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BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY: Form 990, tax year 2020

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Organization
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (EIN 23-7348118)
Tax period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31
Filed
2021-11-13
IRS object ID
202103179349300115
Schema version
2020v4.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2021-11-13T08:26:34-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2020-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Tax Period Begin2020-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name ControlBELLBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3133317760PhoneNum

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Gross Receipts$2,152,369GrossReceiptsAmt
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Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.BELLEISELECONSERVANCY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Activity Or MissionTHE MISSION OF THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND UNIQUE CHARACTER OF BELLE ISLE AS A PUBLIC PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL - NOW AND FOREVER. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO BRING PRIVATE SUPPORT TO BELLE ISLE, AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, MAKING FOR A UNIQUE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE PARK. WORKING WITH A LEGION OF VOLUNTEERS AND GENEROUS DONORS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUCCESSFULLY RENOVATED THE HISTORIC HORSE STABLES ROOF, UPGRADED AMENITIES AT SUNSET POINT, REOPENED THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM, SUPPORTED SPECIAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CONSERVATORY, RESTORED MONUMENTS, RAISED MATCHING DOLLARS FOR VARIOUS GRANTS, INITIATED VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP TO TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE FOREST, PROVIDED PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR USERS, AND MORE. POLISH THE JEWEL LUNCHEON IS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION. THE ANNUAL POLActivityOrMissionDesc
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PY Revenues Less Expenses$893,527PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Assets BOY$5,537,481TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$4,140,311TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$215,483TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$616,476TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$3,523,835NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE MISSION OF THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND UNIQUE CHARACTER OF BELLE ISLE AS A PUBLIC PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL - NOW AND FOREVER. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO BRING PRIVATE SUPPORT TO BELLE ISLE, AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, MAKING FOR A UNIQUE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE PARK. WORKING WITH A LEGION OF VOLUNTEERS AND GENEROUS DONORS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUCCESSFULLY RENOVATED THE HISTORIC HORSE STABLES ROOF, UPGRADED AMENITIES AT SUNSET POINT, REOPENED THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM, SUPPORTED SPECIAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CONSERVATORY, RESTORED MONUMENTS, RAISED MATCHING DOLLARS FOR VARIOUS GRANTS, INITIATED VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP TO TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE FOREST, PROVIDED PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR USERS, AND MORE. POLISH THE JEWEL LUNCHEON IS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION. THE ANNUAL POLMissionDesc
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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$203,794ExpenseAmt
DescHISTORIC PRESERVATION:PRESERVING THE BUILDINGS, FOUNTAINS,STATUES.HISTORIC LANDSCAPE AND OTHER HISTORIC AMENITIES OF BELLE ISLE PARK; INCLUDES PLANNING,RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY RAISES PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES, WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. IN 2012, THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY RAISED FUNDS FOR A COMPLETE RESTORATION OF THE ROOF OF THE HORSE STABLES, A LARGE COMPLEX DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT GEORGE MASON IN THE 1920'S. THE CLAY TILE ROOF WAS COMPLETELY REPAIRED AND WHERE NECESSARY, REBUILT, ENSURING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BUILDING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN A PROMINENT AREA OF THE PARK. ANOTHER MAJOR PROJECT HAS BEEN RAISING FUNDS TO REPLACE THE PEWABIC TILES IN THE JAMES SCOTT MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN. THE TILES WERE RIPPED OUT OF THE FOUNTAIN BY AN ERRONEOUS CONTRACTOR; AND THE CONSERVANCY HOLDS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER PARTY TO GENERATE DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE HISTORIC TILES AND BEAUTIFY THE HISTORIC FOUNTAIN. THE CONSERVANCY HAS ALSO SUPPORTED THE CITY'S EFFORT TO RENEW THE NATIONAL REGISTER FOR HISTORIC PLACES DESIGNATION FOR BELLE ISLE, THROUGH DOCUMENTATION, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC MEETINGS. THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY HAS ACTED AS A FIDUCIARY FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT FOR STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE GRANTS TO RESTORE THE NANCY BROWN PEACE CARILLON TOWER WHICH IS IN DISREPAIR, AND TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF RECONNECTING THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY, AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY ALBERT KAHN IN THE EARLY 1900S. CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS CONSTANTLY MONITOR THE CONDITION OF BELLE ISLE STRUCTURES, STREETLIGHTS, FOOTPATH BRIDGES OVER THE CANALS AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND REPORT PROBLEMS TO BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY, THE CITY OF DETROIT AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$1,066,552ExpenseAmt
DescBELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY: THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY OPENED IN 1904 AND REMAINS ONE OF DETROIT'S CULTURAL JEWELS. THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM DELIGHTED VISITORS FOR OVER A CENTURY BEFORE THE CITY CLOSED IT IN 2005 DUE TO BUDGET REDUCTIONS. IN 2012, THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY NEGOTIATED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPENING THE AQUARIUM. THE CONSERVANCY CONTINUES TO OPERATE UNDER THAT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN NOW MANAGING THE PARK INSTEAD OF THE CITY. IN 2012 THE AQUARIUM OPENED WITH ABOUT A DOZEN TANK EXHIBITS AND WAS OPEN FROM 11 TO 3 PM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.THE AQUARIUM IS NOW OPEN TO VISITORS EVERY FRIDAY TO SUNDAY. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO SUPPORTED A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT TO REPAIR THE AQUARIUM ROOF BY PROVIDING MATCH FUNDING AND BY PAYING FOR THE REQUIRED FLOOD INSURANCE TO SECURE THE GRANT. THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM IS RUN MOSTLY BY VOLUNTEER EFFORT - A LEADERSHIP TEAM OF 10 CORE VOLUNTEERS REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE ABOUT 20 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ANOTHER 20 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME ON A LESS REGULAR BASIS AND SUPPORT TOURS, EVENTS, AND GENERAL AQUARIUM OPERATIONS. THE CONSERVATORY ALSO HAS A CREW OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS THAT DOCENT TOURS, HELP MAINTAIN THE PLANT COLLECTIONS, AND ORGANIZE EVENT FUNDRAISERS FOR THE CONSERVATORY. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN MANAGES THE CONSERVATORY, BUT LEANS ON THE CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS TO RUN THE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM, LEAD TOURS, SUPPORT SCHEDULING, AND SUPPLEMENT THE PLANT COLLECTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL FLOWERS AND PLANTS.Desc

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Expense$345,628ExpenseAmt
DescENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: BELLE ISLE'S 982 ACRES INCLUDE A LARGE WETLAND FOREST, A SYSTEM OF CANALS AND INTERIOR LAKES IN THIS PARK THAT IS ITSELF AN ISLAND, AND TREES AND OTHER PLANTINGS THROUGHOUT THE HEAVILY USED PICNIC AND PLAYGROUND AREAS. INVASIVE SPECIES THREATEN THE MORE FRAGILE NATIVE PLANTS AND ARE HELD IN CHECK THROUGH A COMBINATION OF VOLUNTEER LABOR AND CHEMICAL TREATMENTS THAT ARE A JOINT PROJECT OF THE CONSERVANCY AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENTAL OF NATURAL RESOURCES. MORE THAN 2,500 VOLUNTEERS SPEND WELL OVER 10,000 HOURS EACH YEAR THROUGH MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP SATURDAYS, RESEARCH PROJECTS AND SPECIFIC PROJECTS TO MAINTAIN THE FOREST TRAINS AND FOOTBRIDGES OVER THE CANALS. A LOT OF THESE VOLUNTEERS COME TO THE ISLAND VIA CORPORATE VOLUNTEER DAYS WHERE THE ISLAND GETS A GROUP OF 50+ OEOPLE TO DEDICATE A FULL DAY OF MANUAL LABOR TO IMPROVE THE ISLAND'S AESTHETICS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. OVER 40,000 DAFFODILS HAVE BEEN PLANTED THROUGHOUT THE PARK THROUGH A VOLUNTEER EFFORT AND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT A FROG AND TOAD SURVEY AS A WAY OF MONITORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF THE PARK'S ECOSYSTEMA ND SUPPORT NATIONAL EFFORTS TO SURVEY AND MONITOR MIGRATORY BIRDS. LASTLY, THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY'S FIELD TRIP PROGRAM FOR FOURTH GRADERS TO VISIT THE AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATORY EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOSYSTEMS, PLANT AND FISH ADAPTATIONS, AND INVASIVE SPECIES WITH THE INTENT OF EXPOSING AND EXCITING KIDS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING BELLE ISLE, THE DETROIT RIVER, AND THE DETROIT REGION.Desc

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Expense$1,763,972ExpenseAmt
DescOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ARE THOSE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE BELLE ISLE PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL, BUT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED UNDER HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATORY, OR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP( I.E. REGULAR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING SERVICES, ETC.) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING-- 266,659 OUDOLF GARDEN PROJECT-- 1,487,847 OTHERS-- 9,466Desc
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Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
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PersonSUMMER RITNERPersonNm
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CityDETROITCityNm
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RON OLSON
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
SARAH EARLEY
CHAIRYes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
DAWN BILOBRAN
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
KATE BEEBE
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
JON COTTON
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
EDWARD DEEB
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
ALICIA MASSE
TREASURERYes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
PETER GHAFARI JR
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
JANICE ELLISON
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
MICHELE HODGES
PRESIDENT$146,032$0$0Yes (X)40.00
NANCY VELLA
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
HAROLD GARLING JR
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
TABICE WARD
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
GABRIEL VALLE
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
SHANI PENN
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
JOYA HARRIS
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
AUDREY HARVEY
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
JUDY JONNA
