This season we have compiled our donor list to represent total gifts made by each donor household from August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017. We have provided a key to the symbols representing the funds to which each donor contributes. If there is no symbol behind a donor name, their entire donation was made to our Annual Fund, also known as the Sustaining Fund.
We have given careful attention to ensure a complete and accurate list. If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of the error by calling 231.726.3231.
Annual Sustaining Fund (S)
The generosity of the numerous individuals, corporations and foundations that support the Annual Fund has been instrumental in advancing the artistry and musical excellence of the West Michigan Symphony. We extend our deepest appreciation to you for helping to make the West Michigan Symphony a cultural touchstone in our community.
75th Anniversary Circle Campaign (D & A)
In honor of the Symphony’s 75th Anniversary, Mike and Kay Olthoff generously offered a 3-year challenge match up to $75,000 each year beginning in 2014. Thank you to the many supporters who made a 3-year pledge or a gift during this significant fundraising campaign.
Education Fund (E)
West Michigan Symphony is dedicated to providing programs that will help children develop an appreciation for music that they will carry with them their entire lives. Your donations to the Education Fund help the WMS to provide in-house music instruction programs as well as music enrichment opportunities that reach deeply into our local schools and community organizations.
Composer Club (C)
A composer club is a group of people who combine their resources to support the development of new works by commissioning a composer to write a new piece of orchestral music. Members of our Composer Club are active participants in the creation of a legacy of music for the future.
Past Presidents (P)
The WMS Past Presidents club provides ongoing support via dues and stewardship to the WMS after their term as Board Chairperson is completed.
CORPORATE, ART COUNCIL & FOUNDATION DONORS
$50,000 and up
Nichols E S
$20,000 – $49,999
Greatest Needs Fund ** E
Hines E S
MCACA
$10,000 – $19,999
DTE Energy Foundation E
Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation
Meijer
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
$5,000 – $9,999
Fremont Area Community Foundation E
Howmet Community Fund *
JSJ Foundation
Leonel L & Mary Loder Fund *
Northern Trust
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
Verplank Donor Advised Fund **
Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce E
Youth Advisory Council * E
$1,000 – $4,999
Alcoa Howmet Corporation
Comerica Bank E
Jean & Clarke Manning Fund * E
Newkirk Electric
Billie Klont Greinke Memorial Fund * E
Hung & Elsie Liang Fund for Music ** E
Marion A & Ruth K Sherwood Family Fund ** E
Maas Foundation
Paul A. Johnson Foundation E
Pratt & Whitney E
Samuel L. Westerman Foundation E
Up to $999
AJ Flogge Performing Arts Fund *
Ann & Bud Eichmann Fund * E
Annis Water Resources Institute
Century Club Shops on Western & Port City Construction and Development
Greater Muskegon Service League E
H&S Companies
John L Wheeler Memorial Scholarship * E
McCroskey Law
Mercy Health E
Muskegon Awning & Fabrication
SAF Holland
Witt Buick
Endowment Fund
John & Susan Cress
Thomas & Rita Higgins
Hester P Newton
Randall & Gretchen Rhoades
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S Denotes Sustaining Fund donation
E Denotes an Education donation
P Denotes a Past President Member
C Denotes a Composer Club Member
D Denotes 75th Anniversary Circle Campaign Diamond Circle Member
A Denotes 75th Anniversary Circle Campaign Member
* Denotes a fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County
** Denotes a fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
