Those Who Make It Possible

The Florida Philharmonic is deeply grateful to the individuals, families, businesses, and foundations whose generosity makes our concerts possible. Every gift helps bring outstanding professional musicians, inspiring performances, and meaningful community engagement to Southwest Florida.

2025-26 Concert Season

Corporate Sponsor

The Peace River Team at Morgan Stanley

Founder’s Society 

($10,000+)

Rudy Askew & Rose Hergenhan

Cheryl Berlon

Ron & Cindy Blythe

Kathy Kelle & Karl Fedronas

Anthony Licata

Catherine Reiche

Maestro’s Circle

($5,000–$9,999)

Lydia Gattanell

Gregg & Grace Hansen

Tyler & Carolyn Swanson

Nancy & Carl Wolaver

Robert Weitz

Baton

($2,500–$4,999)

Mia DeLong

Patricia Funn

Thomas & Patricia Kessler

Eric Loche

Alexia Martin

Robert & Cate Peterson

Benefactor

($1,000–$2,499)

Charlotte Community Foundation

David Alverson

Barbara Berman

Hilton & Ginny Bicknell

Michael Darcey

Kendall Ellingson & Dianne Tufts

William & Joan Daly Graves

John & Donna Peterman

Merle & Steven Fischer

Sharon A. Galvin

Ramon (Tony) Gil, M.D.

Isaac James

JoAnn Orpha Kidd

Barbara Magill

George Miller

Robert Palma

Pat Latessa & Corinne Johnson

Ann & Richard Pfister-Brown

Punta Gorda Rotary

Jon & Penny Shattuck

Avice Sunter

Jan & Christie Van Heek

Janet Wilcox

Principal

($250–$999)

Dr. M. Dietsch & Jayne Kowaleski

George & Judy Darrell

Mary Schmitendorf

Maureen Peters (in memory of Doug Lowndes)

Robert Blong

George & Judy Darrell

Marvin & Joanell Dyrstad

Darrell & Linda Ebert

Florida Moves

Anne Gutsell & Michael Juergensen

Nancy Johnson

Joyce McCandless

Michael Hankins

Andrea Millerschoen

Howard & Karen Noonan

Jill Ovens

Ivor Percent

Aaron Reis

Constance & William Robison

Friend

($100–$249)

Nancy Meadows

Leonnore Feinberg

Barbara Berman

Gail & Charles Busch

Donor

($50–$99)

Bari Amadio

Jayne Mardo

Sushila Cherian

2024-25 Debut Concert Season

Corporate Sponsor

The Peace River Team at Morgan Stanley

Founder’s Society 

($10,000+)

Cheryl Berlon

Catherine Reiche

Maestro’s Circle

($5,000–$9,999)

Kathy Kelle & Karl Fedronas

Baton

($2,500–$4,999)

Lydia Gattanell

Judy Kaff

Brian & Tammy Kilgore

Punta Gorda Symphony Endowment Fund

Tyler & Carolyn Swanson

Benefactor

($1,000–$2,499)

Rudy & Rose Hergenhan-Askew

Ron & Cindy Blythe

Sushila Cherian

Muriel DeStefano

Bob Ives & Barbara Frush

Andrea Millershoen

Steve & Joan Pruitt

Nancy Sharpless

Janet Wilcox

Carl Wolaver & Nancy Lambert

Principal

($250–$999)

Susan & John Cravens

George & Judy Darrell

Vincent DiMartino

Marvin & Joanell Dyrstad

Darrell & Linda Ebert

Jacquelyn Engle

Farr Law Firm

Kevin & Jeanne Hogan

Dr. Marvin Jowalewski & Jayne Dietsch

Celia Mendelsohn

Janice Reynolds

Katherine Stubbins Rodriguez

Ramsay & Jana Young

Friend

($100–$249)

Hilton & Ginny Bicknell

Steve & Melissa Brown

Church of the Good Shepherd

Andrew DeJoseph

Linda Gianscaspro

Alpha Huddelston

Thomas & Patricia Kessler

Elaine Reynolds

John & Donna Peterman

Hermann & Jeri Schaller

Mary Schmitendorf

Mark & Ellen Skolnik

Phil Smithka

Nancy A. Wing

Donor

($50–$99)

Carol Baker

Kate Krause

Judith Oswald

J. Patrick & Annie Reagan

Help Write the Next Chapter

Every gift—large or small—helps bring exceptional live orchestral music to Southwest Florida. If you’d like to join the generous supporters recognized on this page, we’d be honored to welcome you.