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EIN 58-1574496

Bald Head Island Conservancy (BHI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
50
City
Bald Head Island
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
Fostering community-based barrier island conservation, preservation, and education to live in harmony with nature. Our education programs bring a deeper understanding of and sensitivity to the environment for all participants.
Total revenues
$1,942,994
2023
Total expenses
$1,763,674
2023
Total assets
$8,379,906
2023
Num. employees
50
2023

Program areas at BHI

Educational programs and research activities - conduct research and organize classes and programs to educate participants on the conservation of environmental areas surrounding Bald Head Island, nc.
Operation of gift shop selling items designed to promote conservation awareness.
Conservation and preservation - general protection and promotion of awareness of the natural resources and environment surrounding Bald Head Island, nc.

Grants made by BHI

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Smith Island Land TrustConservation of Land$84,980

Who funds Bald Head Island Conservancy (BHI)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$137,300
FM Kirby FoundationGeneral Operating Support - $50,000; Support of the Internship Program - $5,000$55,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$49,300
...and 19 more grants received totalling $353,962

Personnel at BHI

NameTitleCompensation
Melissa BlackmonChief Development Officer / Director of Development
Beth DarrowChief Scientist
G. Christopher ShankExecutive Director
Diane CahoonDirector of Finance and Business Operations
Pam W. SmithDirector of Retail Operations | Turtle Central
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for BHI

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$904,499
Program services$396,612
Investment income and dividends$35,649
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-40,618
Net income from fundraising events$165,529
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$464,413
Miscellaneous revenues$16,910
Total revenues$1,942,994

Form 990s for BHI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-17990View PDF
2022-122023-06-15990View PDF
2021-122022-07-14990View PDF
2020-122021-07-22990View PDF
2019-122020-10-02990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Bill Simpson Foundation
August 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from FM Kirby Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 3109
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Metro area
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
County
Brunswick County, NC
Website URL
bhic.org/ 
Phone
(910) 457-0089
Facebook page
BHIConservancy 
Twitter profile
@bhiconservancy 
IRS details
EIN
58-1574496
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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