HRK Foundation

The Foundation acquired 60 acres of land in afton, mn, and established a nature center for conservation, education, public recreation, and promotion of sustainable land-based enterprises. As part of their effort to promote conservation, the Foundation is working to restore and maintain the land as an oak savanna, an open grassland studded by tall, spreading oak trees that provide an attractive ecosystem for many animals. With regard to education, the Foundation intends to host talks and events on the land to educate the public about the natural history of the land as well as the critical importance of conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Foundation would like to make the land a place for public recreation and to that end, allows public access to a netowrk of over 6 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Lastly, the Foundation is working on establishing a community garden on the land that may be used to educate the public regarding sustainable agriculture.

Income from pri on line 1(a) income is from a loan the Foundation provided to a charitable program so that the not-for-profit could further their charitable endeavors.

Income from sale of bikes on line 1(c) in connection with its pubic recreation activities, the Foundation purchased bikes, helmets and bike protective wear that is available for rental to those individuals using the mountain bike trails and has sold some of the bikes and helmets to individuals using the land.