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
ROBIN HELLER
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
SOLOMON W KINLOCHJR
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
TERRI MIAL
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
SUMMER RITNER
COO$121,354$0$040.00Yes (X)
KATY WYERMAN
C D O$121,354$0$040.00Yes (X)
SEAN MORAN
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
COLLEEN ROBAR
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
JASON VELEZ
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
ETHAN VINSON
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID BELL JR
DIRECTORYes (X)$0$0$0
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Total Reportable Comp From Org$388,740TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
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Membership Dues$18,675MembershipDuesAmt
Fundraising$7,838FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$201,524GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$1,718,684AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$43,877NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$1,946,721TotalContributionsAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$9,362TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$9,362ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$172,468FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$155,091TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

DescDescTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FEES$2,261$2,261
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$23,818OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Related Or Exempt Func Income$23,818RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Exclusion$9,362ExclusionAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,218,554TotalAmt
Program Services$931,977ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$139,170ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$147,407FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$225,482TotalAmt
Program Services$135,290ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$83,657ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,535FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$120,270TotalAmt
Program Services$21,535ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$62,345ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$36,390FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$21,655TotalAmt
Program Services$16,562ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,473ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,620FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,987TotalAmt
Program Services$3,414ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,993ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,580FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,131TotalAmt
Management And General$6,131ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,964TotalAmt
Management And General$6,964ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$2,235,451$2,235,451
RENT$38,477$38,477
SUPPLIES$28,829$24,037$3,328$1,464
MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES$11,697$3,048$8,299$350

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,658TotalAmt
Program Services$8,632ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$26ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,933,155TotalAmt
Program Services$3,379,946ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$355,863ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$197,346FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,226,391BOYAmt
EOY$3,705,099EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,828,314BOYAmt
EOY$354,860EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$439,516BOYAmt
EOY$34,700EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$7,629BOYAmt
EOY$6,232EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,631BOYAmt
EOY$35,570EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$41,500LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$37,650LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$3,850EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,537,481BOYAmt
EOY$4,140,311EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$155,447BOYAmt
EOY$262,577EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,573BOYAmt
EOY$29,089EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$55,463BOYAmt
EOY$324,810EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$215,483BOYAmt
EOY$616,476EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$835,427BOYAmt
EOY$1,222,232EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,486,571BOYAmt
EOY$2,301,603EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,321,998BOYAmt
EOY$3,523,835EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,537,481BOYAmt
EOY$4,140,311EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$1,798,163ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Publicly Supported Org509a2Yes (X)PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind

Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$552,765CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,474,306CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$5,270,531CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,333,187CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,946,721CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,577,510TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$986,309CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$881,672CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$565,431CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$302,847CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$196,286CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,932,545TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,352CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$9,787CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,347CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,307CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Total$15,793TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,540,426CