
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.