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BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY (EIN 23-7348118)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-11-17
IRS object ID
202523219349321612
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2025-11-17T17:31:01-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2024-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name ControlBELLBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3133317760PhoneNum

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Gross Receipts$2,233,067GrossReceiptsAmt
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Website AddressWWW.BELLEISELECONSERVANCY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Activity Or MissionFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE 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 AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE PARK, ORGANIZED THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES AT THAT PARK AND TO KEEP THE PARK AND ITS WATERWAYS FREE OF LITTER, PROVIDED PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Assets BOY$4,307,955TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$4,406,525TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$440,330TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$219,779TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE 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 AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE PARK, ORGANIZED THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES AT THAT PARK AND TO KEEP THE PARK AND ITS WATERWAYS FREE OF LITTER, PROVIDED PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITMissionDesc
Significant New Program SrvcfalseSignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$819,251ExpenseAmt
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. SINCE THE CONSERVANCY'S MANAGEMENT BEGAN IN 2012 OVER 6 MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN INVESTED INTO THE FACILITY TO ENSURE IT'S SAFETY AND LONG-TERM VIABILITY. HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS SUCH AS THE RESTORATION OF THE FAMED CEILING TILES, REPAIRING THE COPPER ROOF OF THE THE BUILDING, REPAIRING AND RESTORING PLASTER ELEMENTS IN THE BUILDING, REOPENING THE ORIGINAL SKYLIGHTS IN THE BUILDING, AND FABRICATING THE ORIGINAL LIGHTING IN THE BUILDING HAVE ALL HELPED KEEP IMPORTANT ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE BUILDING ALIVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE AQUARIUM EXHIBITS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED WITH NEEDED REPAIRS SUCH AS GLASS, MODERN FILTRATION AND WATER SYSTEMS, MODERN PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND CONCRETE REPAIR THROUGHOUT. MANY OF THE BUILDINGS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO INCREASING THE BUILDINGS GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAVE OR REUSE WATER. CURRENTLY A MAJOR HVAC SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IS UNDERWAY FOR THE AQUARIUM. AQUARIUM WELCOMES AROUND 180,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR, ALL FREE OF CHARGE. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS THE CONSERVANCY HAS CURATED AN EXCEPTIONAL VISITOR ENGAGEMENT AND INTERPRETATION EXPERIENCE FOR OUR VISITORS SO THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND BECOME EXCITED ABOUT THE CONSERVATION OF AQUATIC LIFE AND HABITATS. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN MANAGES THE CONSERVATORY, BUT LEANS ON THE CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS TO FACILITATE FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, LEAD TOURS,SUPPORT SCHEDULING, TRAIN DOCENTS AND INTERPRETERS, FACILITATE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, SUPPLEMENT THE PLANT COLLECTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL FLOWERS AND PLANTS, AND HELP IN THE FUND RAISING OF MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS,MOST NOTABLY THE RESTORATION OF THE CONSERVATORY'S MAIN DOME.Desc

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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 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 RESOURCESDesc

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Expense$150,641ExpenseAmt
DescTHE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY'S EDUCATION AND VISITOR ENGAGEMENT TEAM INSPIRES A LIFETIME OF CURIOSITY, PASSION, AND STEWARDSHIP FOR AQUATIC AND PLANT ECOSYSTEMS IN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS FOR THIRD THROUGH FIFTH GRADERS AT THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM AND ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY AND PRIVATE TOURS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS.Desc

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Expense$136,853ExpenseAmt
DescALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OTHER 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.). VOLUNTEER SERVICES: THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY RECRUITS, MANAGES, AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE SERVING AT BELLE ISLE PARK. THESE VOLUNTEERS WORK IN MYRIAD CAPACITIES SUCH AS FACILITY GREETERS AT THE AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATORY, STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP KEEP THE PARK CLEAN AND SAFE, EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP US IMPLEMENT OUR EDUCATIONAL FIELDTRIPS, EVENT VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP TO PLAN AND FACILITATE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COMMUNITY VOULNTEERS, STEWARDS, AND MORE. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK AND GREATLY SUPPORTS THE WORK OF MDNR AND THE CITY OF DETROIT.IT IS ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND THE PRIORITIES OF RESIDENTS WHO OWN THIS BELOVED PUBLIC SPACE AND THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY PRIDES ITSELF ON NOT ONLY STRONG ENGAGEMENT DURING PLANNING PROCESSES, BUT A CONSISTENTLY OPEN "FRONT DOOR" TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES ON A DAILY BASIS. ENVIRONMENTAL 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. THROUGH THE CONSERVANCY'S KEEP BELLE ISLE BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MOBILIZE HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR TO HELP KEEP THE ISLAND, IT'S WATERWAYS, AND THE DETROIT RIVER FREE OF HARMFUL RUBBISH AND MICROPLASTICS. IN 2019, WITH HELP FROM THE EPA, THE CONSERVANCY GREW THIS PROGRAM TO FORM THE BI-NATIONAL DETROIT RIVER COALITION, A GROUP OF ENTITIES IN CANADA AND DETROIT HELPING TO PRESERVE OUR WATERWAYS. OVER 50,000 DAFFODILS HAVE BEEN PLANTED THROUGHOUT THE PARK THROUGH A VOLUNTEER EFFORT AND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. STUDENTS THAT ATTEND OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ALSO HELP IN MONITORING THE VERNAL PONDS ON THE ISLAND AND ASSIST IN WATER COLLECTION AND TESTING IN THE CANALS OF THE ISLAND. WE ALSO COORDINATE WITH THE MDNR ON SUPPORTING THE STRONGEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND SHORELINE WORK FOR ANY CAPTIAL INITIATIVE UNDERWAY.Desc
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Total Program Service Expenses$1,163,933TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (32 entries)

