Year-end report from IBMA Foundation, 2023-24

Year-end report from IBMA Foundation, 2023-24

You love bluegrass. You would like to see bluegrass live forever. We have a way you can do that! We’ve had a strong year at the IBMA Foundation. Over 600 supporters shared in our work, with contributions totaling $161,732. We distributed more than $81,000 in grants,...
Fletcher Bright Memorial Grant report from Idaho

Fletcher Bright Memorial Grant report from Idaho

Thanks so much for the generous grant awarded to the three Beck kids, Eliza, Rachel, and Andrew. We used the funds to attend a wonderful bluegrass camp in June of 2024 in Weiser, Idaho. We worked with the band in residence, Missy Raines & Allegheny. We learned so...
Fletcher Bright Grant reports from North Carolina

Fletcher Bright Grant reports from North Carolina

Following are two letters we recently received from Fletcher Bright Memorial Grant recipients from North Carolina.   Dear Ms. Cardwell and the scholarship committee: Thank you so much for selecting me to receive the Fletcher Bright Memorial grant for young...
Project grant report from Ashokan Bluegrass Camp

Project grant report from Ashokan Bluegrass Camp

By Sara Trapani, The Ashokan Center, Inc.We are grateful for the grant provided by the IBMA Foundation that enabled the Ashokan Center to expand access to bluegrass traditions to an economically diverse community. Hosted by IBMA Mentor of the Year, Kimber Ludiker, the...