Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
GOSHEN, KY
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
CREASEY MAHAN NATURE PRESERVE IS A PUBLIC CHARITY ESTABLISHED IN 1975 THROUGH THE LEGACY OF VIRGINIA CREASEY MAHAN AND HOWARD MAHAN, SERVING 60,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE NATURE PRESERVE IS A 170-ACRE FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATION WITH NINE MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, CAMPING, WATERFALLS, SPRINGS, AN EDUCATIONAL NATURE CENTER, A HISTORIC MAHAN MANOR, SPRING HOUSE, TWO-ACRE WOODLAND GARDEN FEATURING NATIVE WILDFLOWERS AND FERNS, AN ADA-ACCESSIBLE FOREST FRIENDS' PLAYGROUND, AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDE THRIVE FOREST SCHOOL - A NATURE-IMMERSION PRESCHOOL -- AND THRIVE SUMMER CAMP, AFTERNOON ADVENTURERS (AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM), MONTHLY NATURALIST-LED HIKES, AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 24 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Louisville | $453K | 4 |
| Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable Foundation | $320K | 3 |
| W L Lyons Brown Foundation | $312K | 3 |
| Barr Foundation Inc C/O J Mcferran Barr Ii | $175K | 4 |
| Mahan Foundation | $138K | 4 |
| Network for Good | $124K | 3 |
| Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation | $45K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $38K | 4 |
| Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust | $20K | 1 |
| Lg&E and Ku Foundation | $14K | 4 |
Leadership
TAVIA CATHCART BROWN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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