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BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY: Form 990, tax year 2018

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Organization
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (EIN 23-7348118)
Tax period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
Filed
2019-11-15
IRS object ID
201933199349308088
Schema version
2018v3.1
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Tax Period Begin2018-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name ControlBELLBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3133317760PhoneNum

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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. GRAND PRIXMIERE AND POLISH THE JEWEL ARE THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION. THActivityOrMissionDesc
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PY Revenues Less Expenses-$27,822PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$2,399,710CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$2,435,702TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$4,681,026TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$406,941TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$252,555TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$2,028,761NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$4,428,471NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
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. GRAND PRIXMIERE AND POLISH THE JEWEL ARE THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION. THMissionDesc
Significant New Program SrvcfalseSignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$156,049ExpenseAmt
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$1,986,328ExpenseAmt
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$291,109ExpenseAmt
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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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonSUMER RITNERPersonNm
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (21 entries)

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EDWARD DEEB
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SARAH EARLEY
CHAIR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
DAWN BILOBRAN
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATE BEEBE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JANET ANDERSON
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
AMY TATTRIE LOEPP
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
ALICIA MASSE
TREASURER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
ETHAN VINSON
VICE CHAIR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
JANICE ELLISON
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
NANCY VELLA
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BUZZ THOMAS
SECRETARY1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
TABICE WARD
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
GABRIEL VALLE
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHANI PENN
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
VANCE PATRICK
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RON OLSON
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JUDY JONNA
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CYNTHIA FORD
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SOLOMON W KINLOCHJR
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
STEPHANIE GRIMES WASHINGTON
DIRECTOR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHELE HODGES
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Membership Dues$35,556MembershipDuesAmt
Fundraising$400,000FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$191,664GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$4,643,311AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$50,504NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$5,270,531TotalContributionsAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$3,481TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$3,481ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$479,165FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event$400,000ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses$89,413FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$389,752TotalRevenueColumnAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory$1,347GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$1,347ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

DescDescTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FEES$57,416$57,416
OTHER$28,850$28,850
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$86,266OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$5,751,377TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$86,266RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Exclusion$4,828ExclusionAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$843,643TotalAmt
Program Services$659,484ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$89,710ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$94,449FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$100,721TotalAmt
Program Services$78,764ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$10,676ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$11,281FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$70,744TotalAmt
Program Services$55,322ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,499ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$7,923FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$246,567TotalAmt
Program Services$149,084ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$71,899ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$25,584FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$71,793TotalAmt
Program Services$14,753ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$35,644ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$21,396FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$21,600TotalAmt
Program Services$16,886ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,296ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,418FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$59,547TotalAmt
Program Services$30,524ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$21,390ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$7,633FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,227TotalAmt
Management And General$8,227ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,393TotalAmt
Management And General$7,393ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$1,736,288$1,736,288
SUPPLIES$77,307$49,683$17,451$10,173
IN-KIND$50,504$125$50,379
MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES$36,386$2,731$17,634$16,021

