2025-03-11T13:02:46-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 050510943 BLACKSTONE PARKS CONSERVANCY BLAC 4018613313 P O Box 603141 Providence RI 02906 Deming Sherman Treasurer 4018613313 2025-03-11 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X blackstoneparksconservancy.org X X 50625 X 3578 0 45013 2034 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50625 0 0 0 17375 0 4193 65572 87140 -36515 127672 0 91157 127672 91157 0 0 0 0 127672 91157 0 0 127672 91157 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 popular Trolley Shelter summer concerts on the Boulevard returned with five shows by favorite artists. The music was enjoyed by hundreds of people. Some added a picnic dinner or danced in the closed street. During most years the series is supported by a RI Senate Legislative Grant of $2,000. The grant is awarded in the spring for the events of the previous summer. Technically the $2000 grant received in 2024 was meant to support the 2023 concerts. The Blackstone Parks Conservancy is in the process of applying for a grant that will retroactively fund part of the 2024 concerts' expenses. 2000 7353 Blackstone Boulevard. A tree monitor was contracted to assess watering and care issues: they flagged more than 50 small trees for special attention, including re-establishing tree pits with high-quality mulch that suppresses weeds and holds moisture. Contractors watered young trees throughout the summer and fall. The south end of Blackstone Boulevard was the focus of a planning effort for improved stormwater management, safety and park aesthetics. 0 23395 Blackstone Park. About 50 new trees and shrubs were planted in the ravine, with temporary protective fencing. Areas with erosion-prone soil were seeded for stabilization and protection from invasive plants. Fencing around children's circle was improved. Park maps and entrance signs were updated. 1268 20286 At Blackstone Park the Education Committee organized year-round events including a moonrise celebration, two RiverRides, guided nature walks, and birding. With 15 Minute Field trips, families explored educational activities and crafts in the long-running monthly series "Art and Science in the Park. Entertainment included four Classical Indian concerts and a jazz concert. 0 8847 59881 Carrie Drake President 30 0 0 0 Jane A Peterson President Emerita 5 0 0 0 Amy Zinsser -until June 2024 Secretary-until June 2024 5 0 0 0 Deming Sherman Treasurer 5 0 0 0 Margaret Brookner Trustee 5 0 0 0 Allison Bryant Trustee 5 0 0 0 Jonathan Ford Trustee 15 0 0 0 Anthony Hollingshead Trustee 10 0 0 0 Ken Orenstein Trustee 5 0 0 0 Rick Richards Education Committee Chair 15.00 0 0 0 Cogate Searle Boulevard Committee Chair 20 0 0 0 Jennifer McLean Trustee 10 0 0 0 Martha Fraenkel Secretary-since June 2024 10 0 0 0 Jeffrey Williams Trustee 5 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 75553 74843 74851 58622 48591 332460 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 5000 76553 75843 75851 59622 49591 337460 60000 277460 0 0 269 3455 2034 5758 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 343218 0.80841 0.82012 X 75553 74843 74851 58622 48591 332460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 5000 76553 75843 75851 59622 49591 337460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 337460 0 0 269 3455 2034 5758 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 269 3455 2034 5758 0 0 0 0 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 89 76642 75843 76120 63077 51625 343307 0.98297 0.98923 0.01677 0.01052 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 - $70.74 refund from returned purchase; $18 from two $9 bank service fee refunds TOTAL: $88.74 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Events;420|Licenses;94|Blackstone Park Conservation District Maintenance and Improvements;20286|Blackstone Boulevard Maintenance and Improvements;18986|Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter Concert Series;7353|Educational and Family Activities at Blackstone Park;8847|Miscellaneous;9586^Total;65572^