The following businesses, individuals, and officials contributed a financial gift of at least $2,000.00 for the annual year beginning January 1, 2009:

Schroeder Manatee Ranch 

Congressman Vern Buchanan                                           

Mosaic Fertilizer         

State Representative Bill Galvano 

County Commissioner Donna Hayes

Benderson Development Company, LLC 

Bob Levy & Associates
 
NDC Construction Company 

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P. A. 
 
Neal Communities 

Icard Merrill