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Annual Fund 2025
Fuel the Future of Science Education!
This is an exciting time for the Bend Science Station. The popularity of our STEM education programs continues to grow as more teachers and schools turn to us for high-quality, hands-on science experiences. By investing in the 2025 Annual Fund, you ensure that youth across Central Oregon can explore science in ways that spark lifelong curiosity, confidence, and innovation. The next generation faces complex challenges that require scientific understanding and clear thinking. The future belongs to those who can question thoughtfully and make decisions grounded in evidence. The Bend Science Station gives students that power, providing a path forward through expertly designed STEM programs and authentic research experiences.
As more teachers and schools request our programs, it’s clear that hands-on science is a priority for our community. Your investment in the Science Station ensures that every child - regardless of background - has access to the kind of learning that builds critical thinkers and problem solvers.
All of us here at the Science Station wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.
The Science Station gratefully acknowledges the significant financial contributions of last year's donors.
Your donations are still doing incredible things today!
Visionaries
($5,000+)
Anonymous
Barbara Bermudez
Boyd Family Foundation
Bob + Carolyn Dietz
Jane + Douglas Krech
Walter + Karen Loewenstern
Louise Malone
Sarah + Dave Schrott
(OCF Advised Fund)
Eileen + Gary Wehrle
(OCF Advised Fund)
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Trailblazers
($1,000+)​
Anonymous
Matthew + Barbara Bohnert
Erin + Chris Borla
Brooks Resources
John + Joan Casey
(OCF Advised Fund)
Jim + Kathy Dennis
Jason + Christy Dimmig
Dan Erickson
Dan Hobin
Harry + Laurie Hollander
Sue + Mike Hollern
Don + Jane Hunt
Rod + Kristin Ketner
James + Judi Knapp
Jim + Glenna Larsen
Wayne Lewis + Kim Ely
Morrison-Maierle Inc.
Don + Katy Peek
Pinetops Foundation
Tracy Scheidtmann
+ Scott Howitson
Kathy Schwiebert
+ James Wakefield
Lee + Marcia Stevenson
Karen Surmacewicz
Suterra Employee Giving Program
Christine + David Vernier
Pat Wallstrom
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Voyagers
($500+)
Pete Beeman
Kristi J. Brown, Inc.
Kris Bryan
Pam + Bob Caine
Cascade Crest Transitions
Olivia Crisp
Barbara Dorr​
Sierra Freihoefer
Jorge A. Garcia de Luna
Tim + Jenny Green
Kirsten Heinz
Betsy + Tom Koehler
Kollective Technology
The Lanigan Family
John McColgan
+ Mary Ann Ahmed
Meggan McLeod
Mountain Burger Bend
Bill + Susanna Ross
(OCF Advised Fund)
Trish Smith
The Source Weekly
Thomas + Stephanie Sundborg
The Wallace Group, Inc.
Weston Technology Solutions
Julie Winters
Tammy + Oliver Wisco
Pathfinders
($250+)​​
Anonymous
Tom + Amy Bahrman
Charlotte + Scott Gilbride
Paul Hutter
Quinn + Tyson Keever
Erin + Craig McLeod
Emily + Nathan Osborn
Dave + Cindy Rasmussen
​Rod Ray
Hannah Specht + Henry Reich
The Wolf Family
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​Explorers
($100+)​​
JoAnn Ahmed
Anonymous
Mel Bermudez
Brennan + Matthew Bentley
Corey + Wendy Bloom
Katrina Brandis
Mark Buchanan
Adam + Molly Carroll
Sandy + Tom Clawson
Scott Crabtree
The Cunningham Family
Farina Family
Ari Halpern
Rita Hansen
Tami + Teague Hatfield
Collins + Wendy Hemingway
Lori + Peter King
Ed LaChapelle
Marge Lee
Linda + Larry Martin
Jan McGowan Nonprofit Consulting
MGM Law Firm
Ruth + Bob Napier
Kelly Nguyen
Mandy + John Peoples
Jolie Perkins
Barbara Pettersen
Allegra + Dylan Riley
Denise + Tony Roberts
Michael Rudd + Nadine Knight
Mehdi + Jennifer Salari
Ian + Megan Smith
Mark Stamler + Nora Takla
Stan Turel
Kara Verdoorn + Aaron Bartel
Alan + Pat Wilson
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Champions
(up to $100)
Anonymous
Neil Baunsgard
Julia + Saulius Eidukas
Sara Farina
Mary Harris
Dana Hayden
Jenell + Scott Henson
Tom + Nancy Hickmann
Scott Lustig
Dan Martin
Karen Miller
Annie Muske-Dukes
Heather Nygaard
Matt Orr + Kathryn Kocurek
Steve + Carol Rooney
Tina Pavelic + Steve Roti​
Sandy + Ryan Shaffer
Michael Still
Tracy Willson-Scott
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