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MEAGAN ELLIOTT
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SUMMER RITNER
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KATY LABARRIE
C D O40.00$119,883$0$279Yes (X)
DR SHAUNA RYDER DIGGS
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ALLAN NACHMAN
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
EVETTE GRIFFIE
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
PETER GHAFARI
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
GARY MAROWSKE
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
HAROLD GARLING JR
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
KATHERINE KERWIN
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JOYA HARRIS
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
MEAGAN DUNN
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ROBIN HELLER
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SOLOMON W KINLOCH
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
TERRI MIAL
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COLLEEN ROBAR
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JASON VELEZ
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
DAVID BELL JR
DIRECTOR-END2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
DIANE DOSSIN
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
NICHOLAI SCHULTZ
DIRECTOR-END2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
RON OLSON
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GABRIEL VALLE
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
NANCY VELLA
CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
MAUD LYON
VICE CHAIR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
AUDREY HARVEY
TREASURER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
SEAN MORAN
SECRETARY2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
ANDREA DICKSON
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JEHAN CRUMP-GIBSON
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
TODD SACHSE
DIRECTOR2.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
JANA BROWNELL
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GEORGE ROBERTS
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RYAN SULLIVAN
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$359,593TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$6,050TotalOtherCompensationAmt
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Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$106,521ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

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Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$173,319ManagementAndGeneralAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$6,298ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,067FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
BUSINESS &OPERATIONAL EXP$128,666$36,576$69,475$22,615
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE$116,319$116,319
SUPPLIES$38,779$23,030$10,017$5,732
IN-KIND$38,477$38,477

