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.

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.