Innovative Giving Enhancement “IGE” is a 501 (c)(3) educational nonprofit public charity conceived and founded by Michael Becker in 2014. IGE is governed by artists for benefit of the arts, artists, communities and societies worldwide. All IGE activities and programming are educational by design with revenue fully directed to philanthropic activities and programming.
Originally envisaged in 2011 as an international communitarian salon for a select group of friends, artists and master musicians, overwhelming interest for participation from artist and fan communities encouraged reevaluation and expansion. As IGE transitioned from salon to educational nonprofit, organizational and philanthropic structures were designed to maximize benefits for Musical Ambassadors, nonprofit partners, local communities and participants. Not only do IGE Immersions provide context for international musicians, artists, and supporters to dislocate from the mundane and rediscover inspiration, but Immersions benefit local partner nonprofits and artist communities through donations, grants, artist residencies and educational programming.
Portland, Oregon 97210