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
$500,000 - 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
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
Jo Parish - $9,500
Bill and Justine Kusner - $8,700
The Founder's Circle pledge program will
end on December 31, 2021.
Joy Thon - $7,500
Louise Fitzgerald - $7,500
Robert Jonas - $6,450
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
Bob and Estelle Jonas - $4,750
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 are a variety of options for donations to the new Archaeology Campus. One way is to purchase tables ($500) and chairs ($250) for the class and meeting rooms. Donors so far 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