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Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
www.westerndairyland.org  |  info@wdeoc.org
Independence: 715-985-2391  |  Eau Claire: 715-836-7511

Donors Leading the Way

$4.5 million and growing! Thank you! Every donation helps and we are grateful for the outpouring of support, generous pledges, and outright gifts received as of February 3, 2026.


Pathway Society $500,000 - $999,999

Pathway Society members help chart the course toward a stronger, more supportive community. Their remarkable commitment accelerates progress and inspires others to join the journey. These donors provide the foundation for long-term impact.

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Horizon Society $100,000 - $499,999

The Horizon Society honors donors who widen the possibilities for what this project can achieve. Their generous support advances key priorities and strengthens the project’s capacity to serve more people. These partners help bring the future into focus.

Thomas and Jill BarlandJerry and Sue Bauer Family and Bauer Built Tire and ServiceC&M Home Builders and Real Estate Pablo Foundation Royal Credit Union In Memory of Joseph & Jamie SteuerJohn Thorpe and Suzette PeltierWestern Dairyland

Visionaries Society $50,000 - $99,999

Visionaries Society members believe deeply in the mission and invest in its promise. Their gifts help turn bold ideas into meaningful action. These donors ensure both innovation and stability as the project grows.

William A. Bingham Family Endowment Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation

Joseph & Jamie Steuer Foundation - In Memory of Michael Degnan

Maury Pasternack & Shelley Fredson - In Memory of Our Parents

Susan Selz

Anonymous

Opportunity Society $25,000 - $49,999

Members of the Opportunity Society create new avenues for individuals and families to access the resources they need. Their support strengthens essential programs and expands services. These donors help open doors to brighter futures.

The Beckerman Family In Memory of
Teena "Mimi" Dressen

Anna Cardarella and Andrew Sailing

James Coy & Milissa Day - In Memory of Richard & Luanne Coy

Stephen & Kelly Endres

Richard & Patricia Horecki

James & Laurie Hittman Family

London Square Apartments

Alison & Keith Martin 

Penny Miller in Memory of Jerry Miller

Helen & Charles Nordstrom

Northwestern Bank

The Rygg Family

Christopher & Becky Seelen

Security Financial Bank

Paul & Cheri Weinke

Anonymous

Renewal Society $10,000 - $24,999

The Renewal Society recognizes donors whose commitment fosters hope, renewal, and forward movement. Their generosity revitalizes critical services and uplifts the individuals who rely on them. These gifts fuel ongoing progress.

Charlie & Lucy Bauer

Tom & Sue Bornick in honor of
Anna Cardarella & Becky Seelen

Crescendo Fundraising Professionals

Dr. John & Helen Drawbert

Dr. Thomas & Suzanne Dow

Graham Motor Museum
(Mike & Pat Markin)

Brad Grewe & Melissa Marjamaa

Mark & Lois Helland

Ed & Beth Hicks

Ben & Courtney Kanz

Katherine Lasker

Kay Magadance

Kevin Monson

Emily & Gregg Moore

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Motto - In Memory of Anthony Anzalone

Carol & Rick Olson

Tim & Carol Olson

O'Meara Family Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation

Tim & Denise Pabich

Mitch & Barb Piper

Emilio & Blythe Rinaldi

Roger & Carol Resar

David & Sue Rowe Family

Spirit Lutheran Foundation

Eleanor Wolf

Anonymous

Allies Society $5,000 - $9,999

Allies Society members stand alongside our mission and help ensure the stability of our work. Their support strengthens day-to-day programs and provides dependable resources. These donors play a vital role in sustaining community impact.

Alera Group

Spence & Patrice Ahneman

Spence & Patrice Ahneman - In Memory of Henrietta Dickerson

Amy Alpine

Bob & Sandy Ayres

The Benton Charitable Trust

CCF Bank

Richard & Susan Cochrane

Kirk & Cindy Dahl

Jeanne Rebstock Foust

Michael & Barbara Ann Huggins

Dr. Daniel & Kerry Kincaid

Penny Kolloff & John  Urice

Bradley & Caryn Linn

William & Laura McCullough

Michael & Martha O'Halloran

Gary & Peg Pesicka

Lois & Jack Postlewaite

Jerome A. and Kathryn G. Reinecke

Paul & Margaret Savides

Johanna Warloski

Anonymous

Advocates Society $1,000 - $4,999

Advocates Society donors champion our mission and help expand access to essential services. Their contributions make an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. These supporters are powerful voices for hope and change.

