Blackstone Parks Conservancy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $72,763
- Spending
- $66,222
- Reserves
- 17.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 79%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $8,985 spent. 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. A $2,000 Legislative Grant towards partial offset of this series' expenses was received in May, though it was technically for the events that took place within the 2024-25 fiscal year, i.e. concerts from July and August 2024, as well as June 2025.
- $25,090 spent. Blackstone Boulevard. A tree monitor was contracted to assess watering and care issues: they flagged 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. In a remediation effort near the Butler campus, work included aeration by a contractor, building protective mulch rings around trees, spreading loam for new grass seed, and raking the walking path back into shape.
- $2,718 spent. 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. Trails were stabilized with logs and wood chips, and invasive plants were removed throughout the park. Fencing around the children's circle was improved. Park maps and entrance signs were updated.
- $6,301 spent. At Blackstone Park the Education Committee organized year-round events including a moonrise celebration, guided short cruises on the Seekonk River, 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. Concerts also took place at the Blackstone Field, with music of various styles, including Classical Indian and jazz.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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