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June 1 deadline to apply for college scholarships
The IBMA Foundation offers five different college scholarships. Students interested in applying for the 2024/25 school year are invited to fill out and submit their applications at the following links: Click HERE to apply for the Rick Lang Music Songwriter...
Strings for Dreams Bluegrass Raffle #4 begins April 1
The IBMA Foundation’s 4th annual Strings for Dreams Bluegrass Raffle will kick off April 1, 2024. The prize is a 2011 Golden Era Deering banjo with a hardshell case and other accessories, valued at $4,000. Longtime IBMA Foundation supporter Casey Henry donated the...
Arnold Shultz Fund grant recipients announced for 2024
The IBMA Foundation has awarded a total of $19,650 for 16 Arnold Shultz Fund grants to programs and individuals in 12 states, Kenya, and Nepal. The Arnold Shultz Fund was established in 2020 to encourage participation in bluegrass music by people of color. “We’re...
Kim Tilly wins Lisa Sorrell boot raffle
The winner of the Louvin Brothers-tribute cowboy boots designed by internationally renowned boot maker Lisa Sorrell of Guthrie, Oklahoma, was selected randomly by the RallyUp.com computer software program on March 1. The lucky recipient of this truly unique pair of...
Qualified Charitable Donations and the IBMA Foundation
Are you thinking about taxes this time of year? If you are 70 ½ years of age or older, we thank you for considering a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) donation to the IBMA Foundation. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 includes some good news for individuals over age...
California program brings bluegrass to prisons
By Lani Way The California Bluegrass Association’s Bluegrass Bridge initiative began in the summer of 2021 as a way to expand delivery of CBA’s goal to reach more potential bluegrass fans. One such community is incarcerated individuals, and CBA was aware of other...
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IBMA Foundation 2023-2024 Year End Report
We’ve had a strong year at the IBMA Foundation. More than 900 supporters shared in our work, with contributions totaling over $100,000. We distributed more than $90,000 in grants, scholarships, and programs. Since the beginning of the IBMA Foundation (formerly the Foundation for Bluegrass Music) in 2008, over $375,000 has been awarded! We are more grateful than ever for those who choose to help us build a brighter future for bluegrass.
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