Supporting our Spring Forward Campaign means supporting the musicians who make our community vibrant. These are your neighbors, friends and local artists who are dedicated professionals whose music inspires, connects, and uplifts us all. Explore the options to give below, including online donations, from donor-advised funds, and company matching programs.

Ways to Give

Make a donation using a credit card here

  • We welcome donations via Paypal and/or the Paypal Giving Fund.

    Paypal is also a great place to set up recurring donations, which help to support our long-term planning to help musicians.

  • Your employer’s matching gift program offers a great opportunity to support even more musicians via the New England Musicians Resource Fund.  

    Charity Navigator allows you to quickly search and verify if your company offers a matching gift program, check now.

    Your company will most likely include this on your HR portal, in email reminders and possibly in your (circa) 113-page employee handbook.

    Name: New England Musicians Resource Fund, EIN: 85-2306066

  • Consider growing your investment in our mission with a contribution from your donor-advised fund (DAF).

    If your administrator uses DAF Direct, go to the DAF Direct link to help facilitate your donation.

    To make a charitable donation from your IRA and as part of your required minimum distribution (RMD), please contact your administrator for this giving path. We are certain that your plan administrator can respond to all questions.

    Name: New England Musicians Resource Fund, EIN: 85-2306066

  • To transfer securities, please instruct your bank or brokerage to transfer the securities via DTC to:

    Receiving Financial Institution: Fidelity Investments, Inc.

    Receiving Account registration: NEMRF

    Receiving Account Number:  Z40244141DTC Number:  0226

    Please send an email to our Board Treasurer that you will make this transfer, and include the name of the security and the quantity of this planned transfer.

  • We love hearing stories about someone special in your life.

    Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or recognize someone special by making a meaningful gift in their name. Your memorial or tribute gift will be a lasting tribute to your loved one and make a difference in the lives of the musicians who we help across New England.

    Please add a note online or by mail with your donation.

  • We love receiving mail!

    Make your check made payable to:

    New England Musicians Resource Fund

    Send to Address:

    NEMRF, 1337 Massachusetts Ave. #293, Arlington, MA 02476

  • We've created these special funds to support New England musicians facing serious medical challenges, especially when our regular financial relief grants just aren’t enough. Meet the musicians and hear their stories.

    As of March 2026, we do not have any active emergency appeals open. Watch this space, or reach out to discuss further.

    Help support Corrine Byrne’s Recovery from breast cancer and donate in honor of Corrine Byrne.

    Help Michael Sponseller recover from a stroke and donate in honor of Michael Sponseller.

    Help Alyssa Daly beat cancer and donate in honor of Alyssa Daly.

  • Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, graduation from music school or in your Aunt Lucy’s favorite day by supporting musicians.

    Need some help to get started? Click here for ideas.

    Consider using Facebook fundraiser pageor ourPaypal Giving portal here to start your fundraiser today. Search for New England Musicians Resource Fund or New England Musicians Relief Fund.

    And, if you commit to raise at least $313 for NEMRF, we will send you a free running tee to add to your wardrobe .

    Get in touch with Jodi Ekelchik, NEMRF General Manager, with questions, ideas or to ask for some inspirational copy. She loves writing inspirational copy!

NEMRF is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN: 85-2306066. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.