Founding Supporters

Abridged and PBS KVIE would like to thank our founding supporters, whose contributions of $10,000 or more provided vital support to our launch.

Founding Visionaries

$100,000+

  • Mark and Marjorie Friedman
  • Liberty & Justice Furball Trust

Founding Leaders

$25,000—$99,999

  • Anonymous
  • Tom and Hedda Smithson
  • Buzz Wiesenfeld

Founding Donors

$10,000—$24,999

  • Anonymous (3)
  • Joseph J. Babich & Monica Donnelly
  • Linda Brandenburger
  • Daniel Brunner
  • 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
  • Cyril & Stephenie Shah
  • Colleen Spitz
  • Fred & Nancy Weaver Teichert

Gifts made at the Founding Donor level and above during the first year of Abridged will receive permanent recognition. All gifts may be pledged over a period of up to 5 years.

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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