OUR SUPPORTERS
THE Organizations and PEOPLE THAT SHOW UP FOR US.
The Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus is made possible by the generosity of donors, sponsors, community partners, and friends who believe in the power of music. Your support helps us create meaningful performances, expand our reach, and build a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ voices and allies across our community.
SEASON 25 SPONSORS
Community partners who help make our season possible.
GOLD SPONSORS
Terry & Kristin Merfeld, Smith + Co. Financial, Doug Staudt & Christopher Lee
SILVER SPONSORS
Randy Breese, Liz Cooney, Ben Hagen, Tristan Miedema, The Stelter Company, Barb Wolling & Sue Martin, Kent Zimmerman
BRONZE SPONSORS
Christy Brown, Kevin & Mollie Cooney
OUR GENEROUS DONORS
Because of you, the music continues.
$10,000-$24,999
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Prairie Meadows
$5,000-$9,999
Terry & Kristan Merfeld
$2,500-$4,999
Doug Staudt & Christopher Lee
Anita Shodeen
Jenny & Lindsey Smith
$1,000-$2,499
Randy Breese
Ralph & Sylvia Green
Rick & Tracy Gubbels
Dennis Haney
Wes Hunsberger
Trudy Hurd
John L'Estrange
Melinda Ruperto
Neil E. & Debra S. Salowitz
Jeff Staebell
Stelter Company
Sheryl Terlouw
Jerry Vroegh
Barbara Wolling
Kent Zimmerman
$500-$999
Christy Brown
Ryan Clark
James Cooney
Jeffrey Cose
Eric Duncan
Rich Eychaner
Kim Flaa
Chuck & Kathy Glatz
Julia McCormick
Doyle Monsma
Debra Peckumn
Philanthrofund
Clinton Smith
James Sterba
Maureen Tobin
United Way
$250-$499
Judy Anderson
Mertze Anderson
Joyce Chapman
Ryan Dennis
GAP Stores
Denise Hobt
Jenica Johnson
Christopher Lee
Frederick Lewis
Sandra Lorenzen
Sarah McDougal
Keith Meendering
Vikki Morain
Kevin Mullins
Kathleen Murrin
Ann Oberhauser
Craig Otto
Amy Palmer
Paul Pettinger
Brandi Pierce
Valerie Sandford
David & Karen Schmidt
Randy Swarts
Greg Wilkening
Mary Jane Zimmerman
$100-$249
American Online Giving Foundation
Susan Amosson
Katherine Andersen
Rick Bartosh
Mark Bienhoff
Harry & Pam Bookey
Alicia Claypool
Dawn Connet
Jeffrey Couch
Ann Crouse
Cynthia Thorland & Fritz Weitz
Joy Donovan
Alan Feirer
Mike Gardner
Ken Hanson
Beulah D Hasler
Paul S. Hengesteg
Barb Hirsch-Giller
$100-$249 cont.
Barb Hirsch-Giller
Denise & Tom Hobt
Brad Holland
Adam Janke
Darrell Jurgens
Barb Klubal
Amy Larson
James Liewer
Marie Mayer
Richard Maynard
Randy McNeal
Joan Middleton
Tori Oliver
Judith Porter
Elisabeth Rebboah
Wyatt Reicherts
Patrick Rice
Rachel Rolfes
Leo Sanda
Steve Sanda
Barbara Sanning
John Schmacker
Chuck and Meg Smith
Brian Underhill
Ann Ungs
Jody Vorbrich
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Courtney Woltermab
This list reflects cumulative giving June 1, 2025 - April 27, 2026.