Give to the CBMR

The Center for Black Music Research is a unit of Columbia College Chicago, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Columbia College provides ongoing basic operating support for its staff, space, and supplies. However, the CBMR relies on outside funding to support its public programming, including conferences, performance programs, fellowships, publications, and special research initiatives. A small but significant portion of this funding comes from CBMR Associate memberships, as well as publication subscriptions and sales. Individual, foundation, and corporate contributions are the primary sources of funding that support the Center's outreach activities.

Types of Giving

Grants
The CBMR has an impressive record of attracting one-time, multi-year, and continuing grants from more than fifty corporate, private, and government foundations and funding agencies. It seeks grant funds to support its public programming and special research initiatives.

Individual Giving
You can support the Center through individual giving, including memorial gifts, fellowship suppport, general operating support, and specific campaign support.

Charitable Bequests and Planned Giving
Regardless of the size of the gift, planned and deferred giving support the Center's ongoing operation and may provide tax benefits to you and your heirs.

Material Gifts
Donations of materials can enhance collection development for the CBMR Library and Archives, a leading repository for scores and music by black composers and for personal papers, recording collections, and research collections. We encourage donors to consult the CBMR Head Librarian and Archivist before donating materials.

For Grants, individual contributions, deferred giving, and in-kind support

Morris A. Phibbs, Deputy Director
mphibbs@colum.edu
312.344.7563

For CBMR Library and Archive Material Contributions

Suzanne Flandreau, Head Librarian and Archivist
sflandreau@colum.edu
312.344.7346