Restore, Revive, Relive!
Support the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum
The Jerry and Laura Jacobson Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, private foundation that funds the operations of the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum. Your donations help fund the Museum’s mission to preserve, protect and present railroad heritage and its artifacts. Our unique collection helps to educate the public of the past, present, and future of railroading and the importance it has, and continues, to play.
Scroll down to see all the ways you can support the Roundhouse:
General Donation
Unrestricted donations allow us to apply your generous donation to the area of greatest need. Clicking the 'Donate' button will take you to our secure donations page.
Boiler (Endowment)
The boiler and firebox together form the heart of the locomotive by creating energy in the form of steam. Endowment donations form the heart of the Museum’s funding by giving it sustainability for the future. Clicking the 'Donate' button will take you to our secure donations page.
Running Gear (Restoration)
The running gear converts energy from the boiler into mechanical motion giving the locomotive the ability to perform heavy work. Restoration donations give motion to current and future restoration projects, helping the Museum to achieve an important part of its mission. Clicking the 'Donate' button will take you to our secure donations page.
Tender (Operations)
The tender may seem unremarkable at first glance, but its role is vital, supplying the fuel and water needed by the locomotive. Operational donations supply funding to the Museum for areas of greatest need. Clicking the 'Donate' button will take you to our secure donations page.
Train Crew (Education)
Sharing the art, science and history of steam railroading with the public is a core mission of the Museum. Donations support our ongoing programs and assist with the funding of new educational initiatives. Clicking the 'Donate' button will take you to our secure donations page.