The Foundation for the Rex Theater is excited to announce that it was awarded two $15,000 grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation with a matching grant from the Marcus Anderson Family Foundation. These two grants will fund the development of a Master Plan for the rehabilitation of the historic theater. The Rehabilitation Master Plan is a two-part process that will culminate in a phased plan for improvements to the Rex Theater. The intent is to create a phased rehabilitation plan that will allow the Foundation to operate the theater between phases and to work toward full rehabilitation over the next 10+ years. The Master Plan process will assist the Rex Board and key stakeholders in defining and documenting a shared vision for rehabilitating and operating the historic theater. Architect Dawn Bushnaq will lead the effort.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a leading funder in the historic preservation movement, awarding more than $13 million to organizations across the country last year. Established in 1969, National Trust Preservation Funds encourage preservation at the local level, supporting nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing seed money for preservation projects. "Organizations like the Foundation for the Rex Theater help to ensure that communities all across the United States retain their unique sense of place," said Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "We are honored to provide a grant to the Foundation of the Rex Theater, which will use the funds to help preserve an important piece of our shared national heritage."

The Marcus Anderson Family Foundation is a self-funded, Idaho based nonprofit with an attention to community involvement and improvement.  “The Marcus Anderson Family Foundation is proud to be of continued support for the Rex Theater. We are committed to fostering growth and providing resources where they are needed most,” said Marcus Anderson, President. “Our foundation remains dedicated to making a lasting impact. We are honored to uplift and strengthen the Priest River community, and those we serve.”