EMMA L WILSON KING FOUNDATION INC
EIN 52-2447831 · Historical Organizations (A80)
What they do
A Civic and Educational Foundation for The Enhancement of Neighborhoods In The Community of East St. Louis, Il. The Foundation is A Volunteer Nonprofit Organization Committed to Improving Key Elements of The City Such A Parks, Gardens and Buildings. The Education Committees Function is to Provide Annual Scholarship Awards to High School Seniors and New Coat Awards to Elementary and Middle Schools. Projects and Activities Are Designed to Encourage Youths to A Higher Level of Excellent. Each Year The Committee Award New Coats and Scholarships to Three Districts In The Metro-East Area. School District 189, East St. Louis, School District 188 Love Joy and School District 187, Cahokia. A Festival is Done Once A Year Providing Free Mechanic Rides, Inflatables and Entertainment for All That Attend. In 2025 More Than 4,000 Children and Adults Attended The Event.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2005
- Location
- PO BOX 457, E SAINT LOUIS, IL 62202-0457
- County
- St. Clair
- In care of
- % WILLA ALLEN