Thank you for your support !
Partners for Sacred Places envisions a world in which sacred places are supported and recognized as active centers of community .
The commitment of the individuals and foundations on the following pages represents a shared understanding of the incredible value of our nation ’ s historic sacred places , and the challenge to support these anchor institutions before they are lost . We are tremendously grateful for all donations and other forms of support of this mission — thank you .
We are also enormously grateful to our many partners in this work . Our organization ’ s name , Partners for Sacred Places , recognizes that energizing sacred places as centers of community requires a team effort , and our mission cannot be realized without partners in our mission . To our friends and colleagues across the country in preservation , architecture , universities , judicatories , nonprofit organizations , and of course , congregations , we thank you for your countless contributions .
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information . If you have any questions , please contact Simon Kaufman , Director of Development , at skaufman @ sacredplaces . org or ( 215 ) 567-3234 .
SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS , CONGREGATIONS , AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
The following individuals , family foundations , congregations , and organizations made a gift or pledge to Partners for Sacred Places between January 1 , 2019 and December 31 , 2019 . Donors are grouped by Giving Societies , named for the people and events that have made Partners for Sacred Places the organization it is today .
Chairperson ’ s Circle
Over $ 15,000
Named in honor of Partners board chairs , past and present , who have been peerless champions of Partners ’ mission to sustain and support sacred places .
Mr . & Mrs . Charles B . Casper , Esq . The Rev . Katherine Glaze Lyle Mrs . Lynn Hunt Gray David and Carol Myers Foundation Oos Charitable Corporation Mr . & Mrs . James Bennett Straw
Co-Founders Society
$ 15,000 –$ 5,001
Named for Bob Jaeger and Diane Cohen , the co-founders of Partners for Sacred Places , whose vision , leadership , and dedication have benefited countless sacred places across America .
Anonymous U Wang Family Fund Robin and Cathy Whitehurst
1989 Society
$ 5,000 –$ 2,501
Named for the year Partners was founded as the only national nonprofit dedicated to the sound stewardship and active community use of America ’ s sacred places .
Sharon and Charles Brennecke The Rev . Peter D . D ’ Angio Ms . Marty V . Leonard Ms . Monica Taylor Lotty National Trust for Historic Preservation
SPAR Savers Society
$ 2,500 –$ 1,001
SPAR ( Sacred Places at Risk ), was Partner ’ s landmark 1998 study which first documented the ways in which historic sacred places benefit the public at large , and are at risk because of their physical condition .
Ms . Barbara Abrajano Congregation Beth Ahabah Mr . Paul and Mrs . Susan Edmondson Mr . William B Fitzpatrick The Rev . Dr . Thomas E . Frank Keast & Hood Engineers Voith and Mactavish Architects , LLP Mr . David and Mrs . Ann Winkowski
Betty Alderson Society
$ 1,000 –$ 501
Ms . Alderson is Partners ’ first individual donor , and she has been a stalwart supporter for over 30 years .
David A . Doheny , Esq . Mr . Gianfranco and Dr . Jennifer Grande Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist
Church Mr . Jorge L . Hernandez , AIA Ms . Mary A . McDonough Mount Pleasant Fund of
The Philadelphia Foundation Mr . Francis M . Smith Ms . Geraldine Wang The Rev . David Wayne Watkins , III
Sustainers ’ Club
$ 500 –$ 251
William L . Bruning , Esq . Mrs . Corinne Bryan Mr . Marc T . Dinardo and
Ms . Elizabeth Drum David A . Doheny , Esq . Mr . Constantine G . Doukakis Mr . William B Fitzpatrick Ms . Elizabeth Gemmill , Esq . Jeb and Peggy Hart Mr . G . Edward Hughes Mr . Stanley M . Smith Mr . Scott Wilds
Contributors ’ Club
$ 250 –$ 101
Ms . Joanne Aitken The Rt . Rev . Jennifer Lynn Baskerville-Burrows