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,365,765CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$5,837,309CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,639,341CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,143,007CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$15,525,848TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$15,525,848PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,254CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,258CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,481CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$20,799CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$9,362CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$38,154TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,254CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,258CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,481CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$20,799CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$9,362CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$38,154TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,542,680CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,368,023CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$5,840,790CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,660,140CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,152,369CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$15,564,002TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.99750PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY5090.99810PublicSupportPY509Pct
Investment Income CY0.00000InvestmentIncomeCYPct
Investment Income PY0.00000InvestmentIncomePYPct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$41,500OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$37,650DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,850BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$3,850TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
PPP LOAN$227,400
ACCRUED EXPENSES$97,410
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$324,810TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,134,992TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$2,134,992RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$2,134,992TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,933,155TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$3,933,155ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$3,933,155TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1POLISH THE JEWEEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$151,747GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$1,204CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$150,543GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$13,492OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2GARDEN PARTYEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$28,559GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$6,634CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$21,925GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$3,885OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Gross Receipts Total$180,306GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$7,838CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$172,468GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$17,377OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$17,377DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$155,091NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescRENT/VET SVCSDesc
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$43,877NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsfalseReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE MISSION OF THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND UNIQUE CHARACTER OF BELLE ISLE AS A PUBLIC PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL - NOW AND FOREVER. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO BRING PRIVATE SUPPORT TO BELLE ISLE, AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, MAKING FOR A UNIQUE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE PARK. WORKING WITH A LEGION OF VOLUNTEERS AND GENEROUS DONORS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUCCESSFULLY RENOVATED THE HISTORIC HORSE STABLES ROOF, UPGRADED AMENITIES AT SUNSET POINT, REOPENED THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM, SUPPORTED SPECIAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CONSERVATORY, RESTORED MONUMENTS, RAISED MATCHING DOLLARS FOR VARIOUS GRANTS, INITIATED VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP TO TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE FOREST, PROVIDED PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR USERS, AND MORE. POLISH THE JEWEL LUNCHEON IS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION. THE ANNUAL POLISH THE JEWEL LUNCHEON FOCUSES ATTENTION UPON BELLE ISLE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE GROWING WORK OF THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY, HELD IN THE FALL. THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY IS ALSO THE BENEFICIARY OF THE CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX'S ANNUAL GALA, HELD IN JUNE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AHISTORIC PRESERVATION:PRESERVING THE BUILDINGS, FOUNTAINS,STATUES.HISTORIC LANDSCAPE AND OTHER HISTORIC AMENITIES OF BELLE ISLE PARK; INCLUDES PLANNING,RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY RAISES PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES, WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. IN 2012, THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY RAISED FUNDS FOR A COMPLETE RESTORATION OF THE ROOF OF THE HORSE STABLES, A LARGE COMPLEX DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT GEORGE MASON IN THE 1920'S. THE CLAY TILE ROOF WAS COMPLETELY REPAIRED AND WHERE NECESSARY, REBUILT, ENSURING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BUILDING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN A PROMINENT AREA OF THE PARK. ANOTHER MAJOR PROJECT HAS BEEN RAISING FUNDS TO REPLACE THE PEWABIC TILES IN THE