Become a Sustaining Donor
Faith in Place is grateful to partner with individuals and Houses of Worship through three giving programs. Learn more and join below.
Questions? Email Liz Ferguson or call 484-560-7982.
Fellowship Circle members generously support Faith in Place with a gift of $500 or more during one fiscal year.
Earth Champions are Houses of Worship that give back to Faith in Place with a gift of $100 or more.
Join the Founders Circle
The Founders Circle began in 2013 to honor the legacy of Faith in Place’s founder and longtime Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield, as she transitioned to a new role in important philanthropic work. Contributions made to the Founders Circle go toward the unrestricted operating funds of Faith in Place, to provide a stable future and build a stronger foundation for expanding our programs.
Learn about the three giving levels below.
Healthy Soil
$1,000 per year for 5 years
Healthy Water
$5,000 per year for 5 years
$10,000 per year for 5 years
Clean Air
Other Ways to Give
By check: please mail your check made out to:
Faith in Place c/o Ginnie Judd 955 Highland Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
By stock gift: please use these instructions to initiate the gift.
Thank you to our 2021 Founders Circle Members
Anonymous
Andy and Rich Amend
Marilyn Antonik
Barbara W. Boockmeier
Alison and John Blaser
Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield
Elena Canler
William W. Capel and Ernest J Martin, III
Dr. Susan A. and Claude Cole
Corey Coscioni
Megan J. and Sam Cox
Lynn Donaldson and Cameron Avery
Kristina M. Entner and Edward Malone
Jane and Eric Freyfogle
Kathryn and Steve Gossard
Karen and Alan Greenland
Hanley Foundation
Steve Huels
Marian Huhman and David Buchner
David Johnson
Karen and Bob Lewis
Karen S. McKenzie
Ronald E. Meissen, Ph.D.
rev. abby mohaupt
Jo Ann and Steven Potashnick
The Rehman Household
Sara Reschly and Mark Frey
Jan and Dale Ritzel
Dr. Gabrielle and Rev. Brian J. Sauder
Rev. Cindy Shepherd and Timothy Hartin
Lou J. Shepherd
Julie and Dr. Orrin David Sherwood
Linda G. Sonner
Rand Sparling
Drs. Ashlynn and Andrew Stillwell
Sunflower Fund
James A. Vroman
June and Ashton Waller
Kim Weaver
Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Wilson
Rabbi Michael and Karen Zedek
Join the Fellowship Circle
Fellowship Circle members donate $500 or more in a year to advance our mission fighting for environmental and climate justice.
Thank you to our 2021 Fellowship Circle Members
$10,000 and Higher
Ann Boisclair and Jeffrey Jens
$2,500-$9,999
Jason Gill-Bloyer
Anonymous
Drs. Joann Kouba and Jim Cavallo
Wendy Paulson
Mary and Marvin Sauder
Dale J. Valaskovic
$1,000-$2,499
Mary Lou and Rev. David Bauer
Sue Biddle
Sean Ferrell
Rev. Amy and Dr. Robert Heinrich
Ginnie Judd
Jan and Earl Kellogg
Earl Koteen
Veronica and Rev. William Kyle
Suzanne Malec-McKenna
Sahar Malik
Karen May
Robert McKim
Monday Paxton Family
Dr. Jules Eckersley and Ian H. Morrison
Lois Morrison
Hope and King Poor
Sandy Rau
Amy E. Little and Lee Ravenscroft
Sara Spoonheim Amit and Yali Amit
$500-$999
Anonymous
Coletta and William Ackermann
Ruth and Jim Anderson
Fran and Ray Bell
Sue and Robert Boucek
Cynthia and Clark A. Breeze
Anonymous
Janet and G. Douglas Cole
Rev. Michael B. Crosby
Eleanor Jean and Charles Ray Evans
Peter A. Gorr
Christine M. Grable
Janet and Michael Hanley
Hanson Family Foundation
Rep. Bob M. Morgan
Catherine and Paul Myers
Joan and Jeff Petertil
Richard V. Pokorny
Holly Rosencranz and Warren Gary Lavey
Diane and Joseph Salvato
Henrietta Saunders and Richard Day
Margaret Shaklee
Rev. Dr. Eileen M. Shanley-Roberts
Debra Shore
Anne Stelle
Ruth Stotlzfus
Karen Van Meter
Anne S. and Edward White
Sodiqua R. Williams, Esq.
Thank you to our 2021 Earth Champions
Ancient Dragon Zen Gate, Chicago
Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, Fort Wayne
Broadway United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
Carmel Green Initiative
Chicago Community Mennonite Church
Chicago Sinai Congregation
Christ Lutheran Church of Kokoma
Congregation Beth El Zedek, Indianapolis
Congregation Beth Shalom, Indianapolis
Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist, Palatine
Cumberland First Baptist Church
Downey Avenue Christian Church, Indianapolis
Earth Care Bloomington Interfaith Alliance
Emanuel Congregation, Chicago
Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, Oak Park
First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Indianapolis
First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana
First Presbyterian Church of Champaign
First United Church of Oak Park
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Geneva
Grace United Church of Christ, Sauk Village
Highlands Presbyterian Church, La Grange
Hyde Park Union Church
Lafayette Church of the Brethren
Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church
New Covenant Fellowship, Champaign
New Deliverance Presbyterian Church, Chicago
Northview Church of the Brethren, Indianapolis
North Shore Unitarian Church, Deerfield
Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights
Parroquia Luterana Sagrado Corazón Church, Waukegan
Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, Oak Park
Progressive Community Church, Gary
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
Shalom Mennonite Church, Indianapolis
Sinai Temple of Champaign
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Brookfield
Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg
Southside Fellowship, Elkhart
St. Andrew's Lutheran Campus Center at the University of Illinois
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wilmette
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Barrington Hills
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glen Ellyn
Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
Unitarian Church of Evanston
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
United Methodist Women of Park Ridge
Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Oak Park
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington
Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rock Valley
Winchester Friends Church
Earth Champions
Earth Champions are Houses of Worship that give back to Faith in Place with a gift of $100 or more during a fiscal year. This partnership helps Faith in Place continue to grow its connections to faith communities and advance its mission.
