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IBMA Foundation 2022-2023 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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New board members and officers announced
L-R: Trisha Tubbs, Mona Salyer, Mark Schuster, John Young The IBMA Foundation board of directors is proud to announce Trisha Tubbs will serve as president and board chair for the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year, following Fred Bartenstein’s retirement from the board at the...
Save on taxes when you donate
People give to charities for a variety of reasons—some completely from the heart, some to gain tax advantage, and some for both. Whatever your motivation is, here are a few strategies available to lower your tax bill. Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCD”): For...
Make Plans to attend Bluegrass College Band Showcase
Make plans now to attend the IBMA Foundation’s Bluegrass College Band Showcase, which will take place during IBMA’s Bluegrass LIVE! Festival September 27-28 in downtown Raleigh, from 6-11 p.m. In the next issue of The Cornerstone we will have set times...
Arnold Shultz Fund report from Azere Wilson
I want to thank the IBMA Foundation again for the Arnold Shultz grant from last year and to give you an update. I just received my CDs in the mail, and my vinyl albums are on their way! My digital release date was June 15 (2024), and I am over the moon! ...
Project grant report from Westport, Ireland
Over the past weekend, the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival took place in Westport, Ireland (June 7-9, 2024). On behalf of myself and the festival organizing committee, I would like to thank the IBMA Foundation for believing in our vision and supporting our unique...
$23,600 raised for Gloria Belle Memorial Scholarship in first month
T-Shirts still available for those who donate $100+ The IBMA Foundation is pleased to announce that $23,600 has been raised for the Gloria Belle Memorial Scholarship in its first month of existence. The scholarship is named in memory of Gloria Bernadette Flickinger...
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