The Circle of Stars (formerly the Step Up Circle) is DEF’s core community of donors - individuals, families, and businesses - whose generosity lights the way for Decatur’s students.
From the stellar beginnings of a Nebula to the steady brilliance of a North Star, every level of giving represents a deep commitment to helping our children overcome obstacles and reach their fullest potential.
Join our constellation of supporters.
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Individuals, families, and businesses will all be listed (unless requested to be anonymous):
on our website,
in our Decatur Focus annual report, and
at all DEF events as a Circle of Stars donor.
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We have some exciting new merch in the works. It will be a pleasant surprise!
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We will hold a private donor event at a local home exclusively for our Circle of Stars donors to attend.
All Circle of Star donors, regardless of giving level, will receive some perks, as a thank you.
Many Thanks to our 2025-2026 Stars
Gretchen D’Huyvetter Cobb & James Cobb
Leah & Sam Jenness
Lynn Paxton
Donna & Bill Woolf
Pam & Dan Galenkamp
The Heemann/ Byrd Family
Ash Miller & Jenny Phillips
Martha & Leighton Moore
Steve & Nicki Salcedo
Shannon & Anthony Scalese
Jill Wasserman & Stephen Devereaux
Dan & Kim Baskerville
Meagan & Eric Berardi
Caroline Morgan Berchuck & Jake Berchuck
Haqiqa & Bill Bolling
Laura Bollman & Preston Cockney
Wendy & Andy Childers
Jane & Jim Donofrio
India & Will Epps
Ana Fomin
Ashley & James Howle
Molly & Scott Marrah
Anonymous Donors
Hope Baker
Jenna & Clayton Black
Naomi & Stan Orkin
Andy & Maura George Simpson
Amber & Garrett Womble
Margaret & Viraj Master
Mekeda & Khal Morris
Guy & Charlotte Pfeiffer
Ben & Merry Pope
Kelly & Jason Richardson
Nia Schooler & Walter Broner
Weonhee & Ryan Shin
Matt & Julie Smith
Christa & Tim Sobon
Mary Lynn & Raul Trujillo