KICKAPOO FOUNDATION
The Foundation
Kent & Kathy Lawrence established the Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy (“Foundation”) as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation on July 17, 2001 (FEIN 36-4471558). The Foundation applied for Federal tax-exempt status as a “Private Operating Foundation” on October 30, 2001 and was granted this status on July 24, 2003. The directors are Kent & Kathy Lawrence .
Our History
Established in the summer of 2001 by Kent & Kathy Lawrence, Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy helps preserve a natural area of Oregon, Illinois in the Mud Creek watershed and aims, in part, to demonstrate a successful synergy between nature and technology. On this site we will use the term “Kickapoo” when referring to the overall project, “Foundation” when referring to the not-for-profit organization, and “Conservancy” when referring to the land and its management.
KickapooMudCreek.org was created to attract and educate visitors and partner organizations as well as inspire sustainable development and advance nature conservation.
We hope to offer a fresh perspective, conversational exchange and an engaging experience where individuals—ranging in experience levels and interests—can connect directly with Kickapoo’s values, history, projects and resources.
We want to ensure our site is inspiring, informative and proof that everyday citizens can build homes and live in balance with the environment—without sacrificing aesthetics or quality of life. We want to demonstrate existing possibilities in the most responsible and transparent way in order to help educate and encourage others.
Advisory Board
An Advisory Board will be established and will consist of landowners and others with an interest in the Foundation’s projects and chaired by a Director of the Foundation.
Donors List
The Foundation recognizes the following people and organizations for their contributions to Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy:
- Thom Greene
- Rick McCanse
- Natural Land Institute
- Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl
- Victor Zaderej
