Verde Valley Archaeology Center
Conservation - Preservation - Education
Capital Campaign Donors
Donor Recognitions
A donor may contribute any amount to the campaign. Pledges may be paid over a period of time, not to exceed four years. Pledge forms are available by clicking HERE or by calling the office at 928-567-0066.
Contributors from the $100,000 level will be listed on a special bronze Philanthropist plaque in the lobby. Donations of at least $2,500 received by December 31, 2021 will be recognized on the Founder’s Circle plaque. All gifts from $1,000 will be acknowledged on a commemorative donor plaque. To make a donation to the Capital Campaign, click the button below, or send your check to the Center. Thank You!
$1,500,000 - Scott Simonton
$501,500 - Paul Dyck Foundation Research Institution of American Indian Culture
$211,500 - Donalyn Mikles
Tom and Janet Taylor - $74,500
Ken and Marcia Lee - $58,000
Larry Watkins - $53,000
Robert and Estelle Jonas - $50,200
Jim and Diana Kemper $25,000
James and Diane Graceffa - $21,000
RJ and Jeanne Smith - $17,500
Dennis and Janet Shaw - $14,000
Gerald and Janet Walters - $12,500
George and Pat Witteman - $12,300
Gay Chanler - $12,250
Robert Whiting - $11,500
Craig and Susan Sigler - $10,500
Kathy Davis - $10,000
Dr. Charles Rozaire - $10,000
Linda and Buck Buchanan - $10,000
The Founder's Circle pledge program will
end on December 31, 2021.
Jo Parish - $9,500
Bill and Justine Kusner - $8,700
Joy Thon - $7,500
Louise Fitzgerald - $7,500
Jon and Terri Petrescu - $5,700
Richard "Bud" Henderson - $5,350
Anonymous - $5,300
Dean and Kathi Olson - $5,100
Linda Guarino and Ken Kaemmerle - $5,000
Spence Gustav - $5,000
Daryl Kling - $5,000
Kimberly Spurr & David Purcell - $4,200
Lynette Kovacovich - $4,100
Joe and Sonya Landholm - $4,000
Anonymous - $4,000
Jim and Elaine Worthington - $3,900
Peter and Kathy Wege - $3,500
Dean and Kathi Olson - $3,000
Camp Verde Days Inn - $3,000
Sharon and Norm Olsen - $2,750
Stan and Sue Loft - $2,700
Anonymous - $2,600
Frank and Wendy Balzar - $2,500
Thomas and Lucie Burris - $2,500
Mary Byrd - $2,500
Carol Wentzel - $2,500
Thomas and Ardis Pitello - $2,500
Cheri and Nick Meyerhofer - $2,500
Bashas' - $2,500
TABLES and CHAIRS - There were a variety of options for donations to the new Archaeology Campus. One way was to purchase tables and chairs for the class and meeting room. Such donors are shown below.
Table Donors
Louise Fitzgerald (4)
Linda Guarino & Ken Kaemmerle
Richard Henderson
Bridget Highfill
Stan & Sue Loft
Dr. Joe & Sonya Landholm (2)
Nancy & Ken Zoll
Chair Donors
Ron & Jan Brattain
Stewart Deats & Janet Hagopian
Bob & Estelle Jonas
Paul & Barbara Schnur
Craig Swanson
Marshall & Jane Whitmire
Jim & Elaine Worthington
Nancy & Ken Zoll
The Center has also held a variety of fundraising events to help fund our new campus. The following individuals contributed to these efforts.
$1,000+
Anonymous (3)
Louise Fitzgerald
James & Diane Graceffa
Roger & Linda Holtom
Bob & Estelle Jonas
Bill & Justine Kusner
Ken & Marcia Lee
Jo Parish
$1,000+
Kim Spurr & David Purcell
Craig & Sue Sigler
RJ & Jeanne Smith
Tom & Janet Taylor
Gerald & Janet Walters
Robert & Cora Whiting
George & Pat Witteman
Other Donations
Anonymous (3)
Laura & Andy Beeler
Melissa Bowersock
Ron & Jan Brattain
Marian Brookman
Bern & Linda Carey
Gay Chanler
Robert & Audrey Erb
Carol German
Jim & Diane Graceffa
Robert Harrison
Mary Huntley
Charles Kaluza
Ruth Kiessel
Frank & Carol Lombardo
Other Donations
Ruhmary Lovitt
Thomas Mantovani
Thomas Marshall
John & Elizabeth Oakes
Jon & Teri Petrescu
Peter J Pilles, Jr.
Dr. Dennison & Janet Shaw
Donna Shoemaker
Jo Ann Sawyer
Margaret Wallace
Greg & Amy Welden