YOU ARE DEEPLY ROOTED
We depend on the generosity and support of people like you. Your donation is an investment in our artistic work and the communities we serve. Your support means Deeply Rooted’s artistic vision and culture can continue to grow — a culture that educates, inspires, and empowers.
Deeply Rooted is grateful to all our Deeply Rooted Dance Center supporters! Please join us in thanking our donors listed below.
OUR DONORS

These are Donations received between 1/1/2024 - 4/30/2025
Institutional Giving
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• Mellon Foundation
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Arts Work Fund
Chicago's Cultural Treasures
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The Joyce Foundation
Reva and David Logan Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Wayfarer Foundation
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Martha and Donald Farley Family Foundation
Polk Bros Foundation
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Allstate
Alphawood Foundation
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Illinois Arts Council
International Association of Blacks in Dance
UChicago - Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project
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Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Irving Harris Foundation
The Shubert Foundation
US Bank
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American Airlines
Athletico
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Euromonitor International
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Goodman Theatre
Michael Lavelle Wines
Parkway Social
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Arts FMS
Auditorium Theatre
Brown Sugar Bakery
Builder's Vision
Saints Foundation
Individual Donors
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The Weasel Fund: Bob Shapiro & Ginger Farley
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Peter Gotsch & Dr. Jana French
B. and M. Obama
Cheryl Yuen
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Anonymous
Daniel Ash
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Jason and Tracy Branch
Jane Brownley
Joyce Chelberg
Violet Clark
Makeda Crayton
Robin Crayton
Kelli David-Low
Elizabeth Yntema and Mark Ferguson
Margaret Fouche
The Fuchs, Byrne, Frias Family
Carolyn Grantham
Ash Gray
David Jones
Linda Loving
Philippe Ravanas
Parle Roe-Taylor
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Betsy Covell
Jennifer Edgcomb
Wendy Holmes
Gretchen Paletta
Susan A. Payne Charitable Giving Fund
Corrine Springer
The Saints Volunteers for the Performing Arts
William Ziemann
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Joseph and Jacqueline Aguanno Fund
Renee Alvis
Dave Barclay
Mary Sue Barrett
Lois Becker
Irwin Broidy
Karen Brown
Andre Brown
Kelly Buras
Kelim Clark
Michael Cleavenger
Donald M. Crayton
Peggy Davis
Penny Davis
Karishma Desouza
Jean Edwards
Colleen Flanigan
Sadie Flucas
Joanie Friedman
Ronald Gatton
Stephanie Gold
Sarah Hess
Tanya Hines
Susan Holliday
Sharon Jackson
Betina Dunson Johnson
Patricia Jones-Blessman
LaTonya A. Latimore
Monica Leventhal
Lori Lindsey
Jesse Lipson
Kristopher Lopez
Sarah Ludden
Kevin McGirr
Maureen McGrath
John Mosby
Judy Narcisse
Leon Ocasio
Artis Olds
Yinka Orafidiya
Ellen Peterson
Barbara Pierce
Iesha Queen Moorehead
Angela Redmond
Otis Richardson
Shariba Rivers
Steve Rokicki
Edward Rule
Michelle Taylor Sanders
John Schneider
Terri Shepard
David Shield
Carrie E.Smith
Floyd Springer
Adam Stanley
Brian Starr
Valda Staton
Stephanie Stephens
Renee Thomas
Pamela Triche
Cathrine Vaughn
Lisa Walker
Daryl Wells
Richard Wester
Matilda (Tilly) Wilhoite
Valerie Williams
Kyla Williams Tate
Christine Worny
Cynthia Wozny-Carl
Deeply Rooted’s programs are partially sponsored or supported by
VISIONARY PARTNER
TRANSFORMATIVE SUPPORT
SEASONAL CONTRIBUTORS
OFFICIAL PROVIDER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Annual programming is also generously supported by: Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks Program, Pamela Crutchfield, Irving Harris Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Peter M Gotsch and Dr. Jana L. French, and
The Weasel Fund/Bob Shapiro & Ginger Farley