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Wall of Philanthropy

We have immense gratitude for our most significant supporters.

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Lighting the Way

With deep gratitude, we recognize the individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and organizations whose leadership, commitment, and generosity have helped transform a shared vision into a lasting tribute to the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.

Join the Wall of Philanthropy

To learn how you can join the visionary supporters recognized on our Wall of Philanthropy, please contact Andy Bestwick, Director of Major Gifts, at abestwick@coastguardmuseum.org.

Alexander Hamilton Circle

The following donors have contributed or pledged $2.5M or above:

INDIVIDUALS

  • J.D. Power Family

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

  • Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation
  • Coast Guard Foundation

CAMPAIGNS

  • VETS on the Wall
  • Plankowners
  • USCG Flag Corps and Senior Executive Service
  • The American Waterways Operators

Douglas Munro Circle

The following donors have contributed or pledged between $1M and above:

INDIVIDUALS

  • Boysie and Joy Bollinger
  • Gordy and Michelle Bunch
  • James J. Coleman Jr.
  • CDR Kevin Harkins, Ph.D., USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT and Mrs. Richard Healing, USCGR (Ret.)
  • CAPT Fred Herzberg, USCG (Ret.)
  • Mr. Jarred Isaacman
  • Thomas Niles
  • The Arnold and Winnie Palmer Family

 

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

  • Bloomberg Philanthropies
  • BP America, Inc.
  • Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Pritzker Military Foundation

Ida Lewis Circle

The following donors have contributed or pledged between $250,000 and above:

INDIVIDUALS

  • Anonymous (2)
  • Richard T. Conti, USCG AUX
  • Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Douglas III
  • CWO4 and Mrs. Michael J. Fisette, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT Thomas Marhevko, USCG (Ret.) and Mrs. Jane M. Reich
  • Jeffrey and Caryn Morse
  • In Memory of CAPT John Olson, USCGR (Ret.)
  • LTC Fredrick B. Seeger, USA (Ret.)
  • James and Karen Tyler

 

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

  • Anonymous (2)
  • American Bureau of Shipping
  • American Commercial Lines
  • Canal Barge Company, Inc.
  • Captain Dave’s Foundation
  • Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.
  • CT Elks Association Charities, Inc.
  • Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
  • ExxonMobil Corporation
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
  • Ingram Industries, Inc.
  • Kirby Corporation
  • Manafort Brothers Incorporated
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • OTIS Elevator Company
  • The Rossin Foundation

 

CAMPAIGNS

  • Barque EAGLE Society
  • Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers

Richard Etheridge Circle

The following donors have contributed or pledged between $100,000 and above:

INDIVIDUALS

  • RADM Fred L. Ames, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT Kenneth D. Appleton, USCGR (Ret.) and LCDR Lorraine P. Appleton, USCG (Ret.)
  • Gloria and Robert Austin
  • Dr. Robert C. and Kathleen A. Byrd
  • CDR and Mrs. Frank Dean, USCGR (Ret.)
  • CAPT Theodore E. Deming, USCG (Ret.)
  • LCDR Bly “Skip” R. Elder, USCG (Ret.)
  • The Honorable and Mrs. Gordon R. England
  • CWO Larry Gemoets, USCG (Ret.)
  • AMT3 John Fletcher Gore, USCG veteran
  • LT Anthony Grande, USCG veteran
  • AT2 William Greene, USCG veteran
  • LCDR Kermit Johnson, M.Div., USCG (Ret.) and Doris Kinuyo Johnson
  • Jeff and Allison Kingsley
  • RADM Mary E. and CAPT Mark H. Landry, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT Joseph and Mrs. Lucinda Langjahr, USCGR (Ret.)
  • Steve Lovelette
  • Thomas P. and Nancy D. Marian
  • CAPT P. Brian Murray Jr., USCGR (Ret.) and Mrs. Vicki Murray
  • Mr. Joseph B. Phair
  • CAPT Glenn J. Pruiksma, USCGR (Ret.)
  • Joe and Tina Pyne
  • RADM J. Timothy and Mrs. Miriam Riker, USCGR (Ret.)
  • RADM and Mrs. Richard W. Schneider, USCGR (Ret.)
  • Howard Slotnick
  • CAPT Nicholas Stramandi, USCG (Ret.), P.E.
  • RADM Kenneth T. and Mrs. Katina Venuto, USCG (Ret.)
  • RADM Paul E. and Mrs. Marjorie R. Versaw, USCG (Ret.)
  • Bob and Michele Vicente

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

  • Chelsea Groton Foundation
  • Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
  • Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
  • Community Foundation for Northern Virginia / The Stevens Family Charitable Fund
  • Crown Family Philanthropies
  • Essex Equity Management, LLC
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation and General Dynamics Mission Systems
  • Global Container Terminals
  • The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Matson, Inc.
  • The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Inc.
  • McAllister Towing & Transportation
  • Moffatt & Nichol
  • Moran Towing Corporation, Interlake Steamship Company, SeaStreak, and Moran Environmental Services
  • National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Navy Mutual
  • Ports America Group
  • Richard Lounsbery Foundation

