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THE MAGIC OF SPECIAL RECREATION

Thank You to Our
FUNDRAISING PARTNERS

Your contributions help sustain in-person programs, virtual programs and inclusion services.

Because of the labor intensive nature of our programs, the constant fluctuation of part-time staff needs, and the rising
costs overall, we continually need to bridge the gap between the cost of programming and the support received through
member district contributions. That gap is filled through the generosity of grantors and donors.

The WDSRA Foundation assists with scholarships, vehicle purchases, program supplies, inclusion services, special
projects, and more. Funds are generated through donations, sponsorships, events, appeals, and more. All proceeds
benefit WDSRA participants and families.

Possibilities Society Members

Possibilities Society members make a significant, multiyear commitment over the course of 5 years in support of WDSRA
participants & families. *Denotes Possibilities Society members.

WDSRA Scholarship Endowment

The WDSRA Scholarship Endowment has a fund balance goal of $750,000. Once in place, this fund and the earnings
it produces, will fulfill our typical annual scholarship need and more in perpetuity. This is a sustainable way to meet the
needs of current and future participants & families. + Denotes donors who gave to the endowment.

WDSRA and the WDSRA Foundation thank the following individuals and businesses for their financial support or in-kind
contributions throughout the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025:

$50,000 and above Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo Cygnet Controls Inc.
Estate of Roger Barney Ms. Jane Doyle* Ditch Witch Midwest
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Fennell* Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gallo*
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Fleck* Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society
$49,900 - $10,000 Franklin Middle School Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hamric
100 Women Who Care - Medinah+ Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gallo* Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hayden*
DuPage Foundation+ Mr. & Mrs. Andy Johnson*+ Mr. & Mrs. Danny Henson
First Trust Mr. & Mrs. Micah Korb* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G Koleski*
FT Cares Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Minogue* Ms. Debra Kretzmann
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Harbaugh* Naperville Rotary Charities Lavin Companies
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Marks* Ms. Barbara Szczepaniak Mr. Kevin Lavin* & Ms. Kathleen Atterbury
Northwestern Medicine Turning Wheels Pediatric Therapy Mr. & Mrs. John McLaughlin*
Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Ms. Mary J Weirath Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Munzing*+
Scott and Trish Karll Charitable Fund* Wheaton Bank & Trust NOW Health Group
The FJK Private Foundation WONC-FM Old Second National Bank
Ozinga
$9,999 - $5,000 $4,999 - $2,500 Raymond C and Linda M.
Anonymous Mrs. Gerald Anderson Stachowiak Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Reggie Augusthy Mr. & Mrs. Gary Babbitt* Mr. William Razzino
Mr. Kevin Beck* Mr. & Mrs. Todd Baebler Republic Bank of Chicago
Bluco Cares Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bara Mr. & Mrs. David F Rodemeyer
Mr. Jim Brown Carol Stream Park District Ms. Nadine Roy & Ms. Margaret Weiser
Byline Bank City of Naperville Mr. & Mrs. Frank Saverino Jr.
SET Environmental, Inc.

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