As we approach the end of the year, we want to be honest with you.

iAM MUSIC is a small, community-based non-profit, and everything we do — from music education and scholarships to live performance opportunities — is made possible by donations from people who believe in the power of music.

We know we’ve asked a lot this fall, and we never take that lightly.

The reality is that year-end support plays a critical role in helping us stay sustainable and continue serving students and musicians into the new year. We don’t have large corporate sponsors or major institutional funding — we rely on our community to keep the doors open and the music going.

Our goal is to raise $5,000 by January 1st to help carry iAM MUSIC into the new year with stability and momentum. These funds directly support:

Music education and scholarship access
Paid opportunities for local and regional musicians
Community-centered programs that bring people together through music

If you’re in a position to give, even a small donation makes a meaningful difference. And if now isn’t the right time, please know how grateful we are to have you as part of this community.

Thank you for supporting independent music, education, and creativity — not just during fundraising season, but all year long.

An Honest Year-End Ask from iAM MUSIC

A small nonprofit, a $5,000 goal, and a community that makes music possible