JAMES SCOTT MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN. THE TILES WERE RIPPED OUT OF THE FOUNTAIN BY AN ERRONEOUS CONTRACTOR; AND THE CONSERVANCY HOLDS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER PARTY TO GENERATE DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE HISTORIC TILES AND BEAUTIFY THE HISTORIC FOUNTAIN. THE CONSERVANCY HAS ALSO SUPPORTED THE CITY'S EFFORT TO RENEW THE NATIONAL REGISTER FOR HISTORIC PLACES DESIGNATION FOR BELLE ISLE, THROUGH DOCUMENTATION, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC MEETINGS. THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY HAS ACTED AS A FIDUCIARY FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT FOR STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE GRANTS TO RESTORE THE NANCY BROWN PEACE CARILLON TOWER WHICH IS IN DISREPAIR, AND TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF RECONNECTING THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY, AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY ALBERT KAHN IN THE EARLY 1900S. CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS CONSTANTLY MONITOR THE CONDITION OF BELLE ISLE STRUCTURES, STREETLIGHTS, FOOTPATH BRIDGES OVER THE CANALS AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND REPORT PROBLEMS TO BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY, THE CITY OF DETROIT AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BBELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY: THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY OPENED IN 1904 AND REMAINS ONE OF DETROIT'S CULTURAL JEWELS. THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM DELIGHTED VISITORS FOR OVER A CENTURY BEFORE THE CITY CLOSED IT IN 2005 DUE TO BUDGET REDUCTIONS. IN 2012, THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY NEGOTIATED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPENING THE AQUARIUM. THE CONSERVANCY CONTINUES TO OPERATE UNDER THAT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN NOW MANAGING THE PARK INSTEAD OF THE CITY. IN 2012 THE AQUARIUM OPENED WITH ABOUT A DOZEN TANK EXHIBITS AND WAS OPEN FROM 11 TO 3 PM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.THE AQUARIUM IS NOW OPEN TO VISITORS EVERY FRIDAY TO SUNDAY. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO SUPPORTED A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT TO REPAIR THE AQUARIUM ROOF BY PROVIDING MATCH FUNDING AND BY PAYING FOR THE REQUIRED FLOOD INSURANCE TO SECURE THE GRANT. THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM IS RUN MOSTLY BY VOLUNTEER EFFORT - A LEADERSHIP TEAM OF 10 CORE VOLUNTEERS REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE ABOUT 20 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ANOTHER 20 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME ON A LESS REGULAR BASIS AND SUPPORT TOURS, EVENTS, AND GENERAL AQUARIUM OPERATIONS. THE CONSERVATORY ALSO HAS A CREW OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS THAT DOCENT TOURS, HELP MAINTAIN THE PLANT COLLECTIONS, AND ORGANIZE EVENT FUNDRAISERS FOR THE CONSERVATORY. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN MANAGES THE CONSERVATORY, BUT LEANS ON THE CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS TO RUN THE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM, LEAD TOURS, SUPPORT SCHEDULING, AND SUPPLEMENT THE PLANT COLLECTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL FLOWERS AND PLANTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4CENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: BELLE ISLE'S 982 ACRES INCLUDE A LARGE WETLAND FOREST, A SYSTEM OF CANALS AND INTERIOR LAKES IN THIS PARK THAT IS ITSELF AN ISLAND, AND TREES AND OTHER PLANTINGS THROUGHOUT THE HEAVILY USED PICNIC AND PLAYGROUND AREAS. INVASIVE SPECIES THREATEN THE MORE FRAGILE NATIVE PLANTS AND ARE HELD IN CHECK THROUGH A COMBINATION OF VOLUNTEER LABOR AND CHEMICAL TREATMENTS THAT ARE A JOINT PROJECT OF THE CONSERVANCY AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENTAL OF NATURAL RESOURCES. MORE THAN 2,500 VOLUNTEERS SPEND WELL OVER 10,000 HOURS EACH YEAR THROUGH MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP SATURDAYS, RESEARCH PROJECTS AND SPECIFIC PROJECTS TO MAINTAIN THE FOREST TRAINS AND FOOTBRIDGES OVER THE CANALS. A LOT OF THESE VOLUNTEERS COME TO THE ISLAND VIA CORPORATE VOLUNTEER DAYS WHERE THE ISLAND GETS A GROUP OF 50+ OEOPLE TO DEDICATE A FULL DAY OF MANUAL LABOR TO IMPROVE THE ISLAND'S AESTHETICS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. OVER 40,000 DAFFODILS HAVE BEEN PLANTED THROUGHOUT THE PARK THROUGH A VOLUNTEER EFFORT AND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT A FROG AND TOAD SURVEY AS A WAY OF MONITORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF THE PARK'S ECOSYSTEMA ND SUPPORT NATIONAL EFFORTS TO SURVEY AND MONITOR MIGRATORY BIRDS. LASTLY, THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY'S FIELD TRIP PROGRAM FOR FOURTH GRADERS TO VISIT THE AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATORY EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOSYSTEMS, PLANT AND FISH ADAPTATIONS, AND INVASIVE SPECIES WITH THE INTENT OF EXPOSING AND EXCITING KIDS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING BELLE ISLE, THE DETROIT RIVER, AND THE DETROIT REGION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ARE THOSE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE BELLE ISLE PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL, BUT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED UNDER HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATORY, OR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP( I.E. REGULAR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING SERVICES, ETC.) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING-- 266,659 OUDOLF GARDEN PROJECT-- 1,487,847 OTHERS-- 9,466
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CTHE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15AAPPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER REOMRNDATIONS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMIITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.