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Your donation to Cedar Rapids Opera does more than just fund a show; it supports a vibrant community of artists, musicians, production staff, and more. Each gift plays a crucial role in bringing world-class performances to life and enriching the cultural fabric of our community.
Ticket sales cover only a small percentage of our production costs. We rely on your generosity to sustain and elevate our artistic endeavors.
Join us in making opera accessible and unforgettable for everyone.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous supporters whose contributions fuel the passion and creativity of our performances in our 26th season!
But we can't do it alone - We invite you to join us in bringing the magic of opera to life by becoming a donor today. Your support ensures that Cedar Rapids continues to thrive as a hub of artistic excellence.
Season 27 Donors:
Donations received from 9/1/24-8/31/25
Apex
10,000+
Nile & Lois Dusdieker
Jared & Carol Hills Foundation
Beth Ann Swaney
Virginia Michalicek
Ambassador
$5,000-$9,999
Heuer Publishing
Wilson Family
Champions
$2,500-$4,999
Scot Brown & Julie Lammers
Deb & Charlie Kucera
Mary Ann Kucera
Ronald Reider
Michael & Sandra Thome
Advocates
$500-$999
John & Stephanie Ballard
Kenneth E. Baughman
Guy & Ann Booth
Martha & Harold Brown
Thomas & Patrice Carroll
Elizabeth Daly
Betty Debban
Taylor Fiser
William Goeddel Jr
Charles Jacoby
Adam & Stephanie Kaefring
Daniel Kleinknecht
Jean Leonard
Dr. Jerry & Marilyn Owen
Naser & Catherine Payvandi
Fred Pilcher & Janet Manatt
Mary Jo & David Rater
Rethwisch Family Giving Fund
Peter & Joan Riley
Carolyn & Rob Sternowski
Robert & Bertha Tribuno
Marc & Joni Wallace
Jim & Christine Walters
Brian Westphalen
Leaders
$1,000-$2,499
Dr. Anna & Jim Barker
Barrett Family Charitable Fund
DNE Caplan Foundation
David & Lijun Chadima
Lisa Doom
Mark & Corenne Liabo
Abbott B & Joan M Lipsky Fund
David Maier & Matthew McGrane
Persick Family
Troy & Shawn Reineke
Abigail Rethwisch
Dr. Sallie Sun Streib
Paul & Gail Williams
Benjamin Williams
Friends
$250-$499
Dr. William A Davis & Kathryn Franzenburg
Jim Eichhorn
David Koch
Lena Gilbert
Charles A. Rohde
Conrad Schulze
Lora Schmoll
Libby Slappey & Charles Crawley
Chad Sonka
Foundation
$100-$249
Nancy Baumgartner
Brandon & Kimberly Blankenship
John & Karen Brandt
Clarissa Cejka
Jean Deasy
Mike & Monica Dubar
Michael Egel
Karla & Dennis Goettel
Nancy Hagen & Jonathan Thull
Diana & William Heinemann
Kathy Horan
Donald Dean Houdeshell
Bruce Johnson
William & Susan Jones
Dr. David Judisch
Jeanette Kellerman
Mary C Kelley
Denise Klemp
Donald Klingenberger
Brad & Carri Koch
Richard Kohl
Sarah & Tim Krumm
Minji Kwon
Suzanne M. Lagina
Alan Lange
Cathy Leichliter
Marcia C. Lofdahl
Margie & Robert Marrs
Steve & Heather Mescher
Stephanie Michalicek
Rebecca Mumaw
Kevin Papp & Bedora Sheronick
Judy & Matt Ramsey
Cecilia Rokusek
Gaye Roberts
Sue Sprague
Susan Groff VanArendonk
Dennis & Lisa Wehr
Wilcox Family Fund
Mark & Molly Williams