Founding Supporters
PBS KVIE thanks our founding supporters, whose contributions of $10,000 or more made the launch of Abridged possible. Their names are recognized here in perpetuity in appreciation of their early leadership.
Founding Visionaries
$100,000+
- Mark and Marjorie Friedman
- Liberty & Justice Furball Trust
Founding Leaders
$25,000—$99,999
- Anonymous
- The James B. McClatchy Foundation
- Rebecca Baumann & Dan McVeigh
- Tom and Hedda Smithson
- Buzz Wiesenfeld
Founding Donors
$10,000—$24,999
- Anonymous (3)
- Joseph J. Babich & Monica Donnelly
- Linda Brandenburger
- Daniel Brunner
- Dorothy Cousins
- Kathy Fairbanks
- Hedy Govenar
- Bob J Hall
- Indru & Pramila Kriplani
- Allan & Norma Lammers
- Greg Larsen & Leslie Medina
- David Lowe
- Steve Maviglio
- Paul & Beth McClure
- Ken & Katy Menges
- Drs Nalini & Praveen Prasad
- River City Bank
- Art & Sue Scotland
- Cyril & Stephenie Shah
- Colleen Spitz
- Fred & Nancy Weaver Teichert
Donors who contribute $10,000 and above during the first year of Abridged will receive permanent recognition as Founding Supporters. Gift commitments by September 16, 2026 may be pledged over a period of up to 5 years.
PBS KVIE accepts anonymous contributions directed to general operating support for Abridged. Anonymous donors do not participate in editorial decision-making, influence coverage, or designate support for specific topics or reporting areas. This approach aligns with the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) standards for donor disclosure and editorial independence.
Your gift will not only power this new initiative – it will forever link your name to the founding story of Abridged.
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