A Career of Commitment: Laura D’Amato
Laura D’Amato shaped RAM through leadership, generosity, relationship-building, and more than two decades of dedication to the museum and community.
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Our Supporters
We are pleased to recognize the following generous donors who supported RAM through financial contributions in the last fiscal year. All gifts are welcomed with the utmost gratitude.
*indicates donors who contributed to the Bruce W. Pepich Legacy Fund
Although we are confident this list is complete and accurate, please contact Hannah Samoy at hsamoy@ramart.org or 262.635.7907 if there are any errors so we may immediately correct our records.
Platinum
$35,000+
- The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
- Judith and David Flegel Fund
- Judith and Ron Isaacs
- Racine Community Foundation
- Marilyn Rothschild
- Windgate Foundation
Diamond
$20,000 – 34,999
- David Charak
- Ruffo Family Foundation
- Ruth Arts Foundation
- Diane Zebell
Gold
$10,000 – 19,999
- Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
- Reliance Controls Community Fund
- W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver
$5,000 – 9,999
- Anonymous
- Bader Philanthropies
- A. C. Buhler Family
- Paula and E.L. Donovitz Memorial Endowment Fund
- Dawn and Ben Flegel
- Tom Harty
- Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
- Johnson Financial Group
- Robert Kohler
- Luanne Frey and Mark Lukow
- Sheri and Frank Sullivan
- Wisconsin Arts Board
Bronze
$2,000 – 4,999
- Sandy and Raymond G. Antonneau
- Carol Baylon
- Susan Boland
- Rose and Peter Christensen
- Educators Credit Union
- Julia Ann Oas and Don Gloo
- Carol Griseto
- Hitters Baseball
- Debbie and Chuck Hoffman
- Susan and Dan Horton
- Gary Van Wert and Ronald Jacquart
- S. C. Johnson
- Paula Kalke
- Debbie and Bill Keland
- Nancy Kurten
- Susan Manalli
- Norbell Foundation
- O&H Danish Bakery
- Rita Petretti
- Rasmussen Diamonds
- Lois and Harold Solberg
- Twin Disc, Inc.
- Marc J. Wollman
- Amy and Robb Woulfe
Copper
$500 – 1,999
- Renie Breskin Adams
- Ellen and Joseph Albrecht
- Sharon B. and John K. Amdall
- Marie and Jim Andreucci
- Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
- Nancy Bauer-King
- Dianne and Jerry Belland
- Mary and Scott Bowe
- Devra Breslow
- Marcia and Thomas Buhler
- Virginia and John Crimmings
- Eleanor Moty and Michael Croft
- Raymond Johnson and Laura D’Amato
- Barbara and Royce Earnest
- Suzy Ettinger
- Barbara and David Fabian
- Ann Fahl
- Ann and Michael Flegel
- Rosalie Friis-Ross
- Michele and Jeff Green
- Nancy and James Hill
- Susan Johnson Hipp and Carl Hipp
- Clair and David Holland
- Susan Ott-Holland and James Holland
- Paula and Andrew Holman
- Alyson and Matthew Horton
- Illinois Tool Works Foundation
- Jean and Phil Jacobson
- Mark Janiuk
- Johnson Foundation at Wingspread
- Laura Kapitan
- Lena Vigna and Eric Koopmeiners
- Peggy and Dave Koopmeiners
- The Lang Family Foundation, Inc.