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$20,947TotalAmt
Program Services$7,224ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$128ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$13,595FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,351,667TotalAmt
Program Services$2,800,868ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$340,326ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$210,473FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,761,356BOYAmt
EOY$2,734,034EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$897,416EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$600,588BOYAmt
EOY$992,433EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,939BOYAmt
EOY$6,572EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$57,319BOYAmt
EOY$50,071EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$36,880LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$36,380LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,500BOYAmt
EOY$500EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,435,702BOYAmt
EOY$4,681,026EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$225,539BOYAmt
EOY$144,137EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$159,992BOYAmt
EOY$20,145EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$21,410BOYAmt
EOY$88,273EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$406,941BOYAmt
EOY$252,555EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,435,884BOYAmt
EOY$952,867EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$592,877BOYAmt
EOY$3,475,604EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,028,761BOYAmt
EOY$4,428,471EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,435,702BOYAmt
EOY$4,681,026EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$2,399,710ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
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$457,790CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$666,894CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$552,765CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,474,306CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,270,531CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$8,422,286TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$26,959CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,561,600CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$986,309CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$881,672CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$565,431CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,021,971TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,352CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$9,787CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,347CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,486TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$484,749CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,228,494CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,540,426CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,365,765CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,837,309CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,456,743TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$12,456,743PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$428CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,213CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,254CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,258CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,481CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,634TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$428CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,213CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,254CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,258CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,481CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,634TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$485,177CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,229,707CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,542,680CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,368,023CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,840,790CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,466,377TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.99920PublicSupportCY509Pct
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$36,380DepreciationAmt
Book Value$500BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$500TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
FIDUCIARY LIABILITY$62,954
ACCRUED EXPENSES$25,319
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$88,273TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$5,751,377TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$5,751,377RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$5,751,377TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,351,667TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$3,351,667ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$3,351,667TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1GRAND PRIXMIEREEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$600,000GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$400,000CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$200,000GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$14,573OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2POLISH THE JEWEEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$213,455GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$213,455GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$45,177OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total1OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$65,710GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$65,710GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$29,663OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$879,165GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$400,000CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$479,165GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$89,413OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$89,413DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$389,752NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
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$162,941BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Deferred Compensation Flng Org$6,691DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt
Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org$21,425NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt
Total Compensation Filing Org$191,057TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$50,504NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
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. GRAND PRIXMIERE AND POLISH THE JEWEL ARE THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION. THE GRAND PRIXMIERE IS THE OPENING OF THE BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX, A MAJOR EVENT FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT AND BELLE ISLE, HELD IN JUNE. THE ANNUAL POLISH THE JEWEL NCHE ON FOCUSES ATTENTION UPON BELLE ISLE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE GROWING WORK OF THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY, HELD IN THE FALL. THE SCOTT FOUNTAIN IS THE MOST RECOGNIZED AND BELOVED LANDMARK ON BELLE ISLE, BUT ONE THAT IS IN GREAT NEED OF REPAIR AND RESTORATION. THE FOUNTAIN FEATURES 109 WATER OUTLETS IN THE SHAPE OF LIONS, TURTLES, NEPTUNE FIGURES AND ARTISTIC HORNS AND 16 BAS-RELIEF PANELS DEPICT EARLY DETROIT LIFE. THE HISTORIC FOUNTAIN IS MANAGED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITH SUPPORT FROM LOCAL EXPERTS. INITIAL ASSESSMENTS CALL FOR FUTURE INVESTMENT OF ABOUT 10 MILLION TO 15 MILLION TO FULLY RESTORE AND MODERNIZE THE ICONIC FOUNTAIN. THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM WAS DESIGNED BY FAMED DETROIT ARCHITECT, ALBERT KAHN, AND OPENED ON AUGUST 18, 1904. IT IS THE OLDEST AQUARIUM IN THE COUNTRY AND HAS SERVED THE DETROIT COMMUNITY AS A BELOVED ATTRACTION FOR GENERATIONS. IN 2005, THE CITY OF DETROIT ANNOUNCED THAT THE AQUARIUM WAS TO BE CLOSED DUE TO LEAN ECONOMIC TIMES FOR THE CITY. THE BUILDING REMAINED CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY REOPENED IT ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 AND CONTINUES TO RESTORE AND OPERATE THE FACILITY WITH FREE ADMISSION. SINCE REOPENING, THE AQUARIUM HAS SEEN INCREASED VISITORSHIP (AROUND 150,000 VISITORS PER YEAR), DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A SUCCESSFUL CURRICULUM-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOCAL 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS, AND REMAINED FREE TO THE PUBLIC. A WORK-IN-PROGRESS, THE AQUARIUM CONTINUES TO GROW AND FLOURISH AS NEW EXHIBITS AND FISH ARE ADDED, TANKS ARE RESTORED, AND HISTORY IS PRESERVED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY IS OPERATED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITH ENHANCEMENTS FROM FUNDING AND COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS OF THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY. SUPPORT INCLUDES THE PURCHASE OF PLANT MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL PRUNING OF PALMS AND OTHER LARGE PLANTS, REPAIRS TO THE GLASS DOME, ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND MANAGEMENT.
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.)
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 19AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.