Keokuk, Ia- The Jeffris Family Foundation has awarded a challenge grant to the Keokuk Union Depot Foundation, totaling $274 thousand.
The challenge grant is designed to stimulate local contributions to continue the historic preservation project that began with the restoration of the tile roof and central tower.
To earn the Jeffris grant the Keokuk Union Depot Foundation will first have to raise a 2-for-1 match of $550,000 by June 30, 2023. Jeffris granted $333,000 for the earlier roof project, which led to over 400 contributors giving an additional $942,769.
The grant will be used to make restorations and improvements across the depot.
The Jeffris Family Foundation, based in Janesville, Wisconsin, focuses on the preservation and restoration of structures of significant historic and architectural value in small towns in the Midwest.
