Donations

Thanks to the Galena Foundation, all donations will be contributed directly to the Bicentennial Legacy Project.

Legacy Projectview renderings

Contribution Levels

Pioneer
Galena General
Steamboat Captain
Architect
Prospector
Galenian

$10,000+
$5,000 - 9,999
$1,000 - 4,999
$500 - 999
$250 - 499
Any

Current Contributors

Galena 2026 is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to contribute to our Bicentennial celebration.  Fundraising will continue throughout the year for the legacy project, and money contributed by our sponsors will give us the opportunity to produce world-class events!

Cash Donors

Paul and Judy Jackson
PEO Sisterhood
Outlook Club
Fortnightly Club
Nick and Tilli Wienen Family
Jeremy and Jamie Loso
Edward Jones

In Kind Donors

Galena Public Library
Galena Country Tourism
City of Galena
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
Willis Computer Solutions

Drone show sponsors

Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort
Galena Country Tourism
Galena Territory Association
First Community Bank of Galena
United Missouri Bank
Northwest Illinois Foundation

$10,000 Donors

Belvedere Mansion And Gardens
John and Bonnie Cox
Rotary Club of Galena, Illinois
Community Development Fund of Galena
Galena VFW Post
DeSoto House / Country Inn & Suites

$25,000 Grant

Galena Country Tourism
Galena Country has given a $25,000 marketing grant to promote the Bicentennial events

$75,000 Grant

The Galena Foundation, Inc
The Galena Foundation grant is paying for all the Bicentennial events, allowing 100% of your donation to go toward the Legacy Project.