 

CAMPAIGNS

  • First 100
  • USCG Port Security Units (PSU) Community

Ellsworth Bertholf Circle

The following donors have contributed or pledged between $50,000 and above:

INDIVIDUALS

  • CWO Vicente and Virginia Agor, USCG (Ret.)
  • DCC Clyde William and Wilma Allen, USCG (Ret.)
  • James and Ginger Andrasick
  • Mrs. Nenita Torres Anloague and CWO4 Amante Q. Anloague, USCG (Ret.)
  • VADM Tom and Sheila Barrett, USCG (Ret.)
  • In Memory of CAPT Kevin J. Barry, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT and Mrs. Michael B. Bee, USCG (Ret.)
  • Richard and Nancy Belisle
  • RADM David S. and Mrs. Jan Belz, USCG (Ret.)
  • MCPOCG Charles “Skip” Bowen, USCG (Ret.) and Janet Bowen, USCG Ombudsman at Large, 2006-2010
  • VADM Sally Brice-O’Hara, 27th Vice Commandant
  • CWO Carl S. Cantrell, USCG (Ret.)
  • Mr. and Mrs. Eric Chamberlin
  • CPO and Mrs. Ronald “Chappy” Chapman, USCGR (Ret.)
  • CWO and Mrs. John Crawford II, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT Thomas J. and Mrs. Jacqueline DeCaro, USPHS (Ret.)
  • Mortimer L. Downey III
  • Craig J. Duchossois
  • CAPT Ronald Edmiston Sr., USCG (Ret.)
  • PSC Henry M. Falgoust Jr., USCGR (Ret.)
  • CPO John C. and Christiane Flynn, USCGR (Ret.)
  • LT COL and Mrs. Stephen Forbes, USAF (Ret.)
  • RADM Tom and Jan Gilmour, USCG (Ret.)
  • PACM Alan R. Haraf, USCGR (Ret.)
  • CAPT and Mrs. Richard S. Jarombek, USCG (Ret.)
  • CMC Francis “Frank” T. Jennings Jr., USCGR (Ret.)
  • ADM Robert and Mrs. Patricia Kramek, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT George Krietemeyer, USCG (Ret.)
  • RADM Rick and Pam Larrabee, USCG (Ret.)
  • ADM James and Mrs. Kay Loy, USCG (Ret.)
  • CDR and Mrs. David H. Lyon, USCG (Ret.)
  • In Memory of James Magliozzi, USCG veteran
  • CAPT Graeme and Barbara Mann, USCG (Ret.)
  • RADM Alfred P. Manning Jr., USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT “Patti Mac” McFetridge, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT Gerald K. Mohlenbrok, USCG (Ret.)
  • CW04 Ross D. Oswald, USCGR (Ret.)
  • CAPT David and Mrs. Kathleen Pascoe, USCG (Ret.)
  • MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton, Ed.D., USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT William Peterson, USCG (Ret.)
  • Larry and Valerie Post
  • CAPT Curtiss C. Potter and Ms. Caroline M. Statz
  • CAPT Wes and Lorna Pulver, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT (Dr.) James Charles Rahman, USPHS (Ret.)
  • Annette DeSilva and Michael Rauh
  • Judy and Lee Rosenbaum
  • The Honorable Arthur J. and Mrs. Barbara S. Rothkopf
  • BMC Todd E. Rule, USCG (Ret.)
  • RADM Joseph A. and Mrs. Adell Servidio, USCG (Ret.)
  • CW04 and Mrs. Filomeno E. Servino, USCG (Ret.)
  • The Gregory Shillo and Deborah (Schmitt) Shillo Family
  • RADM Ronald F. and Mrs. Beverly A. Silva, USCG (Ret.)
  • Samuel K. Skinner
  • Marlene and Jerry Snyder USCGCS, USCGA, USCGR, USCG (Ret.)
  • CAPT Malcom D. Stevens, USCG (Ret.)
  • Seth Van Essendelft
  • MKC Albert C. Veltri, USCG (Ret.)
  • VADM Kent H. and Mrs. Geraldine M. Williams, USCG (Ret.)
  • In Honor of ETNCM(SS) Leonard Bernhard Wolf, USN
  • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Yacktman

 

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

  • The American Club
  • American River Transportation Company
  • Baydelta Maritime
  • CACI International Inc
  • Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
  • IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry
  • M.C. Dean
  • National Maritime Historical Society
  • Tiedemann Advisors
  • Weeks Marine, Inc.

CAMPAIGNS

  • The CAPT Alexander V. Fraser, USRM Family

Join the Wall of Philanthropy

To learn how you can join the visionary supporters recognized on our Wall of Philanthropy, please contact Andy Bestwick, Director of Major Gifts, at abestwick@coastguardmuseum.org.