woodHenge Foundation
# 000939081 EIN 92-1860772
MISSION: The woodHenge Foundation seeks to protect select natural features and human structures of Tennessee as historic sites, and to enhance awareness and appreciation of their significance to Tennessee history, indigenous peoples, ecology and metaphysics; and to support education, construction, land use and repurposing of materials consistent with these considerations.
History: the Foundation was established Jan 3, 2018 as part of the need to protect the “Good Spring” donated by the Town of Dandridge to the founding couple, partially deeded upon their plans to provide such protection. The Wildlife Sanctuary was unofficially created in 2014 by restrictive rental agreements and Use Agreements for anyone on the properties.
Objectives:
1) to raise monetary and physical support for the protection, maintenance, renovation, enhancement and publicity of the site called City Spring in Dandridge,TN; and any additional properties, structures and activities consistent with this Mission, to include a wildlife sanctuary and Event Haven.
2) to create and publish stories, articles, music and advisory services in support of such fund raising and public awareness efforts.
3) to explore ways in which local history and historic sites, their significance and inspiration, can be used to enhance individual goals of ecology, animal husbandry, spiritual development, life simplification, education; or to repurpose their condition or legal status to those objectives.
4) to support public awareness and appreciation of the town of Dandridge, its history, citizenship and vitality of its citizens as inspiration for the Tennessee Valley: function, simplicity, resilience and respect.
5) to explore ways to provide for the Foundation in perpetuity though the solicitation of grants, endowments, donations and volunteer services; plus business activities for profit or visibility.
6) to actively participate in public meetings and legal proceedings as may impact the Mission or Objectives of the Foundation, and to provide advisory services to individuals and organizations consistent with Mission objectives.
Funding:
Founding Donation: It is the objective and intent of Kenneth F. Muller and Cynthia R. Andresen to donate all of their assets to the Foundation to support activities and perpetuity. This will be accomplished by sale, transfer of title or legal document starting in 2018 and completed by 2024, with any remaining assets by Will upon the death of both parties.
Income from property management: The Foundation can make non-taxable income for rents and management of property under its control. This includes the property at 796 Goose Creek Rd for which the Foundation holds a Purchase Option with the right to rent or sell.
Income from business activities: The Foundation can engage in taxable profit activities with sales tax and business tax liability. Some events on the properties will be though AirBnb registration for legal protection and taxes to the county for support service.
Private donations: the Foundation can accept donations of monies, property, equipment and time; but is not a 503(C) corporation for tax deduction purposes, but could be if advantageous.
Grants: the Foundation can solicit and accept grants from institutions
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Active Projects:
Haven Event Center management to support the “Share Learn Grow” concept with rentable venues for meetings, teach-ins, family reunion dinners, recruitments, etc.
Wildlife Sanctuary, to model sustainability and protection of natural environments as a haven for life and endangered species.
ImpAct Advisory, to include sales of ImpAct type buildings and support services/training to ensure compliance with Mission objectives and sustainable use of materials or recycling/repurposing.
PAL Training/Advisory, to support the use and repurposing of disability support animals, and proper care and training of all animals.
Barrier Free Initiative, to research and support the reduction of barriers to individual choice and action in balance with respect for the needs of others, especially where the wants of others create such barriers. These barriers include ignorance, bigotry, greed, ageism and discrimination.
Publishing, to produce, edit and distribute books, eBooks and articles consistent with applying ancient techniques and concepts to modern problems.
ForeverHaven, (FurHaven) a program for the internment of pet cremains or other significant items in a “bonding with the abundance cycle” rather than a cemetery or memorial. There is a non-specific scattering or burial with no visitation rights by human companions. A computer-based registry will be available, with planned certificates and other documents. This will be fee based to cover operating expenses.
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