Bluegrass in the Schools grant report from California

Bluegrass in the Schools grant report from California

The Virtual Strangers would like to send a “thank you” for your generous funding of our Vista Library presentation in Vista, California, last August 2, 2023. Your support has helped us share with many thers the value of bluegrass music as a part of our shared American...
Blue Highway raises $4,700 for the Foundation with raffle

Blue Highway raises $4,700 for the Foundation with raffle

Congratulations to Jason Penland (pictured above on the left), who won the Rufus Thames (pictured on the right) custom guitar October 14 at Blue Highway Fest in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Jason, from Burnsville, North Carolina, celebrated his 50th birthday that same...
Black Banjo Reclamation Project, Nashville Banjo Build Update

Black Banjo Reclamation Project, Nashville Banjo Build Update

by Hannah MayreeGreetings Everyone! We are hoping this message find you all in a good place. We have good news to share today about the our most recent project! The weekend of October 14 – 16 was a historic moment for the Black Banjo Reclamation Project as we rallied...
Apply for project and Shultz Fund grants

Apply for project and Shultz Fund grants

Applications for project grants awarded by the IBMA Foundation are due December 1, 2023. The Foundation awards project grants annually to nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status or qualified governmental agencies such as public schools and colleges. A...
A Thanksgiving Letter from Nancy Cardwell

A Thanksgiving Letter from Nancy Cardwell

Dear friends,We’re nearing the season of Thanksgiving and the end of an encouraging year for bluegrass music. More than 900 supporters shared in the work of the IBMA Foundation during the past fiscal year, with contributions totaling over $100,000. Since the beginning...