Major donors are individuals and families giving over $250 and businesses giving over $500 annually to the organization. These supporters provide cash and valuable in-kind services in support of Friends of the Cheat’s mission.
FOC thanks these key donors with various perks ranging from complimentary tickets to the Cheat River Festival to promotion of businesses through the organization’s website, newsletter, and advertising. Major Donors also receive invitations to special events including an invite-only VIP shindig the Friday evening before Cheat Fest and donor mixer events held throughout the year.
Narrows Navigator – $250: FOC sticker, Into the Canyon newsletter, acknowledgement in 1 newsletter and on FOC website, short-sleeve FOC map tee or FOC hat, invitation to the Cheat Fest VIP party, & 2 VIP Cheat Fest passes* (includes Fest entrance, on-site camping, & access to Volunteer Café)
Canyon Contributor – $500: Major donor perks above plus 1 more tee or hat & 2 standard Cheat Fest passes
Stream Steward – $1,000: Major donor perks above plus customized FOC merch
Cheat River Sponsor – $2,500: Major donor perks above plus 2 more standard Cheat Fest passes (2 VIP, 4 standard)
Cheat Watershed Sponsor – $5,000 or more: Major donor perks above plus 2 more standard Cheat Fest passes (2 VIP, 6 standard)
VIP Fest admission for you & a guest
Access to Fest grounds for on-site camping
Backstage access including Volunteer Cafe featuring complimentary food & beverages
Your choice FOC classic map t-shirt or hat
Charlie and Sandy Walbridge
Walbridge Family Foundation
Margaret Walbridge
Eliza Walbridge
Stephanie Timmermeyer
Lisa and Patrick Ward
Dave Brisell
Robert Uram
Thomas & Hope Covey
Vickie Jenkins
Toddi Steelman
Mitchell Stickler
Stratford Douglas
John & Emy Hinnant
Ridgetop Pottery
Black Bear Burritos
Robert Moore
| John Kobak |
| Sam Reynolds |
| Randy Robinson |
| Jesse Pitzer |
| Jennifer Sass and Mike Graham |
| Jim Murtha |
| Bob Gedekoh |
| Robert Moore |
| Keith Strausbaugh & Ivonne Martinez |
| Cathy Hagedorn |
| Jeff & Christopher Hartley |
| Black Bear Evansdale |
| Jennifer Sass and Mike Graham |
| Jessie Douglas |
| Downstream Strategies |
| Dan & Chris Herring |
| Jay Mullen |
| Ann & Cecil Tickamyer |
| Bill & Megan Carlson |
Christie Warnick
Connie Miller
Adam Webster
| Paul Garbart |
| Don Beyer |
| Peter Bernstein |
| Matthew McMillian & Chelsey Greaser |
| Greer Industries ATTN James Troy |
| Christopher White |
| Allan and Millie Karlin |
| Devra Deems |
| Miriam & Robert Miller |
| Joe & Judith Knisely |
| Marc Glass |
| Edward Hughes |
| Jay Mullen |
| Kenneth Gfroerer |
| Chip Chase |
| Randy Masinter & Family |
| Sam Stewart |
| Casey Loose |
| Jay and Marcy Myers |
| Charles and Kathryn Lilly |
| Book Exchange |
| Judith Cronauer and Gerard Lechowick |
| Paul Schelp |
| Susan Gordon |
| Charles Duffy |
| Alice Fleischman |
| Carl & Connie Ervin |
| Mrs. Nancy Abrams and Dr. Stan Einzig |
| Margot Stiles |
| Mowry Smith, III |
| Tim & Karen Adams |
| Richard Volkman |
| Heather Lukacs and Kyle Doerksen |
| Mark Gavin and Jodi Goodman |
| Don & Martha Ferguson |
| R. Brent Bailey |
| Eric Lee |
| Dale and Carolyn McVicker |
| Rich & Bettina Dennis |
| Kathrin J. Allen |
| E. A. Wilson |
