2026 Festival Donors

Donations received February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026

For nearly 30 years, the Weber State University Storytelling Festival has become one of the premier cultural events in Northern Utah. The Festival has garnered national and state awards and an international reputation for nurturing the art of storytelling. The Festival is best known for our efforts in bringing large numbers of youth storytellers to the stage. This could not have happened without the stellar support of the University, local school districts, foundations, businesses, and individual donors.

The Weber State University Storytelling Festival invites you to become a donor for our annual festival. Plans have been made for events that will appeal to every age group. Nationally and regionally acclaimed storytellers will capture your heart and create an unforgettable experience in literacy, culture, and the arts. Again, this year, with the support of festival donors, all events will be free. By not charging for the storytelling events, we are able to encourage more involvement from schools, families, and individuals in the community.

All donors at the following levels will be recognized in the festival program.

We would like to thank the following individuals and groups, who are donors of this year’s festival.
Please consider joining them. Monthly payments can be arranged.

Donate to the Festival

$25,000 +

Stewart Education Foundation

$10,000 – $24,999

Anonymous

$5,000 – $9,999

Davis School District
Weber School District
Weber State University President's Office

$1,000 – $4,999

DeeDee and Gordy Mower
Douglas & Shelley Felt Family Foundation
Judith P Mitchell
Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation
Treehouse Children's Museum
Vincent C. and Kristin S. Bates

$500 – $999

Ann L Ellis
Ogden School Foundation
Utah Storytelling Guild

$1 – $499

Anonymous
Beverly G Heslop
Emily Heaton
Jack L Rasmussen
Jane H Brewer
Kathy Gambles
Malcolm R Bathke
Samuel L Payne
Virginia M Rasmussen

The Storytelling Festival and the Treehouse Museum have enjoyed a wonderful partnership over many years. Thank you for all the years that we have been able to work together!