Donate now to an IMS fund and help our society achieve its mission of connecting every musicologist to the world community of musicology. As a not-for-profit association constituted in conformity with articles 60ff. of the Swiss Civil Code, donations may be tax-deductible depending on your country of residence. The Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network allows donors of European partner countries to support the IMS and enjoy the tax benefits provided by the legislation of their country of residence. We also have a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit fiscal sponsor in the US that can receive tax-deductible donations from US-based donors.
General Fund
This fund supports current IMS needs, including those of IMS Regional Associations and Study Groups, hybrid and online conferencing, publications, cash prizes for winners of the IMS Outstanding Dissertation Award, and the development of new programs. It is a general fund that can be used to respond quickly to pressing needs, provide emergency relief grants, and make up for shortfalls in funding for existing programs and events. Contributions to this fund are not earmarked and allow the IMS greater flexibility in putting support where it is most needed at the moment.
Travel Fund
This fund provides need-based conference travel grants for members who are presenting at an IMS Congress or Intercongressional Symposium. First implemented as a pilot program in 2022 for the 21st Quinquennial IMS Congress in Athens, that year the travel fund disbursed 25,000 euros to thirty-two presenters. 100% of donations go directly to members whose travel costs are prohibitive and otherwise might not be able to attend an IMS meeting.
Membership Fund
This fund helps to underwrite membership fees for those in need. As an international society, the IMS recognizes that the distribution of wealth is unequal across the world, and therefore we try to keep our fees as low as possible. The IMS does not offer free membership, but if for any reason fees should be prohibitive, members may apply for support from the Membership Fund. 100% of donations to this fund go directly to fees for members.
