Founding Donors
We are deeply grateful to our Founding 50 donors. Your generous support is vital in turning the vision of our new museum into reality and securing its future success. Thank you for your invaluable partnership and commitment.
Champion – $10,000+
Lee and Nancy VandeBunte Family Foundation
Founder – $5,000+
Cynthia and Donald Anderson Fund, of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Martha Bottomley
Andy and Joyce Cawthon
Steven Daitch and Elizabeth Griffin
Jeff and Janice Dody
Drs Steven and Alison Fox
Grand Haven Aerie #925 Fraternal Order of Eagles
Alice Frizell and Frank Poehner Hollister
Phil and Jane King Family Fund, of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
David MacKenzie
The McNeil Family
Blake and Katie Phillips
Shape Corp Fund, of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
The Founding 50 Campaign raises seed money for a new children’s museum through 50 donations of $5,000 or more from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Funds will support startup activities like site selection, design, exhibit development, and community engagement.
Founding 50 donors will receive permanent recognition at the museum, as well as recognition on our website, social media, and in the annual report.
For more information, call (616) 402-0518 or email Hello@GrandHavenChildrensMuseum.org.
Museum Donors
Thank you to ALL who have donated to the Grand Haven Children’s Museum!
Patron – $1,000+
Kelly and Scott Grimes
HomeRealty Foundation
Grant and Carmen Veurink
Supporter – $500+
Katie and Chad Appold
John and Shelley Brocci
Friend – $499 or less
Laura Bertrand
Drew J. and Brandi Bishop
Emily Brennan
Lou Canfield
Lou and Linda Canfield
Cathy Crumbaugh
Lauren, Norah, and Beckett Dody’s Lemonade Stand
Lenora Dody
Norma Dody
Rachel and Rob Dody
Kate Dorsey
The Dzingle Family
Drew Edwards
Ken Efting
Michael Haar
Toby and Marijana Hiatt
Sally and Charles Jackson
Tammy LaCoursiere
Syed and Aziza Mahmood
Melissa and Mike McSheehy
Charles B Nessel
Jenna and Eric Scott
Rob and Cheri Shippy
Emily and Jake Stearley
Mary and Tobin Warnock
Josh and Amber Wallace
John and Jennifer Wolffis
Troy and Kristin VanHouten
Join Our Donor Community
Interested in becoming a donor? Your generous donation will make this new community resource possible!
You can make a lasting impact in our lakeshore community through a donation of any amount.
Donate NowCelebrate with a Facebook Fundraiser!
Did you know you can support the Grand Haven Children’s Museum by hosting a Facebook fundraiser? Many of our generous donors have celebrated their birthdays or special occasions by asking friends and family to donate to the museum in their honor—what a fun way to give back!
Simply search for “Fundraiser” in the Facebook search bar, then select “The Grand Haven Children’s Museum.” Follow the easy prompts to set up your fundraiser, and let the celebration begin! It’s a simple yet impactful way to make a difference and have fun while doing it!
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