The Mockingbird Foundation
@mbird.org
Run entirely by volunteers, Mbird.org raises funds for music education programs for children and young adults. The Foundation has issued more than $2.2 million in grants since its founding in October 1996.
We're proud to announce the latest group of Tour Grants in honor of the recent Late Summer Tour: Each of the following music programs received an unsolicited $2,000, for a total of $8,000:
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We're proud to announce the latest group of Tour Grants in honor of the recent Late Summer Tour: Each of the following music programs received an unsolicited $2,000, for a total of $8,000:
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Had to do it.
Editorial: Weekend’s Phish shows shine a light on iconic Hampton Coliseum trib.al/rAzaQON
Editorial: Weekend’s Phish shows shine a light on iconic Hampton Coliseum
As this weekend’s Phish concerts show, the iconic Hampton Coliseum continues to be a pilgrimage site for live music fans 57 years after opening.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Had to do it.
If you’re missing Dick’s this weekend, we’ve got something that may help: Our 2024 Phish Studies Conference Video Archive is now available on YouTube!
19 videos. 50+ speakers. Stupendous scholarship on Phish. From musicology to philosophy to cultural studies and SO much more, we’ve got you covered.
19 videos. 50+ speakers. Stupendous scholarship on Phish. From musicology to philosophy to cultural studies and SO much more, we’ve got you covered.
August 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
If you’re missing Dick’s this weekend, we’ve got something that may help: Our 2024 Phish Studies Conference Video Archive is now available on YouTube!
19 videos. 50+ speakers. Stupendous scholarship on Phish. From musicology to philosophy to cultural studies and SO much more, we’ve got you covered.
19 videos. 50+ speakers. Stupendous scholarship on Phish. From musicology to philosophy to cultural studies and SO much more, we’ve got you covered.
Our grants in action. 😍
August 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Our grants in action. 😍
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At the start of Phish's summer tour, I pledged $20 to @mbird.org as part of our Good Karma Pledge Drive for every 20 minute jam played. Our pledge drive finished last night and there were 19 songs exceeding 20 minutes.
July 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
At the start of Phish's summer tour, I pledged $20 to @mbird.org as part of our Good Karma Pledge Drive for every 20 minute jam played. Our pledge drive finished last night and there were 19 songs exceeding 20 minutes.
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Thanks to @waterwheelfoundation.org and @phanart.bsky.social and his friend Chris, Mbird.org will have a table at tonight's SPAC show. If you're attending, PLEASE stop by and please also consider donating to the cause of music education, as we are a 501c3, and @phish.net is a project that costs $.
July 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thanks to @waterwheelfoundation.org and @phanart.bsky.social and his friend Chris, Mbird.org will have a table at tonight's SPAC show. If you're attending, PLEASE stop by and please also consider donating to the cause of music education, as we are a 501c3, and @phish.net is a project that costs $.
Thanks to @waterwheelfoundation.org and @phanart.bsky.social and his friend Chris, Mbird.org will have a table at tonight's SPAC show. If you're attending, PLEASE stop by and please also consider donating to the cause of music education, as we are a 501c3, and @phish.net is a project that costs $.
July 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thanks to @waterwheelfoundation.org and @phanart.bsky.social and his friend Chris, Mbird.org will have a table at tonight's SPAC show. If you're attending, PLEASE stop by and please also consider donating to the cause of music education, as we are a 501c3, and @phish.net is a project that costs $.
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That Sand was at least 39 (maybe 40) minutes. Whatever it came out to, I'm rounding my donation to @mbird.org to $40. Anybody want to match me for tonight's masterpiece and support music education for kids?
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
a man with a beard has a surprised look on his face .
Alt: In awe
media.tenor.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
That Sand was at least 39 (maybe 40) minutes. Whatever it came out to, I'm rounding my donation to @mbird.org to $40. Anybody want to match me for tonight's masterpiece and support music education for kids?
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
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July 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
SUMMER TOUR GRANTS ANNOUNCED mbird.org/2025/07/summ...
Summer Tour Grants Announced
In celebration of Phish’s current summer tour (June 20 to July 27), the all-volunteer and fan-run Mockingbird Foundation has announced that it is sending unsolicited $2,000 Tour Grants to a music…
mbird.org
July 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
SUMMER TOUR GRANTS ANNOUNCED mbird.org/2025/07/summ...
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Tonight's What's Going Through Your Mind was 42+ minutes and clocks in as the 6th longest jam in Phish history. I'm donating $40 for the jam (instead of $20) to @mbird.org. Anybody up for matching me?
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
count von count from sesame street holds his hand to his mouth
Alt: Don't let the Count down!
media.tenor.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Tonight's What's Going Through Your Mind was 42+ minutes and clocks in as the 6th longest jam in Phish history. I'm donating $40 for the jam (instead of $20) to @mbird.org. Anybody up for matching me?
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
donate.mbird.org/np/clients/m...
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GOOD KARMA 2025 - EPISODE V: THE KARMA STRIKES BACK
The Good Karma Pledge Drive returns this summer and is a great way to help @mbird.org support music education for kids while hoping for an epic #Phish tour over the next three months:
phish.net/blog/1750284...
The Good Karma Pledge Drive returns this summer and is a great way to help @mbird.org support music education for kids while hoping for an epic #Phish tour over the next three months:
phish.net/blog/1750284...
