Beneficiaries 2010

IMsL 2010 Weekend Beneficiaries

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society(GLBTHS) collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people andthe communities that support them. We sponsor exhibits and programs on anon-going basis.

IMsL’s donations to the GLBT Historical Society will be restricted to use for the preservation of Mr Marcus’s collection.

National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.

Leather Archives & Museum

"The compilation, preservation and maintenance of leather lifestyle and related lifestyles [including but not limited to the Gay and Lesbian communities], history, archives and memorabilia for historical, educational and research purposes."

IMsL and IMsBB Title Holder Travel Fund

The travel funds for International Ms Leather and International Ms Bootblack provide a quarterly stipend to each of the current titleholders. These funds will offer financial assistance to the titleholders for approved expenses such as travel and lodging for IMsL and IMsBB related travel to events during their title year.

Venus' Playground

”We celebrate our presence in the leather scene at Venus Playground, the women's area of the Folsom Street Fair. Whether you're in boots or stilettos, leather or latex, muscle shirts or corsets, if you identify as a woman in the past, present, or future, you're welcome to join us on Ninth Street, just north of Folsom. Our area includes a women's demo tent with awesome educational demos where you can learn about your favorite kink; a fully-equipped dungeon where you can indulge your fantasies; a mixed gender area open to all people with live Burlesque and other entertainment; plus, an open seating area where you can relax and take in the sights.”

IMsL 2009 Weekend Beneficiaries

Through the generosity of our donors and attendees we raised $11,938.10 in 2009 for our beneficiaries: the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, the Leather Archives and Museum, the GLBT Historical Society and the 2009 Titleholders Travel Fund!