Governor's School for the Arts Foundation, Inc.

Donors

From large corporations to individual patrons, the Governor's School for the Arts Foundation is proud to recognize a broad base of support for the unique programs of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.

Advocates for Arts and Education members are steadfast supporters who support the School with annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

Corporate Partners enjoy special benefits, such as meeting space on the School’s beautiful campus and the opportunity for students to entertain at their corporate functions.

A terrific way for parents, other relatives and friends to recognize their student family member is to make a donation at any level to the Foundation's Medici Student Aid and Enrichment Fund.

Special Event Sponsorships are available throughout the year to involve supporters of the School and to inform the public around the state about the School and the Foundation. The Midlands area Benefit Art Auction and the statewide Leadership Tribute are signature fundraisers that create opportunities for corporate and individual sponsorships.

Grants from other philanthropic foundations and organizations which support education and the arts are key elements to providing programs of excellence at the School.

Friends of the Governor's School are longtime supporters and distinguished friends who are closely involved with and connected to the School.

Honorariums and Memorial Tributes can be donated through the Foundation.

Scholarships may be endowed or funded each year to provide support for students who need assistance to pay either the meal plan fee for the school year or the tuition cost of the summer programs.

Endowment Funds will have long-term impact and may be established for a variety of reasons, such as to pay tribute to loved ones, to honor special occasions or to support certain interests. Donors who do not wish to establish their own named fund may give to the general endowment or to one of the existing named endowed funds that has been established.

Student Performances are wonderful vehicles for sponsoring the exhibition of student talent to the public.
In-kind donations are welcome. Donations must first be approved by the School’s Art Acquisitions Committee or Administration.

Legacy Society is for those individuals who have chosen to provide for the future of the School by leaving a planned gift or bequest.

JULY 2008 - JUNE 2009 DONORS

We recognize those who, through their generous and thoughtful support, have made an impact on our students, faculty, programs and facilities at the Governor's School. Your contributions to the foundation enhance the rich tapestry of cultural and educational opportunities offered at the school and sustain its tradition of enriching the lives of people in our state and throughout the world. We hope you will continue to be a part of our efforts to assist and encourage the dreams of South Carolina's talented emerging artists.

Grand Benefactor ($50,000+)
Carolina First Bank
The Jolley Foundation

Major Benefactor ($20,000 - $49,999)
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Hollingsworth Funds, Inc.
Estate of The Honorable J. Verne Smith
Surdna Foundation, Inc.

Benefactor ($10,000 - $19,999)
AT&T
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Robert David Carpenter
Frederick S. Upton Foundation
The Graham Foundation
Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center
H2L Consulting Engineers in-kind
Hartness International Charitable Fund
Lipscomb Family Foundation
Karen and Ted Lucktenberg
Nancy and Erwin Maddrey
Genevieve Sakas Manly
Milliken Foundation
Sam's Club Foundation
South Carolina Arts Commission
The Springs Close Foundation, Inc.

Patron ($5,000 - $9,999)
Anonymous
Susan and Steve Bichel
Joan and Charlie Coker
Marion and William Crawford
Sue B. Emanuelson
Fluor Corporation
Sharron and Norman Glickman
The Greenville News
Marcy and Dexter Hagy
Laurie McIntosh, Brownell McIntosh Graphic Design, Inc.
The Osprey Foundation, Inc.
Priester Foundation
The Honorable Richard W. Riley
The Roe Foundation
Dixie and Mat Self
Minor and Hal Shaw
Sonoco Foundation
The State
Mary and Bob Staton
Jennifer and Mack Whittle

