STRATEGY STUDIO / PUBLIC DATA EXPLORER

BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY: Form 990, tax year 2019

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Organization
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (EIN 23-7348118)
Tax period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31
Filed
2020-09-26
IRS object ID
202022719349300002
Schema version
2019v5.0
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Tax Period End2019-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Address Line17310 WOODWARD AVE STE 740AddressLine1Txt
CityDETROITCityNm
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Tax Period Begin2019-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN237348118EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCYBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Business Name ControlBELLBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3133317760PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1300 RIVERPLACE DRIVE SUITE 2800AddressLine1Txt
CityDETROITCityNm
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PersonMICHELE HODGESPersonNm
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerMICHELE HODGESPrincipalOfficerNm
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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$2,399,710PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$893,527CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Liabilities BOY$252,555TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$215,483TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$5,321,998NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
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$381,805ExpenseAmt
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$781,670ExpenseAmt
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$322,106ExpenseAmt
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$568,954ExpenseAmt
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-- 238,410 OUDOLF GARDEN PROJECT-- 292,335 OTHERS-- 38,209Desc
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PersonSUMMER RITNERPersonNm
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CityDETROITCityNm
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (23 entries)

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MICHELE HODGES
PRESIDENT40.00Yes (X)$171,825$0$29,017
KATY WYERMAN
40.00$135,815$0$11,054Yes (X)
SUMMER RITNER
40.00$135,815$0$5,688Yes (X)
JANET ANDERSON
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
KATE BEEBE
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
DAWN BILOBRAN
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
EDWARD DEEB
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SARAH EARLEY
CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
JANICE ELLISON
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
CYNTHIA FORD
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JUDY JONNA
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SOLOMON W KINLOCHJR
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
AMY TATTRIE LOEPP
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ALICIA MASSE
TREASURER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
RON OLSON
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
VANCE PATRICK
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SHANI PENN
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
BUZZ THOMAS
SECRETARY2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
GABRIEL VALLE
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
NANCY VELLA
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ETHAN VINSON
VICE CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
TABICE WARD
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
STEPHANIE GRIMES WASHINGTON
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$443,455TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$45,759TotalOtherCompensationAmt
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Membership Dues$32,640MembershipDuesAmt
Fundraising$618,701FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$182,291GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$2,499,555AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$38,602NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$3,333,187TotalContributionsAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$20,799ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$232,694FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory$3,307GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$3,307ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FEES$46,781$46,781
OTHER$23,372$23,372
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$70,153OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$3,581,021TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$70,153RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Exclusion$24,106ExclusionAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,019,816TotalAmt
Program Services$762,101ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$122,127ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$135,588FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$95,130TotalAmt
Program Services$71,062ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,416ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$12,652FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$83,725TotalAmt
Program Services$62,543ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$10,047ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$11,135FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$83,400TotalAmt
Management And General$83,400ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$185,152TotalAmt
Program Services$154,072ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,009ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$29,071FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$86,047TotalAmt
Program Services$28,338ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$45,522ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$12,187FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$21,600TotalAmt
Program Services$16,141ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,587ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,872FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$65,582TotalAmt
Program Services$31,331ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$23,860ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$10,391FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,918TotalAmt
Management And General$6,918ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,814TotalAmt
Management And General$6,814ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$865,020$865,020
SUPPLIES$70,886$57,290$8,587$5,009
MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES$39,617$3,051$20,147$16,419
IN-KIND$38,602$125$38,477

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$19,185TotalAmt
Program Services$3,461ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$295ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$15,429FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,687,494TotalAmt
Program Services$2,054,535ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$382,206ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$250,753FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,734,034BOYAmt
EOY$3,226,391EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$897,416BOYAmt
EOY$1,828,314EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$992,433BOYAmt
EOY$439,516EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,572BOYAmt
EOY$7,629EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$50,071BOYAmt
EOY$35,631EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$36,880LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$36,880LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$500BOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,681,026BOYAmt
EOY$5,537,481EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$144,137BOYAmt
EOY$155,447EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$20,145BOYAmt
EOY$4,573EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$88,273BOYAmt
EOY$55,463EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$252,555BOYAmt
EOY$215,483EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$952,867BOYAmt
EOY$835,427EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,475,604BOYAmt
EOY$4,486,571EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,428,471BOYAmt
EOY$5,321,998EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,681,026BOYAmt
EOY$5,537,481EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$893,527ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
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$666,894CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$552,765CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,474,306CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$5,270,531CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,333,187CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$11,297,683TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,561,600CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$986,309CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$881,672CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$565,431CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$302,847CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,297,859TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp

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

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,228,494CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,540,426CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,365,765CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$5,837,309CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,639,341CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$15,611,335TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$15,611,335PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,213CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,254CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,258CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,481CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$20,799CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$30,005TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,213CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,254CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,258CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,481CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$20,799CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$30,005TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,229,707CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,542,680CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,368,023CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$5,840,790CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,660,140CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$15,641,340TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.99810PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY5090.99920PublicSupportPY509Pct
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$36,880OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$36,880DepreciationAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescACCRUED EXPENSESDesc
Amt$55,463Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$55,463TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,581,021TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$3,581,021RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$3,581,021TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,687,494TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$2,687,494ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$2,687,494TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1OTHERSEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$599,355GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$599,355CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Event2POLISH THE JEWEEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$189,310GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$12,581CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$176,729GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$48,410OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total1OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$62,730GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$6,765CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$55,965GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$30,709OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$851,395GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$618,701CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$232,694GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$79,119OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$79,119DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$153,575NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonMICHELE HODGESPersonNm
TitlePRESIDENTTitleTxt
Base Compensation Filing Org$171,825BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Deferred Compensation Flng Org$6,899DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt
Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org$22,118NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt
Total Compensation Filing Org$200,842TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$38,602NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
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 (10 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-- 238,410 OUDOLF GARDEN PROJECT-- 292,335 OTHERS-- 38,209
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7ATHE ORGANIZATION SELLS MEMBERSHIPS. MEMBERS RECEIVE E-NEWSLETTERS AND PRINTED NEWSLETTERS AS WELL AS INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL MEMBER EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
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.