Donors

The success of this project depends of the leadership gifts of these visionary donors, to whom we give our deepest thanks.

“Wells Fargo is honored to support the Anson African Burial Memorial as a way to preserve the untold stories and heritage of the African American community. For society to truly move forward, we must learn from our past. This memorial offers an avenue to reflect and promote dialogue about the American experience as a way to help advance racial equity”

— Otis Rolley, President, Wells Fargo Foundation

Wells Fargo, the Founding Partner of the Anson African Burial Memorial, has provided catalytic support for the Memorial. The Memorial which will be owned by the city of Charleston after it is completed depends on public and private support. 

In addition to Wells Fargo’s support, generous contributions have been made by:

  • Denny’s

  • The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust

  • The Spaulding Paolozzi Foundation

  • The Wolverine Worldwide Foundation

The city of Charleston and the State of South Carolina have provided public support.

Special Thanks

  • Mr. John Tecklenburg, former Mayor of Charleston

  • City of Charleston

  • State of South Carolina

  • The Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina

  • The Honorable William Cogswell, Mayor, City of Charleston

  • Mr. Marlon Kimpson, SC State Senator

  • Mr. Perry Keith Waring, Councilmember (7th District)

  • Mr. William Dudley Gregorie, Councilmember (6th District)

Supporters

  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – Founding Partner

  • Anonymous

  • Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust

  • Denny’s Inc

  • Spaulding Paolozzi Foundation

  • Wells Fargo Foundation

  • Deborah Kennedy Kennard and William Kennard

  • Wolverine Worldwide Foundation

  • Nigel Redden

  • Brenda Lauderback

  • Richard and Jennie DeScherer

  • Latesha Smith

  • Dr. Maxine Smith

  • Dorothy Harrison

  • Chris and Joan Berry

  • Vicki and Leo Williams

  • Karen and Michael Brewerton

  • Dr. DeAnna Cheek

  • Mary T. Joseph

  • Cobblestone Construction

Gifts In Kind

  • Carlton Simmons, Philip Simmons Foundation

  • Vult Lab

  • Unstoppable Future

  • Jennifer Hayes

  • Steve Dudash

  • Outdoor Spatial Design (OSD)

  • Charleston Gaillard Center

  • The Gibbes Museum

Contribute

The Anson African Burial Memorial seeks additional private support for both the construction of the Memorial and for a maintenance fund to preserve the Memorial for generations to come.  A special fund has been created at the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina to which contributions can be made that are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.