EMMA L WILSON KING FOUNDATION INC

EAST ST LOUIS, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri.  The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city.  The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins.  The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis.  The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.  In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc is a non-profit organization based in East St Louis, Illinois. The foundation was established in honor of Emma L Wilson King, a community leader and educator who dedicated her life to promoting education and social justice in the region.

The foundation's primary focus is on providing educational opportunities and resources to underprivileged children and youth in the East St Louis area. They offer various programs and services to empower young people and help them achieve academic success, including after-school tutoring, mentoring, and college readiness workshops.

In addition to education, the Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc also supports initiatives that promote social justice and community empowerment. They collaborate with other organizations to provide resources and support to local families, including food assistance, housing, and healthcare.

The foundation relies on the support of volunteers, donors, and community partners to achieve their goals. They work tirelessly to improve the lives of those living in East St Louis and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.

EMMA L WILSON KING FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EAST ST LOUIS IL. US MID #8401701311

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 10,503 from tax period 201304 (YYYYMM).

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EMMA L WILSON KING FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 457
EAST ST LOUIS
IL
62202-0457

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MID # 8401701311
Name EMMA L WILSON KING FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 522447831
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 15,196
REVENUE 10,503
LAT/LONG 38.622378, -90.15425
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 500900
US Census Block: 2018