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.
$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
