Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation Inc.

“Change of structre; a motel owner/manager or tourism representative from oskaloosa chamber of commerce instead of tourism committee. Now meeting bi-annually instead of annually.”

“Copy of form 990 was provided to the entire board for review and any corrections were made subsequent to filing.”

“All minutes, including any changes made in bylaws passed by the board, are listed online at http://www.teammahaska.org web site. Annual progress reports, including annual financial statements are also listed on the web site. Bylaws can be reviewed by request.”

“To facilitate development of recreational facilities, resources and programs with emphasis on helping current providers expand their programs and facilities. We provide needs assessments and capabilities assessments to the communities in our area and operate as an information exchange among the constituencies and the providers.”

“The lacey recreation complex began with the development of a few youth soccer fields and a 5-plex little league complex and has grown to include 22 soccer fields, a two-field babe ruth complex, two collegiate softball fields an artificial turf football collegiate football field and 8 youth football fields, servicing youth sports including little league, babe ruth, high school & college baseball and softball, youth soccer, fall baseball, usssa softball and baseball, ymca sports programs and individual sports activities. The complex also is home to a collegiate sized stadium (owned by the local college) hosting football, soccer and track & field for high school and college age competition. The lacey recreation complex continues to grow in development & usage, generating sports and recreational events that bring many visitors each year. In the 2019 season, 10 softball/baseball tournaments were hosted bringing 267 teams. The number of youth and community members served through the complex and stadium is steady with over 70,000 spectators and near 10,000 players served annually (local spectators are repeated counts throughout the season). Development continues at the complex allowing for additional activities and events regularly.”

“Mcrf operates in part with many volunteers each year. Currently we operate under an mcrf board of 15 volunteers but to further break down operations we include four sub-committees at the sports complex, a plethora of volunteers running the various youth sports programs, volunteers drivers for our trail tours, a volunteer adopt-a-mile-of-trail program, a volunteer youth and parent skate park committee, and many additional volunteers for individual events and activities. The incredible volunteer hours given to assist with all of the programs and activities for mcrf are a tremendous gift to the community and to mcrf. In 2019, a total of 10,531 hours were given to mcrf and the community.”