Julie & Ken Adler

Carla & Ed Ahneman

Ralph & Susan Ambrose

Dawn Benning

Compeer Financial

Catherine Court - In Memory of Leo Court

Joan Cross-Brown

Mark & Susan Edstrom

William & Carol Gabler

Brett & Becky Geboy

Marie Gernes

Dr. Mark Gideonsen & Dr. Jennifer Eddy

Susan & Premchand Girdhari

Gail & Richard Halmstad

Holly Hart

Chris & Traci Hedlund

Billie Hufford - In Honor of My Father

Wade & Helen Jamnick Ostrander

Dale & Jenny Karls

Betsy Kell

Raymond & Susan Koch

Casey Kretz

Julia Kyle

Carol Larson

John & Judy Layde

Dianne C. Lueder

Patrick & Ruth Ann Macken

Sherry Macaul

Daniel May

W. McDermott

The Meeks Family

Bill & Kathy Morin

Marlin & Lois Mueller

Audrey L. Nelson

Gwen Nyhagen in Memory of Karen Paulson

Prevail Bank

David & Cindy Rasmussen

Michele Ries

The Ripeckyl Family

Sarah Robertson

Dr. Susan Rowe

Tom & Susan Rusboldt

Mary & Drew Ryberg

John & Tami Satre

Rick & Cher Schaumberg

Dr. Katherine Schneider

Michael & Mary Jean Seelen - in honor of Harry & Helen Seelen, Frank & Kathleen Milbauer

Steve & Kaye Senn

Mary Lynn Skutley

Richard & Nichole Smith

Jeanne & Paul Szepieniec

Dr. David & Patricia Usher

Valleybrook Church

Sally A. Webb

The Welch Betancourt Family

Neighbors Society up to $999

Neighbors Society members embody the spirit of community. Every gift at this level directly supports the individuals who rely on our programs. Together, these donors build a collective foundation of care and compassion.

AMB/MDB

Michael & Louise Armstrong

Barbara E. Arnold

James Beck

Kristen Berger

Dotters Books

Paul Bowman

Jean Brandt

David & Susan Brehm

Tracy Brockmeier

Nancy M. Brown

Julia Browne & David Johnson

Linda Burns

Rosalie Cardarella

Sue Carlson

Kelly Christianson

Nancy Coffey

Ian A. Colby

Jeff Conger

Audra J. Connell

Linda & Brian Danielson

David Day in Memory of Steve Day

Dental Express Staffing on behalf of Vicki Hayes

DJL

The Douglass Ginsberg Project

Eau Claire Friends

Bob Erffmeyer & Gretchen Hutterli

Linda Erickson & Linda Stead

Julian & Jodi Emerson

Bonnie & David Fetzek

Sarah & Paul Gordee

Jeremy Gragert

Jordan & Britany Hasenberg

Paul Hech

The Hedenstraom Family

Robert & Kathleen Henneman

Troy Hills

Hope Lutheran Church

Mark & Katie Hulbert

Immaculate Conception
Elementary School

Immaculate Conception Parish

Rose Kampschroer

Allen & Rachel Keniston
in Honor of Mitch Piper

Ann Kerber

Gary & Cora Klawiter

Deb Klossner

Knights of Columbus

Henry Kokke

Jan M. Larson
in Honor of Emily Blaskey

Theresa Larson

Barb LeCleir

John & Jane Lokken

Kristine MacCallum

Tania Mathews

Nate & Sara Meyer

Chuck & Jacky Miller in Honor of the
Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin

Jennifer Montgomery

Howie Nelson & Marie Hensrud

Peter & Theresa Olson

Timothy J. O'Brien

Deanne O'Mera

Gale & Jan Otterholt

PEO Sisterhood Chapter AF

James Peters

Crispin & Rebecca Pierce

Meghan Price

Marion Reali

Taylor Reetz

Isaac Schemm - In Honor of Dani Graham

Rick & Donna Schemm

Josie Seelen - In Honor of Becky Seelen

Geri Segal

Gail Servoss

Annette Setterman

Eric & Lisa Skoyen

Jeff & Tammy Smith

Mark & Patti Sontag

Elizabeth Spencer

Mary Spies & Howard Ludwigson

Timothy N. Thompson

Sarah Tweedale

George Utphall

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Christine Warloski in Honor of Katie Hughes

Andrew Werthmann & Kerri Kiernan

The Wood Family

Anonymous - In Honor of Doug Hayes, Julie Hayes, Erin Hayes

Anonymous - In Honor of Friends/Family of Western Dairyland

Anonymous - In Honor of James & Mary Mallett

Anonymous (19)

Donor Updates & Corrections

Donations listed as of 2/3/26. The Eau Claire Community Foundation reports information to WDEOC the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month. It can take up to two weeks for your name to be published on the website once it is received. If your name was inadvertently misspelled or a correction is required, please contact WDEOC at 715-836-7511 so we may update our records.