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Support the Blues

  “The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It's better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on.”

Willie Dixon (1915 - 1992)

American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter,

arranger, record producer

 

Like any nonprofit organization, the Idaho Blues Society needs financial support to carry out our mission. While we have relied in part upon grants from government entities and private organizations to help support our work, this type of financial assistance has shrunk considerably due to significant reductions in federal support for the arts. As a result, your generous donations are needed now more than ever,

Benefits of Donating to the IBS

The benefits of donating are significant for individual donors—not just for our organization. Here are some of the benefits of donating to the Idaho Blues Society:


  • Tax Deduction
    Because the Idaho Blues Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS, your donation is tax-deductible.
  • Youth Enrichment
    Your donation will help to keep the blues alive by assisting our efforts to expose young people to the blues music genre and develop future talented blues musicians.
  • Live Music
    Your support will also enable us to continue to offer you live shows at local venues featuring touring musicians and local bands at affordable ticket prices throughout the year.
  • Personal Satisfaction
    It’s gratifying! It feels good to make a difference, especially when it benefits our youth.

Donating Is Easy!

Donating can be as simple as dropping $5 in the donation jar at nonticketed events sponsored by the Idaho Blues Society, such as our monthly Blues Jams, Blues Wednesdays, and other nonticketed shows. You will also find volunteers at our merchandise tables at most IBS-hosted events where donations may be made by cash or credit card.


Donating online is easy as well. You can make a one-time donation or recurring periodic monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual donations by credit card or PayPal. 


No gift is too small. Every little bit helps keep the blues alive in Idaho! Thank you for your generosity.