Major Sponsor ($2,500 - $4,999)
Anonymous
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
Braasch Building Group
Margaret and Duff Bruce
The David E. Maguire Foundation, Inc.
D.L. Scurry Foundation
Dorothy Hooper Beattie Foundation
Ruthie and Berry Edwards
First Citizens Bank
The Reverend William M. Gilfillin
Hart-Oeland Foundation
The Heritage Classic Foundation
Sondra and Mike Hogan
Velda and Jackson Hughes
Beverly Kaplan
Lee and Greg Kazian
Pamela P. Lackey, AT&T
Arnie Nemirow
Lynn and Peter Parrott
Laura and Bill Pelham
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Rosenfeld Einstein
Martha and Stewart Spinks
Spinks Family Charities
Inez and Samuel Tenenbaum
The Wachovia Foundation
Pat and Larry Wilson
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A.
Deanie and Barry Wynn

Sponsor ($1,500 - $2,499)
The Alfred Moore Foundation
Annette and Bob Allen
Artisphere
Mary and Clinch Belser
Susan M. Breazeale
Judy Cromwell
Jo Sherrill and Les Dickert
Dr. Michael H. Farmer
Sue and Chuck Fienning
Gary Forte and Paula Noble
H2L Consulting Engineers
Nancy and Bruce Halverson
Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville RiverPlace
Gwen and Richard Heusel
Floride B. Heyward
Lauren and Phil Hughes
Chicken and Hurdle Lea
McElveen Designs & Antiques, Inc.
Metromont Corporation
Gail and Steve Morrison
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Pelham Graphics, Inc.
Lou and Robert Rainey
Caroline and Joe Ryan
Elizabeth P. Stall
The Blair and Arlene Stanicek Charitable Fund
Mary P. Sterling
Sandy and Jim Terry
Susie and Andy White
World Acceptance Corporation

Partner ($500 - $1,499)
Anonymous
Anonymous
Maryann and Forrest Abbott
Valerie and Bill Barnet
Beth and Tom Baumgarten
Francis Norman Belk
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Cheryl and John Bradfute
Pat and Del Bradshaw
Bob Breakfield and Gay Randolph
Lynn and Bob Burt
Kathy and Kerry Capps
Capstone Insurance Services LLC
Marguerite S. Carpenter
Paula and Bryan Catron
Katherine and Clarence Davis
Marie-Claude and Stephen Davis
Jeanet S. Dreskin
Karen and David Dukes
Laura Edge
The Elbert W. Rogers Foundation
Dayna and Dick Elliott
Elliott Davis, LLC
Marion S. Eskew
Betty Farr, Greenco Beverage Company
Lib and Harold Fleming
Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc.
Greenville Track Club
Frank B. Halter
Vivian and David Hamilton
Becky and Bobby Hartness
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
Jane and Rob Hicklin
Heather and Glenn Hilliard
The Hilliard Family Foundation, Inc.
Rachel and Jim Hodges
Sherry and Tee Hooper
Bunny and Bob Hughes
Lucy and Bill Hummers
Jamie and Sam Inman
Jean and Ken Johnson
Sharon and Tom Kazee
Libby and Bill Kehl
Sarah and Lee Kennerly
Merrill and Randy Light
The Loxcreen Company, Inc.
Frances G. MacIlwinen
Liz and Jim MacLeod
P.L. McCall, Jr.
W. Reaves McCall
McMillan Smith & Partners Architects, PLLC
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Buck A. Mickel
Rachelle and Charlie Mickel
Mimet USA LLC
Vicki and Steve Mix
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
NuVox
The Owings Family Foundation
The Palmetto Bank
Ellis Pearce
Kit and Jim Pearce
Peggy and Chris Perry
Piedmont Natural Gas
Sally and Rick Peterson
Becca and Ben Rook
Fran and Rip Rose
Geales and John Sands
South Carolina Council on the Holocaust
Walton and Jeff Selig
Eleanor and Ordway Starnes
SYS Constructors, Inc.
Donna and Sanders Tate
Joseph B. Thompson
Sherri and Chuck Timmons
Dr. Virginia S. Uldrick
Donna L. Ware
Margaret and Buck Welling
Eleanor and Irv Welling
Kim and Rory Whelehan
Ruth and Rush Wilson
Jo Lyn and John Wood
Young Office
Youths' Friends Association, Inc.