HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION
LASALLE, IL
The Hegeler Carus Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been operating in LaSalle, IL, since the late 19th century. Founded by Edward C. Hegeler and Mary Slocum Carus Hegeler, the foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Hegeler family, their philanthropic activities, and the history of LaSalle, IL.
The Foundation is the owner of the Hegeler Carus Mansion, a Victorian-style mansion built in 1876 and was the former home of Edward and Mary Hegeler and their son, Edward Carus Hegeler. The Mansion is now open to the public and is a National Historic Landmark.
The Foundation also owns the Hegeler Carus Park, a 24-acre park that was donated to the City of LaSalle by the Hegelers in 1914. The park contains a number of historic buildings and monuments, including the original Hegeler Carus Mansion, and a bronze statue of Edward C. Hegeler.
The Foundation also manages the Hegeler Carus Library, which houses the Hegeler family’s vast collection of books, manuscripts, and other artifacts. The Library is open to the public and is a great resource for students and researchers from around the world.
The Hegeler Carus Foundation also sponsors a number of educational and cultural programs, including the Hegeler Carus Lecture Series, which brings prominent speakers from around the world to LaSalle, IL. Additionally, the foundation also funds grants for local organizations and institutions.
Overall, the Hegeler Carus Foundation is an integral part of LaSalle, IL, and has been a major driving force behind the city's preservation, education, and cultural development.
HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LASALLE IL. US MID #8401700173
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION
- telephone: 8152245892
HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION
1307 SEVENTH ST.
LASALLE
IL
61301
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HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION Information
| MID # | 8401700173 |
| Name | HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION |
| Alternate Name | HEGELER CARUS FOUNDATION |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.335475, -89.087933 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 099 US Census Tract: 962100 US Census Block: 3053 |