The Founders Circle
Join our Inner Circle of Philanthropy
The Founder’s Circle was formed in 2014 in memory of the two dedicated women who founded Open Door Animal Sanctuary in 1975 – Joan Costello-Oetting and Carol Perkins. Their vision of giving every animal that comes to Open Door a second chance at life is to this day our guiding principle for the sanctuary. We will forever be grateful for their dedication and determination to give hope to all creatures, great and small.
The Founder’s Circle honors those who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more. This group of distinguished donors support Open Door’s mission with their extraordinary charitable gifts and are considered part of our inner circle of philanthropy.
Open Door recognizes members of the Founder’s Circle each year in the Honor Roll of Donors published in our newsletter, on our website, and at the annual Founder’s Circle Appreciation Dinner.
Please contact our Director of Development at carrie@odas.org for more information.
2019 MEMBERS
| Abi Ottenberg |
| Alicia L. Flamm |
| Amie Schilson and David Coleman |
| Andrea Rothbart |
| Andrew & Dereth Buchmann |
| Ann and Don Kelley |
| Anne and David Morgan |
| Anne and Harlan Pals |
| Anthony Michael |
| August A. Busch III Charitable Trust |
| Beth Ann Schlegel |
| Bob and Judy Magraw |
| Bob and Marti Stricker |
| Brian Baker |
| Bronwyn & Georgia King |
| Brook Dubman |
| Carla Farrell |
| Carol House Furniture |
| Carol Speck Schmidt |
| Carolyn Bopp |
| Cathy and Jim Gidcumb |
| Charlie and Kathleen Freeman |
| Chris Zacher |
| Dan & Donna Marion |
| Daniel Stock |
| Deborah Marie Rolwing |
| Debra DeMoulin |
| Dennis Cloud, DVM and Sharon Cloud |
| Donald Soper |
| Dorcas Wasson |
| Dr. John Stuemky and Dr. James Brand |
| Dupree & Margaret Heard |
| Edmond Kohne Trust Cindra Wright TTEE |
| Edward and Patricia Willey |
| Edward Chase Garvey Foundation |
| Edward Chod / Chod Family Foundation |
| Edward Thompson |
| Fifth Generation/ Tito’s Vodka |
| Four Legged Kids, Inc |
| Gail Carnahan |
| Galen & Janet Harrison |
| Gary Ault and Cathy McCredie |
| George & Bonnie Moore |
| George & Helen Smith |
| Gerard J Bava |
| Gina and David Deckman |
| Greg and Valerie Thebeau |
| Grimco, Inc |
| G’Sell Bros Concrete |
| Harriett Felman |
| Herman & Ethel Mangold Estate |
| Jack Marks |
| James & Catherine Gidcumb |
| James and Lynn Neill |
| Jane F. Simmerman |
| Janice T Jones |
| Jeanet Wade |
| Jennifer Barrett |
| Jill M Burleson |
| John & Nancy Wagner |
| John & Sherry Wood |
| Judith Beheler |
| Julia D Richey |
| Karen Lynn Wentzel |
| Karen Roebuck |
| Kathleen Giger |
| Kathryn G Favre Charitable Foundation |
| Kent and Susan Lerbs |
| Larry Schnieders |
| Linda Rasmann |
| Marcelle Castillo |
| Mark & Sandra Fischels |
| Mark Leifield & Lynn Rowan |
| Martha Harbaugh |
| Mary A Mott |
| Mary Creason |
| Mary Eigel |
| Mary Frances Oswald |
| Mary G Bard |
| Mary Holtz |
| Mary Kitchen |
| Mary Strauss |
| Matthew and Casey Arnold |
| Merri Manetzke |
| Michael & Laurie VanCleave |
| Michele Lommel |
| Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vajda |
| Nancy Siteman |
| Nancy Van Dillen |
| Norman & Valery Steiner |
| Peggy Wolf |
| Phyllis Smith |
| Randy & Billie Jean Benz |
| Raymond & Laurie Van de Riet, Jr. |
| Richard & Lesa Johnson |
| Richard & Sandy Aversa |
| Richard Dale Cox |
| Robert & Coralee Williams |
| Robert & Lana Richard |
| Robert and Pamela Stover |
| Robert Checkley |
| Robert Kevin Trautwein |
| Robert Mueller and Martha Grove |
| Ruthann Dougherty |
| Sabourin Giving Fund |
| Stefanie Robinson |
| Steven Dooley |
| STLRB Family Foundation |
| Sue Stangler |
| Susan Ryan and Brian Butts |
| Tatman Foundation |
| Teresa Scheel |
| Timothy & Lynn White |
| Wendy and Les Borowsky |
| William W & Betty Halliday |
| Emilie Barta |
CORPORATE MEMBERS
Open Door Animal Sanctuary does not receive any city, state or federal funding. It is the generosity of people and organizations that make our work possible. We recognize that each contribution represents a judgement of trust in our ability to help the animals, and we are deeply appreciative for every bit of support that we receive. Donations from individual persons provide a significant percentage of our annual funding and are essential to sustain our work. Open Door is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. By giving to Open Door you have the opportunity to permanently change the future of our animals. Open Door has so many wonderful animals that need new homes. Even a small donation will make a BIG difference! A $50 gift can go towards spaying or neutering a pet. Donations – large and small – can help a young kitten that needs special medication or help a dog get the immediate care that it needs to get adopted.
