2024-04-17T12:21:12-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 050510943 BLACKSTONE PARKS CONSERVANCY BLAC 4018613313 P O Box 603141 Providence RI 02906 Deming Sherman Treasurer 4018613313 2024-04-17 Deming Sherman 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X blackstoneparksconservancy.org X X 62077 X 3726 0 54896 3455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62077 0 0 0 18301 0 6699 50215 75215 -13138 140810 0 127672 140810 127672 0 0 0 0 140810 127672 0 0 140810 127672 To promote and maintain public open spaces in the areas in proximity to the seeking river, specifically including Blackstone Park and the open space which divides Blackstone Boulevard; and to carry on any other activity that may be lawfully carried on by a corporation formed under the Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation act as may be in effect from time to time. The Spirit of Youth statue, at Blackstone Boulevard Park near Clarendon Street, now has a new sheen. An expert contractor evaluated the statue's condition, then thoroughly cleaned, touched up at a few rough spots, and rewaxed the bronze. 0 7800 Maintenance and improvements at Blackstone Boulevard: In November, volunteers planted 700 daffodil bulbs in two lawn areas .This was the third daffodil planting project in as many years. A new "Boulevard Monitor" was contracted to help inventory all the Boulevard's trees, along with monitoring newer trees for watering and care issues. In early summer, over 30 small trees were marked with pink or orange for special care. Grass was cleared from around them and high-quality mulch was added to suppress weeds and hold moisture. In the summer, contractors watered young trees. In the fall, contractors planted and cared for five new trees. 0 10945 We are working to re-design the south end of Blackstone Boulevard to better manage stormwater while improving safety and park aesthetics. As part of a coalition of environmental organizations and with support from City agencies, we participated in extensive community outreach and are making progress on a new design. New signs have helped communicate our plans to the community. We solicited community input through our updated website and three events. 0 2039 The popular Trolley Shelter summer concerts on the Boulevard returned with five shows played by favorite artists and some newcomers. The concerts were well attended with first-time spectators and "regulars". It was wonderful to see a mix of individuals, friends, and families enjoying the concerts, some bringing picnic baskets and blankets to relax and enjoy the performance. 0 8158 At the Blackstone Park Conservation District, a new Forest Management Plan was completed by a certified Forester, with grant support from National Resources Conservation Service. Fencing around the trails was expanded. New maps and safety signs were added. New haybales were installed, to prevent soil erosion. 1373 16263 A total of 25 free events and concerts for the community took place at Blackstone Park. They included the monthly educational series "Art and Science at the Park", a Moon Rise Celebration, two RiverRides, guided shoreline walks, and birding. A wide range of musical genres and styles were performed at the concerts, including Classical Indian instrumental and vocal music, original songs composed in the 1980's, recent compositions, and improvised electronic music. 0 8256 53461 Carrie Drake President 20 0 0 0 Jane A Peterson President Emerita 5 0 0 0 Amy Zinsser Secretary 5 0 0 0 Deming Sherman Treasurer 7 0 0 0 Margaret Brookner Trustee 5 0 0 0 Allison Bryant Trustee 5 0 0 0 Jonathan Ford Trustee 8 0 0 0 Anthony Hollingshead Trustee 8 0 0 0 Ken Orenstein Trustee 3 0 0 0 Rick Richards Education Committee Chair 10 0 0 0 Cogate Searle Boulevard Committee Chair 8 0 0 0 Jennifer McLean Trustee 8 0 0 0 Martha Fraenkel Trustee 3 0 0 0 Jeffrey Williams Trustee 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deming Sherman 254 Irving Avenue Providence RI 02906 4018613313 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 61717 75553 74843 74851 58622 345586 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 5000 62717 76553 75843 75851 59622 350586 60000 290586 10 0 0 269 3455 3734 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 354320 0.82012 0.84975 X 61717 75553 74843 74851 58622 345586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 5000 62717 76553 75843 75851 59622 350586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350586 5 0 0 269 3455 3729 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 269 3455 3729 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89 0 0 0 89 62722 76642 75843 76120 63077 354404 0.98923 0.99892 0.01052 0.00082 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 B: $70.74 refund from returned purchase; $18 from two $9 bank service fee refunds TOTAL: $88.74 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Events;46|Licenses;196|Blackstone Park Conservation District Maintenance and Improvements;16263|Blackstone Boulevard Park Maintenance and Improvements;15991|Blackstone Boulevard Concert Series;8158|Educational and Recreational Events;8256|Miscellaneous;1305^Total;50215^