Thank you to the individuals, families, and organizations helping laying the foundation for our museum’s future. We are grateful for their belief in our vision and their investment in the children and families of our community.

Champion – $10,000+

Phil and Jane King Family Fund*

Lee and Nancy VandeBunte Family Foundation

Tri-Cities Women Who Care

 

Founder – $5,000+

Anonymous Founding Supporter

Cynthia and Donald Anderson Fund*

Martha Bottomley, in memory of Larry Spataro

Andy and Joyce Cawthon

The Cherette Group

Wendy and Kennard Creason

Steven Daitch and Elizabeth Griffin

Jeff and Janice Dody

Rachel and Rob Dody

Ken and Jan Formsma

Drs Alison and Steven Fox

Grand Haven Aerie #925 Fraternal Order of Eagles

Hines Corporation

Alice Frizell and Frank Poehner Hollister

F. Martin and Dorothy A. Johnson Family Fund*, in honor of Cindy and Don Anderson

Drs Michael and Alysia Kinning

Michael R. and Denise Klaus Donor Advised Fund, of the Cleveland Foundation

Herbert and Glenna Knape Family Fund, of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Kyle & Melissa Kutsche Family Fund*

David MacKenzie

Dr. Kathryn Marks and Keith Marks, Marks Orthodontics

Damon and Kim McLaughlin

The McNeil Family

Meijer

Chris and Jen Mountford

Nowak Machined Products

Port City Pediatrics

Blake and Katie Phillips

Shape Corp Fund*

Shoreline Pediatrics PLC

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Dr. Dan and Mrs. Ann Tabor

Grant and Carmen Veurink

Ken and Gina Vis

Webb Chemical Service Corporation

Winter Sun Schoolhouse

Woltco, Inc.

 

*A fund held at the Grand Haven Area Community 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.

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Monthly Sustainers

Thank you, monthly supporters – your ongoing support fuels our mission!

Rachel and Rob Dody

Keith and Megan Hayden

Toby and Marijana Hiatt

Jennie and Mark Nowak

Give the gift of a good start—monthly. Your sustained support helps the Grand Haven Children’s Museum grow, bringing play, learning, and creativity to children and families across the West Michigan Lakeshore.

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The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation provided grant support for technical assistance for the Museum’s upcoming philanthropic feasibility study.

We are grateful for their partnership and investment in building a strong future for the Grand Haven Children’s Museum.

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Museum Donors

Thank you to ALL who have donated to the Grand Haven Children’s Museum! 

Patron – $1,000+

Alt, Jonas & Mercurio Family Fund*

John and Shelley Brocci

Burton H. and Stella T. Brooks

Deborah DeVoursney

Kelly and Scott Grimes

Kevin Haviland and Patricia Griswold

HomeRealty Foundation

Garrod S Post and Robert A Hill Fund*

Amber Landis and Matt Leech

Sarah Meinel and Joseph Sturgill

Carla Morris

The Sharing of Blessings Foundation

Rob and Linda Torrey

 

Supporter – $500+

Katie and Chad Appold

Gabrielle Gerlach

Daryl Fischer and Daniel Gleason

Kelly and Eric Larson

Dr. Alan D Steinman Fund for the Environment*

 

Friend – $499 or less

Christine Baker

Laura Bertrand

Drew J. and Brandi Bishop

Lindsay Counsineau and Andrew Blair

Daniel Bowen, in honor of James Tackett

Emily Brennan

Lou Canfield

Lou and Linda Canfield

Jo Anne Clickner

Jerry Conrad, DTM, CSP

Cathy Crumbaugh

Lauren, Norah, and Beckett Dody

Lenora Dody

Norma Dody

Kate Dorsey

Jan Dressander

The Dzingle Family

Drew Edwards

Ken Efting

Elizabeth Greco

Robert and Eileen Grunstra

Michael Haar

Chris Hampton and Jennifer Willoughby, in memory of Nevaeh Alston

Toby and Marijana Hiatt

Sally and Charles Jackson

Tammy LaCoursiere

Leslee and Andrew Lewis, in honor of Tim Stoepker

Barrie Loeks

Jennifer Lynn

Syed and Aziza Mahmood

Melissa and Mike McSheehy

Susan Meekhof, in honor of Sophia and Elliot Sherman

Janice Meinel

Sandra and Frank Mercurio

Charles B Nessel

Kate Orchard

Roy Overway

Aileen Redeker

Linda Riepma

Marie Rosema

Barbara and Karl Rowe Family

Jason Saxe

Dan and Carol Scanlan

Michael Scherr

Mark and Pamela Schumaker

Jenna and Eric Scott

Rob and Cheri Shippy

Ben and Leslie Smies

Donna Snyder, in honor of Erica Snyder

Erica and Matt Snyder

Emily and Jake Stearley

Kevin Sullivan

Brian and Heidi Tierney

Jonathan Ulanch

Lynn Walborn, in memory of Patricia Walborn

Josh and Amber Wallace

Mary and Tobin Warnock

Lucy Welch

Aimee Wilson

John and Jennifer Wolffis

Troy and Kristin VanHouten

 

*A fund held at the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

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.

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Celebrate 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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