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Argentine Betterment Corporation

EIN 27-1406579 · Kansas City, KS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE ARGENTINE NEIGHBORHOOD OF KANSAS CITY, KS. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, PUBLIC SOCIAL GATHERINGS, CRIME AND BLIGHT REDUCTION, LAND USE PLANNING, PRESERVATION OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK, AND COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO FOSTER A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, AND THRIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL WHO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY IN ARGENTINE.

Income
$191,925
Spending
$191,715
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Highest pay
$66,260, executive di

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% 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 (1)
  1. $143,800 spent. ABC HOSTS SIGNATURE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING MUSIC IN THE PARK, SILVER CITY DAY, TRUNK OR TREAT, AND THE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY THAT FOSTER CONNECTION AND CELEBRATE NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE. ABC PROVIDES YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, FREE FITNESS CLASSES, HEALTH FAIRS, AND SUPPORTS NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UPS AND BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS. ABC ALSO LEADS INITIATIVES AROUND PUBLIC ART, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION WHILE PARTNERING WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY.

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

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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