Improving the quality of life for residents of Hudson & Hudson Township.
The Kuchan Foundation was created to leave a legacy that would benefit the people of the Hudson area, and express how much Art & Kay enjoyed living here.
THE KUCHANS
Art & Carrie Mae “Kay”
married and came to live in the Hudson area after Art became a partner in the International Harvester dealership with Earl Kaufman in 1951. Art and Kay both grew up in small Illinois villages, and when they moved here they came to love this community and its people.
ART Kuchan
Art loved flying and had a deep appreciation for farmland. Whether in the air or standing on the edge of a field, he kept an eye on the horizon and planned ahead. A few years before he passed away in 2013, Art made arrangements to leave a legacy benefitting the people of Hudson and the area, and express how much he and Kay enjoyed living here.
Carrie Mae “Kay” Kuchan
Kay began her teaching career in a a one-room school in Hudson Township in 1938, and later taught in Bloomington schools. She also taught at Metcalf Lab School at Illinois State University in Normal. Her Lake Bloomington neighbors fondly remember her hospitality and kindness to others. Kay passed away in 2004.
THE KUCHAN FOUNDATION
Vision & Goals
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Art and Carrie Mae Kuchan Community Center
The Foundation is focused on creating the Art and Carrie Mae Kuchan Community Center in Hudson Township, to benefit residents of the Hudson area. The Foundation will cover the costs of construction, upkeep, maintenance, utilities and related expenses for the Center.
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Community Activities & Programs
The Kuchan Foundation Board of Directors also seeks to build awareness of the Foundation’s goals and encourage community participation by annually financially supporting community activities and programs which will contribute to the quality of life for residents of Hudson and Hudson Township. Until the Center is complete, such activities & programs will be offered in other Hudson locations.
The Kuchan Foundation was incorporated in Illinois as a private charitable foundation in 2010 and holds federal 501(c)(3) status.
The Foundation is supported by a bequest from Art Kuchan, but others are encouraged to contribute to the Foundation.