Supporters of BLACK OCEAN

We are profoundly grateful to everyone who believes, as we do, that poetry is vital to language and living. Your generosity powers Black Ocean’s work and offers visionary support for independent publishing and poetry.

This page is updated monthly and recognizes donors as of November 1, 2025.
Please send any corrections to janaka@blackocean.org.

Sustaining Donors

Our deepest gratitude to our Sustaining Donors, who have made extraordinary lifetime donations of $20,000+

The Merrill Family Charitable Foundation

Visionary’s Circle

Recognizing donors who have made an annual gift of $5,000+

Patron’s Circle

Recognizing donors who have made an annual gift of $2,500+

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benefactor’s Circle

Recognizing donors who have made an annual gift of $1,000+

Jan Borene & Alan Mathiowetz
Ilene Carver
Daniel Toner
Becca Wadlinger
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