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Governance

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit association formed in 1966 to protect and operate the donation of the original Connell Park lands by Arthur and Isabel Watres. It is an association of members all of whom support Lacawac’s mission and contribute time, money, and energy in keeping Lacawac open, preserved, and functioning.  Lacawac is governed by board of trustees comprised of community minded volunteers elected annually for 3 year terms.

Board of Trustees

Financial Records

Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Esq. Chair
Cliff David, Vice Chair Administration
William Leishear, Secretary
Mary Ellen Bentler, Treasurer

Charlie Anderson
Robert Eckstein
Emily Grillo
Phil Hobson
Terri Marcellus
Alan Scott
Jack Spall, Esq.
David Velinsky, PhD
Chad Reed-Watres


If you are interested in volunteering through leadership opportunities by serving on the Board of Trustees or a board committee (Finance, Education, Research, Marketing/Fundraising, Operations) please contact Craig Lukatch, President at craig.lukatch@lacawac.org. 

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Articles of Incorporation
Lacawac By Laws

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Strategic Plan 2022-2024
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2021
AUDIT 2021
Form 990 2021


2020
AUDIT 2020
Form 990 2020


2019

AUDIT 2019
Form 990 2019

2018
AUDIT 2018
Form 990 2018
Annual Report 2018

2017
AUDIT 2017
Form 990 2017
Annual Report 2017

​2016
​AUDIT 2016
Form 990 2016
Annual Report 2016


2015
AUDIT 2015

Form 990 2015 
Annual Report 2015

2014
AUDIT 2014
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Form 990 2014
Annual Report 2014

​2013
Form 990 2013
Annual Report 2013













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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - info@lacawac.org
Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center is an independent, non-profit, environmental education organization located on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos.  We operate solely on program fees, memberships, sponsorships, grants and private donations from people like you.
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Major Business Sponsors 2023

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Maple City Anesthesia
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