2019-11-13T12:58:09-08:00 2018-12-31 330996010 J Lunsford CPA 2001 Duncan Drive NW Unit 2963 Kennesaw GA 30156 990 2018-01-01 020648202 Blue Heron Nature Preserve Inc BLUE 4043451008 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 Kevin McCauley Executive Director 2019-11-13 true Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 834222 false false X www.bhnp.org X 2002 GA Our Mission is to create a personal experience with nature, we: 1. engage and motivate people to experience native habitats in an urban environment 2. protect and preserve native habitats and their associated heritage 3. provide a living nature lab for education and research, and 4. advocate for the preservation and conservation of nature in urban communities 14 14 4 300 0 177498 564713 128691 161480 149 36 109246 107993 415584 834222 0 0 87644 114158 0 71348 269586 310075 357230 424233 58354 409989 303511 718854 36488 41842 267023 677012 Our Mission is to create a personal experience with nature, we: 1. engage and motivate people to experience native habitats in an urban environment 2. protect and preserve native habitats and their associated heritage 3. provide a living nature lab for education and research, and 4. advocate for the preservation and conservation of nature in urban communities false false 290830 BLUE WAY TRAILS INITIATIVE 3 miles of soft walking trails in City of Atlanta - Connecting our Community - * Commenced Capital Campaign to ensure funding of this effort through public support * Hired Trail Builder and Project Manager * Completed design and started required engineering studies, permitting * Began renovation and rehabilitation of existing trails HABITAT RESTORATION -* Continued efforts at meadow renovations at Land o Lakes and Emma Lane parcels * Working with partner Amphibian Foundation, planned for creating environment appropriate to supporting Amphibian Foundation's efforts to save endangered frogs and salamanders. * Commenced overhaul of small building for use as Field Research Center providing a usable space for our partners and us to collaborate on environmental research * As part of serving our partners and Greater Atlanta and regional conservation efforts, we started small but necessary renovations to our building to help ensure welcoming and functional space for visitors, students,campers and others. EDUCATION - * Continued to expand youth education and camp offerings * Grew our after school programs working with public and private schools * Expanded Home school curriculum and outreach * Expanded our Field Education Center network throughout the Preserve taking outdoor research and * teaching closest to the habitat and living labs of nature. * Provided more on-site and off-site Scouting and Family engagement opportunities PUBLIC ARTS - * Continued our Artist in Residence program, building on the prior two years' efforts of making art more accessible to the public * Curated our 3rd Art in Nature exhibit, open to th public, and with art contributed by local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists 290830 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false GA X Kevin McCauley 4049466394 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 X Jay Levin Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kitsie Riggall Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christine Williams Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Betsy Lane Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lindsay Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Norris Broyles Vice President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Cook Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Krysta Cannon Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chip Pottinger Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Patrick Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Threlkeld Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve McInaney Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Connie Dewberry President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Reggie Colbert Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin McCauley Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 48365 0 0 48365 0 false false false 0 564713 564713 Education 161480 161480 161480 36 36 0 0 106004 106004 106004 106004 0 0 0 1989 1989 1989 0 834222 267484 2025 X 0 0 0 0 48365 31525 9871 6969 0 65793 42884 13429 9480 0 0 0 0 0 8250 8250 0 0 0 600 600 0 0 883 883 0 5094 2495 2599 2184 2184 0 0 0 0 9455 9455 9917 5577 4340 Education - Instructor Fees 111918 111918 Fundraising/Development 52276 52276 Marketing / Communications 19923 19923 Project Specific Expense 15973 15973 73602 68219 2760 2623 424233 290830 62055 71348 144709 175680 0 0 106582 0 0 0 0 0 196815 33498 132755 163317 0 0 0 0 26047 273275 303511 718854 24742 31854 11746 9988 36488 41842 X 232066 569447 34957 107565 267023 677012 303511 718854 409989 X false true X false false X 60304 150328 134209 177498 564713 1087052 0 75425 75425 75425 75425 75425 377125 135729 225753 209634 252923 640138 1464177 54960 1409217 82623 89727 115284 109299 106040 502973 0 0 1967150 0.71640 0.65600 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 121374 5930 115444 67489 17132 50357 7952 10436 -2484 163317 CIP - Trails 273274 Rounding 1 273275 Due to Kevin McCauley 4347 Other 86 Security Deposits 5555 9988 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The President of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer and the Executive Director reviews Form 990. Once the President, Treasure and Executive Director have reviewed Form 990 and have determined that it is a complete and accurate representation of the organizations activities for the year the 990 is presented to the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Organization requires that each board or staff member compete an Annual Conflict of Disclosure Form each year. Any conflicts noted are addressed by the board at that time. The Conflict of Interest Policy also requires each board or staff member to promptly report any potential conflict of interest to either the Board Chairman or the Executive Director as those situations arise. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization will provide disclosure of governing documents, policies and financial statements upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Art Program: Column (A) - Total = $10910; Column (B) - Program Services = $10910; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Building Repairs/Maintenan: Column (A) - Total = $15531; Column (B) - Program Services = $15531; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Building Use Analysis: Column (A) - Total = $705; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $705; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Business Expense/CC Processing: Column (A) - Total = $3392; Column (B) - Program Services = $2156; Column (C) - Management & General = $803; Column (D) - Fundraising = $433 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Education - Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $6728; Column (B) - Program Services = $6728; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Education - Travel/Marketing: Column (A) - Total = $7191; Column (B) - Program Services = $7191; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Meadows Contract: Column (A) - Total = $12135; Column (B) - Program Services = $12135; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Memberships: Column (A) - Total = $318; Column (B) - Program Services = $318; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Merchandise Purchases: Column (A) - Total = $6218; Column (B) - Program Services = $6218; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $10474; Column (B) - Program Services = $7032; Column (C) - Management & General = $1252; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2190