A World of Bluegrass message from Nancy Cardwell

A World of Bluegrass message from Nancy Cardwell

I hope to see many of you at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass (“WOB”) week in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 24-28. If you haven’t checked out all the details announced so far, stop now and go to https://worldofbluegrass.org/ and take a look. As a member of IBMA since...

Is an unrestricted gift right for you?

When making a charitable gift, donors often face a choice: an unrestricted gift supporting the nonprofit’s overall mission or give to a specific program, scholarship, or grant. When donors make an unrestricted gift to support the operation of the whole...
Project grant report from Ireland

Project grant report from Ireland

The Universities Symposium at the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, held June 7-9, 2024, was one of the recipients of the IBMA Foundation’s 2024 project grants. The unique event was a partnership and collaboration of three...
In memory of Gerry Higbie

In memory of Gerry Higbie

By Yvonne Tatar Sadly, on June 26, 2024, Gerry Higbie, head of the Summergrass Kids Camp in San Diego, California for many years, passed away. Gerry, his wife, Sheila, and their son, Will, have been stalwart supporters of Summergrass, making sure Kids Camp...