WATSEKA COMMUNITY RENEWAL
EIN 33-1341011 · Community & Neighborhood Development (S20)
What they do
Our Purpose is to Support Preservation, Protection and Restoration of Historic Structures In The Greater Watseka Area From The Threat of Neglect, Obsolescence, and The Pressures of A Modern Society. to Achieve These Purposes We Will Support, Encourage, Inform, and Educate The Public of The Architectural Significance, History, and Heritage of The Greater Watseka Area While Promoting The Advantages In Our Community.
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Board and leadership roster (9)
ANGELINA PACHECOBOARD MEMBER
CATHERINE WILLIAMSTREASURER
CHRIS CANADYBOARD MEMBER
DIANE GAGNONSECRETARY
DONNA BEDEKERPRESIDENT
HELEN GERBERBOARD MEMBER
JOHN WHITMANCO-PRESIDENT
KATHY BECHELYBOARD MEMBER
SUZANNE CANADYBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 103 W Cherry Street, Watseka, IL 60970
- County
- Iroquois
- In care of
- Catherine Williams
- Primary officer
- Catherine Williams, treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Community & Neighborhood Development (S20)
- IRS tax category
- Community & Neighborhood Development