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$27,368TotalAmt
Program Services$5,652ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$19,600ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,116FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,913,946TotalAmt
Program Services$1,163,933ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$493,830ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$256,183FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$826,658BOYAmt
EOY$3,152,557EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,289,255BOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$989,661BOYAmt
EOY$1,052,068EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$21,405EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,215BOYAmt
EOY$25,814EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$39,601BOYAmt
EOY$13,689EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$195,107LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$54,115LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$157,565BOYAmt
EOY$140,992EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,307,955BOYAmt
EOY$4,406,525EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$305,313BOYAmt
EOY$159,287EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$75,844BOYAmt
EOY$8,000EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$59,173BOYAmt
EOY$52,492EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$440,330BOYAmt
EOY$219,779EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,754,377BOYAmt
EOY$1,707,111EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,113,248BOYAmt
EOY$2,479,635EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,867,625BOYAmt
EOY$4,186,746EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,307,955BOYAmt
EOY$4,406,525EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$319,121ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
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$1,946,721CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,887,328CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,199,111CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,539,500CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,825,903CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$12,398,563TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$196,286CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$738,259CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$485,402CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$344,429CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$300,643CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,065,019TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,143,007CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,625,587CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,684,513CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,883,929CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,126,546CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$14,463,582TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$14,463,582PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$9,362CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$312CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$34,694CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$114,222CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$106,521CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$265,111TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$9,362CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$312CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$34,694CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$114,222CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$106,521CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$265,111TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,152,369CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,625,899CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,719,207CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,998,151CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,233,067CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$14,728,693TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.98200PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY5090.98890PublicSupportPY509Pct
Investment Income CY0.02000InvestmentIncomeCYPct
Investment Income PY0.01000InvestmentIncomePYPct
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$195,107OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$54,115DepreciationAmt
Book Value$140,992BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$140,992TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescACCRUED EXPENSESDesc
Amt$52,492Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$52,492TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,233,067TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$2,233,067RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$2,233,067TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,913,946TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,913,946ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,913,946TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescIN-KIND RENTDesc
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$38,477NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
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 MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE 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 AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE PARK, ORGANIZED THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES AT THAT PARK AND TO KEEP THE PARK AND ITS WATERWAYS FREE OF LITTER, PROVIDED PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR USERS, AND MORE.THE CONSERVANCY IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE PRIMARY PRIVATE-SECTOR PARTNER AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PUBLICLY OPERATED BELLE ISLE, BRINGING VOLUNTEER ENERGY AND TALENT TO THE PARK, OPERATING THE BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RAISING FUNDS FOR NEEDED PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND REPRESENTING THE VOICES OF DIVERSE PARK USERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ABELLE 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. SINCE THE CONSERVANCY'S MANAGEMENT BEGAN IN 2012 OVER 6 MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN INVESTED INTO THE FACILITY TO ENSURE IT'S SAFETY AND LONG-TERM VIABILITY. HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS SUCH AS THE RESTORATION OF THE FAMED CEILING TILES, REPAIRING THE COPPER ROOF OF THE THE BUILDING, REPAIRING AND RESTORING PLASTER ELEMENTS IN THE BUILDING, REOPENING THE ORIGINAL SKYLIGHTS IN THE BUILDING, AND FABRICATING THE ORIGINAL LIGHTING IN THE BUILDING HAVE ALL HELPED KEEP IMPORTANT ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE BUILDING ALIVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE AQUARIUM EXHIBITS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED WITH NEEDED REPAIRS SUCH AS GLASS, MODERN FILTRATION AND WATER SYSTEMS, MODERN PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND CONCRETE REPAIR THROUGHOUT. MANY OF THE BUILDINGS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO INCREASING THE BUILDINGS GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAVE OR REUSE WATER. CURRENTLY A MAJOR HVAC SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IS UNDERWAY FOR THE AQUARIUM. AQUARIUM WELCOMES AROUND 180,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR, ALL FREE OF CHARGE. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS THE CONSERVANCY HAS CURATED AN EXCEPTIONAL VISITOR ENGAGEMENT AND INTERPRETATION EXPERIENCE FOR OUR VISITORS SO THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND BECOME EXCITED ABOUT THE CONSERVATION OF AQUATIC LIFE AND HABITATS. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN MANAGES THE CONSERVATORY, BUT LEANS ON THE CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS TO FACILITATE FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, LEAD TOURS,SUPPORT SCHEDULING, TRAIN DOCENTS AND INTERPRETERS, FACILITATE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, SUPPLEMENT THE PLANT COLLECTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL FLOWERS AND PLANTS, AND HELP IN THE FUND RAISING OF MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS,MOST NOTABLY THE RESTORATION OF THE CONSERVATORY'S MAIN DOME.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BHISTORIC 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 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 4DALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OTHER 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.). VOLUNTEER SERVICES: THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY RECRUITS, MANAGES, AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE SERVING AT BELLE ISLE PARK. THESE VOLUNTEERS WORK IN MYRIAD CAPACITIES SUCH AS FACILITY GREETERS AT THE AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATORY, STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP KEEP THE PARK CLEAN AND SAFE, EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP US IMPLEMENT OUR EDUCATIONAL FIELDTRIPS, EVENT VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP TO PLAN AND FACILITATE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COMMUNITY VOULNTEERS, STEWARDS, AND MORE. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK AND GREATLY SUPPORTS THE WORK OF MDNR AND THE CITY OF DETROIT.IT IS ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND THE PRIORITIES OF RESIDENTS WHO OWN THIS BELOVED PUBLIC SPACE AND THE BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY PRIDES ITSELF ON NOT ONLY STRONG ENGAGEMENT DURING PLANNING PROCESSES, BUT A CONSISTENTLY OPEN "FRONT DOOR" TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES ON A DAILY BASIS. ENVIRONMENTAL 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. THROUGH THE CONSERVANCY'S KEEP BELLE ISLE BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MOBILIZE HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR TO HELP KEEP THE ISLAND, IT'S WATERWAYS, AND THE DETROIT RIVER FREE OF HARMFUL RUBBISH AND MICROPLASTICS. IN 2019, WITH HELP FROM THE EPA, THE CONSERVANCY GREW THIS PROGRAM TO FORM THE BI-NATIONAL DETROIT RIVER COALITION, A GROUP OF ENTITIES IN CANADA AND DETROIT HELPING TO PRESERVE OUR WATERWAYS. OVER 50,000 DAFFODILS HAVE BEEN PLANTED THROUGHOUT THE PARK THROUGH A VOLUNTEER EFFORT AND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. STUDENTS THAT ATTEND OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ALSO HELP IN MONITORING THE VERNAL PONDS ON THE ISLAND AND ASSIST IN WATER COLLECTION AND TESTING IN THE CANALS OF THE ISLAND. WE ALSO COORDINATE WITH THE MDNR ON SUPPORTING THE STRONGEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND SHORELINE WORK FOR ANY CAPTIAL INITIATIVE UNDERWAY.
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 RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BAPPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GPROFESSIONAL FEE 154,127 176,644 101,090