Smith Family Leadership Circle
As a patron of the Smith Family Leadership Circle of giving, you commit to building the capacity and expertise at Detroit PBS that translates to deep and evolving understanding of our community and the resources needed to serve at our highest quality.
A Roll Call of Leaders
The Smith Family extends our heartfelt gratitude to all who have chosen to walk with us.
- Michael & Adele Acheson
- James & Beverly Aitken
- Mary R. Barnett
- James & Marcia Bonahoom
- The Colina Foundation
- Carole Cooper
- Harry Crowe
- The Marvin & Betty Danto Foundation
- Julie Dawson
- Richard C. Devereaux Foundation
- Mrs. Margaret Diponio & Mr. Charles Bietler
- Janice Fatt
- Phillip Wm. & Lauren Fisher
- Cynthia & Edsel Ford | Henry Ford II Fund
- Dale & Bruce Frankel
- Henry Grix & Howard Israel
- Phoebe Grylls
- Gregory Haynes & Richard Sonenklar
- Myrna Hitchman
- Tracey & Rich Homberg*
- J. & Lillian Kemler Foundation
- The Donald & Mary Kosch Foundation
- Lisa & Hannan Lis*
- Dana Locniskar & Christine Beck
- Sue & Dan Marus
- Matilda Wilson Fund
- Ann & Jim Nicholson*
- Stephanie & Timothy Nicholson*
- Ralph L. & Winifred E. Polk Foundation
- Tim & Margaret Price
- William & Jean Clark Rhodes Foundation
- Dulcie & Norman Rosenfeld
- Robert & Kathleen Rosowski
- Rick Ruby
- Sue Sarin
- Charles K. Sestok III
- Mary Schlaff & Sanford Koltonow
- Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schossau
- Michael & Suzette Simpson
- Peggie J. Hollingsworth-Smith
- William H. Smith and Family
- Strum Allesee Family Foundation
- Barbara & David Sturtz*
- Carlene & Rob Van Voorhies
- Eight who wish to remain Anonymous
*Detroit PBS Board of Trustees and Emeritus
Get In Touch
For more information on the Smith Family Leadership Circle, please contact your dedicated staff member or Jenna Moritz, Director Philanthropic Giving at [email protected]

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