The Jeffris Family Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the cultural history and heritage of the American Midwest. Through its funding programs, the Foundation aims to support and encourage the preservation of historic structures and sites, ensuring their significance is maintained for future generations.
The Jeffris Heartland Fund is designed to support the development of important historic preservation projects within the Midwestern states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This initiative seeks to fund half the cost of Historic Structure Reports with grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, requiring a dollar-for-dollar match in cash from sources other than the Jeffris Family. The fund underscores a commitment to not only preserve physical structures but also to invest in the broader goal of maintaining the Midwest's rich cultural heritage. Applications for this grant must be discussed with a Director of the Foundation before submission, emphasizing a personalized and consultative approach to grantmaking.