- Anna and Joey LeGath
- Richard and Ellen Leuenberger Family Charitable Fund
- Diane Louis
- Eric Lucht
- Jean and Alex Mandli
- Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
- MP Marion
- Carlotta Miller
- Laura and Richard Million
- Albert Moore
- Elizabeth A. and John W. Moore
- Emily Mueller and J. Denis Moran
- Lisa and Eric Olesen
- Orkney Retreat
- Sandra Pendell
- Lisa Englander and Bruce W. Pepich
- Janet and Michael Pobar
- JoAnna Poehlmann
- Gerald Ptacek and Lisa Scott Ptacek
- Paula Puntenney
- Racine Art Guild
- Racine Arts Council
- Carol and Kevin Rannow
- Kathryn Rouse and Don Riegelman
- Christina Rifkin
- Risk Strategies
- Ritz Holman LLP
- Sherwood Rudin
- Patricia Schroeder
- JoAnn and Dr. Don L. Selmo
- Sandra Simon
- Kristin and Daniel Siudak
- Debra Karp and Stephen Smiley
- Cathy Stanghellini
- E.C. Styberg Foundation
- Tina Wujick and Elle Tellet
- Charlie B. Thorne
- Karen Urben
- Leslie Vansen
- Janna Waldeck
- Barbara Waldman
- Mary and Bill Walker
- Karen and James Walker
- Cherry and Jim Wardrip
- Nancy Wheeler
- Margaret Tungseth and Charles Willis
Pewter
$250 – 499
- Carol Anderegg
- Dianne Anderson
- Baird Foundation
- Zaida Puy Arena and Andres Baptista
- Linda and Larry Berger
- Patricia and Jack Blasko
- Tricia Blasko
- Min-Hui Kao and Kan Chou
- Col. L.C. Christensen Charitable & Religious Foundation
- Andrea Bukacek and Alan Clark
- Charles H. Constantine
- Katie and Shannon Curtin
- Dr. S. Marshall Cushman
- Meg and John Daniels
- Deborah Deacon
- Kay Rosburg and Jeffrey Lloyd Dever
- Virginia and Philip Eckert
- First Weber Foundation
- Cheryl and Tom Foley
- Inese and Michael Franzke
- Barbara Fuldner
- Deborah Ganaway
- Carolyn and Ron Gedemer
- John Georgeson
- Ruth T. Grossberg Designated Fund
- Audrey Handler
- Jill and Robert Hartmann
- Margaret and Daniel Harty
- Judith and Joseph Heck
- Nancy Hennessy
- Cindy and Mark Hertzberg
- Sandy and Roger Hetrick
- Jaimianne and Anthony Jacobin
- Barbara and David Jewell
- Craig B. Johnson
- Deborah Kern
- Ann Kerscher
- Scott Ohlman and William Klitzkie
- Sandy and Dennis Kontra
- Krista and Christopher Leberfing
- Lynn Loewen
- Kathleen Martin
- Jeanine and Kevin McCabe
- Gracie and Mark Murphy
- New Berlin Public Library
- Mary Lee and Richard Odders
- Kimberly and Peter Olesen
- Maxine and Dr. Nicholas Omdahl
- Holly and Bob Ottum
- Marie Castaneda and Gregory Padgett
- Elzbieta Praczuk and Frank Paluch
- Diane and Jerry Phillips
- Dennis Rocheleau
- Karen and Dr. Daniel Ross
- Toby Simpkins
- Karyl Sisson
- Ashley and Neil Staeck
- Nancy Hart and Michael Stieber
- Rosemary Strand
- Michele Ulinski
- United Mechanical
- Kathy and Chris Wargo
- Jeanne and Dr. Charles Wideburg
Legacy Circle
- Anonymous
- Jill Ault
- Marilyn Beebe
- Jerry and Dianne Belland
- Devra Breslow
- Catherine Brillson Leonard
- David Charak
- Michael Croft
- Paula Donovitz
- Helen Gabriel
- Carol Griseto
- Jim Harris
- Robert and Jill Hartmann
- Carolyn Hoffman
- Gayle Kosterman
- Cherie Ann Lyford
- Jean and Alex Mandli, Jr.
- Barbara Manning
- MP Marion
- Bruce Metcalf
- Betty Miller
- Bob and Holly Ottum
- Lisa Englander and Bruce W. Pepich
- JoAnna Poehlmann
- Carol and Jeffery Preston
- The Honorable Gerald P. Ptacek and Lisa Scott Ptacek
- Alan Reid
- Michael A. and Susan “Holly” Reiter
- Sherwood Rudin
- Richard R. and Diane Ruffo
- Scott and Marcia Russell
- Charlie B. Thorne and Saren Thorne-Hauser
- Karen Urben
- Janna and Dr. Edward Waldeck
- Bill and Mary Walker
- Diane Zebell
Sustaining Culture: Racine Community Foundation
Racine Community Foundation strengthens community through sustained investment, supporting RAM, cultural heritage, access, and nonprofits with lasting, flexible funding.
Passionate for Craft: David Charak and Diane Zebell
David Charak and Diane Zebell’s collecting and philanthropy reflect a lifelong commitment to artists, craft, community, and the transformative power of art.
Investing in Creativity: Rob Osborne and Vera Scekic
Through intentional philanthropy and creative leadership, Rob Osborne and Vera Scekic invest in Racine’s evolving cultural landscape.
Champions of the Arts: Bruce and Janet Bernberg
Bruce and Janet Bernberg’s decades of leadership, philanthropy, and service have strengthened RAM and enriched the region’s cultural landscape.
Unlock exclusive member benefits.
- Unlimited free admission*
- Free or reduced admission to special events, including RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition**
- Reduced rates on classes and workshops
- Waived entry fees for artist competitions
- Discounts on purchases at the RAM Store
- Discounts at participating downtown Racine businesses
- Invitations to members-only events
- Recognition in the Annual Contributors Report
- 100% tax-deductible
*RAM Downtown is free for Racine County Residents with valid ID, while non-residents pay general admission. RAM Wustum is free for all visitors.
**Special events may require separate paid admission for all visitors, except RAM Members.
