Gladstone Economic Betterment Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Gladstone Economic Betterment Council (GEBC) was formed for the primary purpose of identifying human needs and creating and maintaining economic stability within the Gladstone, MO community.
- Income
- $118,871
- Spending
- $115,946
- Reserves
- 46.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 46.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $27,398 spent. Amphitheater- Funded through private donations and organized fundraisers. Funds are used to support Theater in the Park. Two shows per season bring about 8,000 visitors to the Park.
- $45,794 spent. The Gladstone community magazine is published twice a year and provided free to the community in order to inform the community of City-related events, classes, and City regulations. It offers a full Parks and Recreation guide that includes registration information for swim lessons, baseball, and volleyball as well as event planning, facility rental, and community space. Programs include both youth and adult leagues. The magazine also provides over 13,000 households with community and county contact phone numbers and websites.
- $15,652 spent. The Mayor's Christmas Tree program is funded through private donations. Funds used to support the lighting event and proceeds provided to Northland area charities.
- $25,813 spent. Under a public service agreement with the City of Gladstone, GEBC supports and provides a variety of services and programs throughout the year in the Gladstone and surrounding area. Programs include the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, Animal Control, Art Springs, Community Benches, Gladstone Legion Vet Memorial, Minor Home Repairs, Hobby Hill Park, the Gladstone Gators, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Shop with a Cop, and Beautification.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 August 1990.
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 November 4, 2026.
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