2026 Chippewa Valley Book Festival Sponsors & Donors
Our festival partners—
gratefully acknowledge the generosity of donors whose direct funding and in-kind support ensure that the Chippewa Valley Book Festival remains a vibrant and enriching community experience. Please consider sponsoring part of the festival.
Although we do everything we can for accuracy, errors happen. If you have donated and do not see your name listed, you would like to update how your name is listed, or if you notice an error, please let us know via e-mail: chippewavalleybookfestival@gmail.com. Names current as of 10/16/2026.
Eau Claire Bestseller: $2,500 and greater.
At our highest level, these foundations and individuals allow us to create long-range planning, including bringing rising, award-winning authors, at national, regional, and local levels. Our deepest thanks for your generosity.
Honorable Thomas H. and Jill Barland
Jeanne Foust
Mark Wise
Publisher: $1,000 to $2,499
These businesses and individuals donate significant support and allow us to bring in national and international authors to the Chippewa Valley so you can enjoy their presentations!
Access Eau Claire Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation
Drs. Rusty and Ann Brand
Judy Dekan
Dr. Kerry Kincaid and Dr. Daniel Kincaid
Meg Nord & Paul Kaldjian
Sarah Robertson
Gordon and Rita Simon
Editor: $500 to $999
Amy Alpine
Greg and Teresa Burnett
Patricia Henke
Eileen and Steven Immerman
Karen Loeb & David Dial
Gregory Morris in memory of John, Elizabeth and Alison Morris
Samir Murty
Diane Peters
Roger and Sue Tietz
Becky Wood
Copywriters: $250 to $499
Paul Bowman
Penny & Tom Graham
Lois Helland
Irene Lazda
Sherry L. Macaul
Martha Mohler
Emily and Gregg Moore
Michael and Martha O'Halloran
Dr. Robert V. St Louis
Cathy Sultan
Emily Teetzen
Donald Weber
Proofreaders: $10 to $249
Lucy and Charlie Bauer
Edward and Jacqueline Belka
Sara and Thomas Bryan
Susan Carroll
Susan and Richard Cochrane
Carlyn Conway
Ruth Crouse
Lisa & Bob Eierman
Kelly Endres
Mary Flynn
Louise Foss
Carol and William Gabler
Jeremy E. Gragert
Janice & Philip Happe
Karen Havholm & Glenn Reynolds
Karen Hebert
Lois Helland
Ann Heywood
Michael J. Hilger
Timothy and Karen Hirsch
Laurie Hollars
Mike and Barbara Huggins
Carol Kading
Susan and Ray Koch
Raymond and Christine Kondrasuk
Kathy Kovell
Jill & Michael LaBarbera
Patricia and Dr. Ronald Lange
Janis P. Lazda
Kathryn E. Lindsay
Karen Loeb & David Dial
Jonathan and Allyson Loomis
Deborah Mathson
Richard and Kathleen Matter
Mary McGlynn
Marjorie K McManus
Joe and Joy Motto
Daniel and Laurie Norstedt
Dennis Olson
Sue and Doug Pearson
Merey and Jerry Price
Margaret Quaid
Dennis & Betty Reinke
Natalia Ripeckyj
Kathleen M. Roy
Kelvin and Shirl Ruesch
Susan and Tom Rusboldt
Connie Russell
Jane Schley
Ellen L. Terwilliger
Linda Vognar
Paul Wagner & Cindy Schlosser
Kimera and Darcy Way
Rebecca and Paul White Body
Annis Williams
Barbara Wimunc-Pearson
