The Jim Gatchell Museum has announced the final total in its fundraising effort to “match” a $30K pledge from an anonymous donor.
It’s an incredible $59,338!
Late last year, an unnamed donor offered up the $30 grand and would match dollar for dollar contributions from the local community.
According to Director Sylvia Bruner, the museum had received more than $17K by the end of the calendar year.
But, the local contributions kept coming during the new year!
As a result of the community’s generosity, the donor agreed to provide the full $30K to the museum after all.
Bruner reports that more than 70 individuals participated in the matching effort that began in late November.