June 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
GOOD KARMA 2025 - EPISODE V: THE KARMA STRIKES BACK
The Good Karma Pledge Drive returns this summer and is a great way to help @mbird.org support music education for kids while hoping for an epic #Phish tour over the next three months:
phish.net/blog/1750284...
The Good Karma Pledge Drive returns this summer and is a great way to help @mbird.org support music education for kids while hoping for an epic #Phish tour over the next three months:
phish.net/blog/1750284...
Big thanks to Cast AI — they’ve helped us cut cloud costs at phish.net while keeping the music playing. Check out this case study we’re building together! Every dollar saved = more for music education. 🎶
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June 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Big thanks to Cast AI — they’ve helped us cut cloud costs at phish.net while keeping the music playing. Check out this case study we’re building together! Every dollar saved = more for music education. 🎶
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Mockingbird is absolutely thrilled to announce our 30th round of competitive grants — 18 new grants totaling $153,870.
June 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Mockingbird is absolutely thrilled to announce our 30th round of competitive grants — 18 new grants totaling $153,870.
In celebration of Phish’s West Coast run, we are thrilled to announce our unsolicited Tour Grants to a music program in each of the four cities in which the band performed.
The Mockingbird Foundation provided $2,000 each to the following organizations:
The Mockingbird Foundation provided $2,000 each to the following organizations:
April 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
In celebration of Phish’s West Coast run, we are thrilled to announce our unsolicited Tour Grants to a music program in each of the four cities in which the band performed.
The Mockingbird Foundation provided $2,000 each to the following organizations:
The Mockingbird Foundation provided $2,000 each to the following organizations:
The Mockingbird Foundation is proud to support the Los Angeles Unified School District Repair Shop with a Helping Friendly Grant. The LAUSD Repair Shop is one of the last of its kind within a public school district
April 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Mockingbird Foundation is proud to support the Los Angeles Unified School District Repair Shop with a Helping Friendly Grant. The LAUSD Repair Shop is one of the last of its kind within a public school district
New Merch Drop to commemorate Spring Tour! We’re thrilled to be able to offer this stunning hand drawn piece by fan fave Ryan Kerrigan. An easy to frame 24x36” digital print on shimmery foil stock.
April 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
New Merch Drop to commemorate Spring Tour! We’re thrilled to be able to offer this stunning hand drawn piece by fan fave Ryan Kerrigan. An easy to frame 24x36” digital print on shimmery foil stock.
🐦Announcing the 2025 Finch Funds🐦
April 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🐦Announcing the 2025 Finch Funds🐦
Register ASAP for the 10th Annual Runaway Open, April 27th in Burbank. Get a schwag bag, have fun swinging sticks with fellow fans, and help fundraise for LA fire victims on a woodsy course with some great views:
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
The 10th Annual Runaway Open
As Phish takes a year off from Labor Day weekend in Denver, we’re taking the Runaway Open to Southern California – and registration is now open. Net proceeds will benefit the choir program at Pasadena...
mbird.org
April 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Register ASAP for the 10th Annual Runaway Open, April 27th in Burbank. Get a schwag bag, have fun swinging sticks with fellow fans, and help fundraise for LA fire victims on a woodsy course with some great views:
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
Registration has started for the 10th Annual Runaway Open charity golf tournament for Phish fans! Join us April 27th at the woodsy DeBell Golf Course in Burbank, less than 9 miles from the Hollywood Bowl. Early-bird pricing ends March 15th.
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
March 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Registration has started for the 10th Annual Runaway Open charity golf tournament for Phish fans! Join us April 27th at the woodsy DeBell Golf Course in Burbank, less than 9 miles from the Hollywood Bowl. Early-bird pricing ends March 15th.
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
mbird.org/2025/03/10th...
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Thanks to the generosity of @phish.com fans, WaterWheel was able to make a donation to the Brewster-Pierce Memorial school here in VT so they could purchase 23 ukuleles for their students. Thank you!!!
#phish #wereallinthistogether #createpositivechange #waterwheelfoundation #ThankYouThursday
#phish #wereallinthistogether #createpositivechange #waterwheelfoundation #ThankYouThursday
February 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Thanks to the generosity of @phish.com fans, WaterWheel was able to make a donation to the Brewster-Pierce Memorial school here in VT so they could purchase 23 ukuleles for their students. Thank you!!!
#phish #wereallinthistogether #createpositivechange #waterwheelfoundation #ThankYouThursday
#phish #wereallinthistogether #createpositivechange #waterwheelfoundation #ThankYouThursday
Last chance to order one of these beautiful posters to commemorate the 2024 new year's run - and of course, a donation to the always excellent and important cause of funding youth music education programs!
Orders close tomorrow, January 3 at midnight eastern time. ✨
Orders close tomorrow, January 3 at midnight eastern time. ✨
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and this year at The Mockingbird Foundation, we look forward to giving back to you. 🧵
January 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Last chance to order one of these beautiful posters to commemorate the 2024 new year's run - and of course, a donation to the always excellent and important cause of funding youth music education programs!
Orders close tomorrow, January 3 at midnight eastern time. ✨
Orders close tomorrow, January 3 at midnight eastern time. ✨
We're excited to round out 2024 with our New Year's Run tour grants: 4 $1,000 donations to well deserving schools in the New York City area!
December 30, 2024 at 3:10 PM
We're excited to round out 2024 with our New Year's Run tour grants: 4 $1,000 donations to well deserving schools in the New York City area!