Category: Resources

Applications For Arnold Shultz Fund Grants From the IBMA Foundation Are Due On January 31

The IBMA Foundation established the Arnold Shultz Fund in 2020 to support activities increasing the participation of people of color in bluegrass music. Arnold Shultz (1886–1931) was an African American musician from western Kentucky who had a profound influence on Bill Monroe and the development of bluegrass.

Shultz Fund Project Grants: Arnold Shultz Fund project grants are awarded every year in the spring, usually announced April 1. Apply for the 2023 round of Arnold Shultz Fund grants. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. Contact Nancy Cardwell at info@bluegrassfoundation.org with your questions.

Shultz Fund Individual Grants: The Arnold Shultz Fund has a limited amount of funds to support bluegrass-related activities of individual persons of color. Those applications are received throughout the year by the IBMA Foundation’s executive director and can take the form of a letter or email explaining the activity, amount requested, and address, email, and phone contact information for the applicant. Email your letter to info@bluegrassfoundation.org.

The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA. NCBS Past President Michael Hall serves on the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.

Amazon Ends Donation Program — Last Day For Purchases To Benefit NCBS Is February 20

Amazon is ending AmazonSmile, a donation program for non-profits, on February 20, 2023. The company donated a small portion of customer purchases to the non-profit organization selected by the customer.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society has received a modest amount of contributions over the years from this program. Interested Amazon customers may continue to designate the Society as a recipient through the end date of the program by using the AmazonSmile information in the left column of this website.

Thanks to the company and to NCBS members and others for their past support. NCBS appreciates your financial contributions and will continue to receive donations online and by mail.

 

NCBS Is Now Collecting Scholarship Funds For The Walker Creek Music Camp

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is now collecting donations for the NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund. NCBS/SCBS is a Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) Organization.

The NCBS Walker Creek Scholarship Fund Committee awards scholarships twice each year to assist deserving students. The next round of scholarships will benefit attendees at the April 13-16, 2023 spring session.

Send donations to: Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846. Donations may be tax-advantaged.

Ingrid Noyes runs the Walker Creek Music Camp each spring and fall at the Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma. Camp registration opens on January 30.

Walker Creek Music Camp

Bluegrass Venue Pie Ranch Has Suffered Storm Damage

The venerable bluegrass music and dance venue The Pie Ranch in Pescadero sustained significant wind and flood damage in the recent storms. The barn and farm hosted monthly dances with live bluegrass music and was also the location for the filming of the new AJ Lee & Blue Summit music video. The venue is named for the pie-slice shape of the ranch’s land off Highway One, which is also operated as an organic farm and farmstand.

Damages are estimated to be $100,000 and Donations to help with recovery are now accepted.

 

NCBS Stolen & Missing Instrument Page Is On This Website

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.

Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument. The FREE page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

One Day Reminder: Last Day For 2022 Tax Deductible Donations To NCBS Is December 31

One Day Reminder: The Northern California Bluegrass Society can be a part of your 2022 year-end tax planning as it accepts donations to support Local Bluegrass Music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California. The deadline for Tax-Deductible Contributions for this year is December 31, 2022.

The Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

Online Donations: Online Donations

Six Day Reminder: Last Day To Donate To NCBS/SCBS Is December 31

Six Day Reminder: The deadline for Tax-Deductible Contributions for this year is December 31, 2022.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society can be a part of your 2022 year-end tax planning as it accepts donations to support Local Bluegrass Music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California. 

The Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

Online Donations: Online Donations

Nine Day Reminder: Local Bluegrass Music Can Be Part Of Your Year-End Tax Planning

Nine Day Reminder: The Northern California Bluegrass Society can be a part of your 2022 year-end tax planning as it accepts donations to support Local Bluegrass Music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California. The deadline for Tax-Deductible Contributions for this year is December 31, 2022.

The Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

Online Donations: Online Donations

Two Week Reminder: NCBS & Local Bluegrass Music Can Be Part Of Your Year-End Tax Planning

Two Week Reminder: The Northern California Bluegrass Society can be a part of your 2022 year-end tax planning as it accepts donations to support Local Bluegrass Music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California. The deadline for Tax-Deductible Contributions for this year is December 31, 2022.

The Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

Online Donations: Online Donations

NCBS Deadlines For Bands & Donors — December 31

Two important NCBS deadlines are set for December 31, 2022:

Band Application Deadline

Applications for Bands wishing to play the Main Stage at the August 10-13, 2023 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival are due on December 31, 2022.

GOF Band Application Form

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Tax Planning Deadline For Donors

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716. The deadline for Tax-Deductible Contributions for this year is December 31, 2022.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

Online Donations: Online Donations