Trout Valley Restoration Society
Did you know that not only does Trout Valley have an Association and a Village but we also have a 501(c)3 charitable organization called the Trout Valley Preservation and Restoration Society? The Society has been used for various activities including the Fen restoration "Save our Ponds", the 2016 pond dredging project, two pool projects (womans bathroom & the new fence, decking and grass area), plus fish stocking in the ponds.
Purpose
The purpose of the Trout Valley Preservation and Restoration Society is:
1. To promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds, and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates which compose the Village of Trout Valley and the area around the Village, through education, advocacy, and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
2. To organize and serve individuals and organizations interested in the local history of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
3. To compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy.
4. To be an advocate for the history, design, preservation and restoration of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
5. To bring about greater recognition of the historical significance of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
6. To foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community.
7. To ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
8. To disseminate information relative to the interests of the Society; and,
9. To encourage the interaction of experienced and capable volunteers to assist with the common problems of preservation, maintenance, upkeep and restoration.
1. To promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds, and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates which compose the Village of Trout Valley and the area around the Village, through education, advocacy, and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
2. To organize and serve individuals and organizations interested in the local history of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
3. To compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy.
4. To be an advocate for the history, design, preservation and restoration of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
5. To bring about greater recognition of the historical significance of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
6. To foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community.
7. To ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
8. To disseminate information relative to the interests of the Society; and,
9. To encourage the interaction of experienced and capable volunteers to assist with the common problems of preservation, maintenance, upkeep and restoration.
DOCUments
Meetings
Board Members
David Peterson – President (2024)
George Zahn – Treasurer (2024)
Tonia Gonzalez – Secretary (2022)
Bob Baker (2024)
David Hall (2023)
Ann Somers (2022)
David Vogeler (2023)
Greg Goodrich (2022)
Diana Graf (2022)
George Zahn – Treasurer (2024)
Tonia Gonzalez – Secretary (2022)
Bob Baker (2024)
David Hall (2023)
Ann Somers (2022)
David Vogeler (2023)
Greg Goodrich (2022)
Diana Graf (2022)
History
The Trout Valley Preservation and Restoration Society was established as an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation in 2005 and was granted tax exempt status by the IRS on February 26, 2007. At the time the Society was formed, the Articles of Incorporation stated that the purposes of the organization was:
To promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates through education, advocacy and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
Since then, the Articles have been amended twice. The Statement of Purpose of the organization currently states:
Trout Valley Preservation and Restoration Society, hereafter referred to as the Society, exists to promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the buildings, structures, grounds, and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates through education, advocacy, and public awareness.
In support of this mission, the Society shall conduct all lawful activities and pursue any and all lawful purposes for which not for profit corporations may be incorporated under the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986; and is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The Society is authorized to accept, hold, administer and distribute for said purposes such funds as may from time to time be given to it by any person, persons or corporations, to receive gifts and make financial and other types of contributions and assistance to charitable and educational organizations, and in general to do all things that may appear necessary and useful in accomplishing the purposes set forth in these Articles, as amended.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles and amendments hereto, the Society shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
In the event of dissolution of the Society, the Board of Directors, after paying or making provision for the payment of al/liabilities of the Society, shall distribute all assets for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding section of any future tax code), or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. In no event shall an officer or director of the Society or any private individual be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the Society
To promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates through education, advocacy and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
Since then, the Articles have been amended twice. The Statement of Purpose of the organization currently states:
Trout Valley Preservation and Restoration Society, hereafter referred to as the Society, exists to promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the buildings, structures, grounds, and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates through education, advocacy, and public awareness.
In support of this mission, the Society shall conduct all lawful activities and pursue any and all lawful purposes for which not for profit corporations may be incorporated under the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986; and is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The Society is authorized to accept, hold, administer and distribute for said purposes such funds as may from time to time be given to it by any person, persons or corporations, to receive gifts and make financial and other types of contributions and assistance to charitable and educational organizations, and in general to do all things that may appear necessary and useful in accomplishing the purposes set forth in these Articles, as amended.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles and amendments hereto, the Society shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
In the event of dissolution of the Society, the Board of Directors, after paying or making provision for the payment of al/liabilities of the Society, shall distribute all assets for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding section of any future tax code), or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. In no event shall an officer or director of the Society or any private individual be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the Society