2026-03-09T05:41:13-00:00 2025-06-30 050519237 Katharine G Estes CPA 34 Schaeffer St Wakefield RI 02879 990 2024-07-01 237226378 BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY INC % Robert Benjamin BLOC 4014663111 PO BOX 84 BLOCK ISLAND RI 02807 Robert Benjamin Treasurer 4014663111 2026-03-09 true Katharine G Estes P01210360 4012583031 2026-03-09 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Robert Benjamin PO Box 84 Block Island RI 02807 487760 false X www.biconservancy.org X 1972 RI See Schedule O 11 11 3 5 0 215103 269297 0 54543 36276 0 269646 305573 0 0 68832 71088 0 13741 100026 86445 168858 157533 100788 148040 14416289 14567722 13293 6243 14402996 14561479 See Schedule O false false 79918 Acquisition and maintenance of open land and land interests for the purpose of preservation and conservation of natural resources, and educating the public about the importance of open land. 29271 Sustainability programs including composting and single use plastic reduction 109189 true true false false false false true false false false true false 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 true 4 0 3 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false true true false true false false false true true true true true true false false false false X ROBERT BENJAMIN 4014663111 PO Box 84 Block Island RI 02807 CAROLINE BARR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 020.00 X 52000 0 0 NIGEL GRINDLEY DIRECTOR 004.00 X 0 0 0 ROSEMARY TOBIN DIRECTOR 001.00 X 0 0 0 SETH DRAPER DIRECTOR 001.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER HATFIELD DIRECTOR 002.00 X 0 0 0 MARY CERULLI DIRECTOR 001.00 X 0 0 0 MATT FASTUCA DIRECTOR 001.00 X 0 0 0 SHERI MAXIM DIRECTOR 001.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BENJAMIN TREASURER, DIRECTOR 004.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM MC CORMICK VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 003.00 X X 0 0 0 DORRIE NAPOLEONE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT 008.00 X X 0 0 0 MARTI DUNNE SECRETARY, DIRECTOR 004.00 X X 0 0 0 52000 false false false 269297 269297 38463 38463 180000 182187 -2187 -2187 305573 38463 0 0 0 0 52408 36380 10686 5342 0 12939 12939 0 0 5741 4329 941 471 0 110 110 17659 17659 0 4554 4554 0 0 7091 22 723 6346 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5625 5625 6158 6098 40 20 Property maintenance and stewardship 12359 12359 Education program fees 11500 11500 Program supplies 13513 11951 1562 Accretitation, dues subscriptions 7876 7876 0 157533 109189 34603 13741 210837 487925 99477 124772 1311 10338 11356 9256489 9918 9234093 9246571 488153 318277 3897295 3897295 474785 481526 14416289 14567722 13293 6243 13293 6243 X 11325163 11475460 3077833 3086019 14402996 14561479 14416289 14567722 148040 10443 X true X false true false X 406061 503011 143872 215103 269297 1537344 406061 503011 143872 215103 269297 1537344 93457 1443887 980 2137 66049 54543 36276 159985 1697329 0.85070 0.84200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 19 66.64 1 true 180.00 false 9189254 9189254 67235 9918 57317 9246571 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X II 5 The Organizations conservation monitoring policy requires annual monitoring of each conservation easement by the executive director or a member of the board of directors. A written property inspection report, including photographs of the property is prepared to document the monitoring visit. II 9 The Organization records conservation land and land rights at cost when purchased or at fair value when donated. Fair value is generally determined by independent appraisal.Land rights are intangible assets comprised of listed rights, easements and / or restrictions over properties that are conveyed by property owners to the Organization, almost always in perpetuity, in order to protect the properties as significant natural areas. In some cases, these intangible assets may be sold or transferred to others however, they are always subject to the original restrictions and purposes as intended by the original donors/ sellers. X 2 The Organization accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic Income Taxes. This standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and describes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statements regarding a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Organization has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions which qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements as of June 30, 2024 and 2023. Form 990, Part I, Line 13 The Conservancys mission is to preserve, protect and maintain open space, wildlife habitats and natural resources on Block Island. The Conservancy focuses on land acquisition and stewardship, as well as educating local residents, future generations and the public about the importance of conservation and responsible use of local resources. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Anyone that offers a contribution of any amount to the Organization becomes a Member of the Organization. Regular Members consist of persons 18 years of age or over and may attand all meetings and have the right to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the members Charter Members may attend all meetings but have no voting rights Honorary Members, elected by the Board of Directors, may attend all meetings and have all the rights and privileges of Regular Members. Junior Members consist of persons under 18 years of age and may attend all meetings, without voting privileges. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a All voting members have the right to vote on all matters submitted to them for voting, including the election of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 8b There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Finance Committee reviews the Form 990. Prior to filing, the Form 990 is provided electronically to the full Board for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Director signatures are obtained as evidence that they agree to abide by the terms of the Conflict of Interest Policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Directors perform an annual performance review of the Executive Director and document any changes to her compensation in the minutes of the Board meeting following the review. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 There is no policy to make the governing documents and financial statements available to the public. Form 990 is provided to the RI Department of Business Regulation Charitable Solicitation Division.