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Arlington Gem and Mineral Club

EIN 75-1704434 · Arlington, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ARLINGTON GEM AND MINERAL CLUB (AGMC) IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST AND EDUCATION IN EARTH SCIENCES, LAPIDARY ARTS, IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER ARTISTIC PURSUITS. AGMC ORGANIZES AND CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES IN THESE AREAS AND SPONSORS EVENTS, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS AND CONTESTS, WHICH SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION. THE CLUB'S INITIATIVES EXTEND TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$85,383
Spending
$81,851
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%

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 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% 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 (1)
  1. $59,852 spent. THE ARLINGTON GEM AND MINERAL CLUB (AGMC) PROMOTES PUBLIC INTEREST IN EARTH SCIENCES, LAPIDARY ARTS, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS. TO ACHIEVE THIS, AGMC CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TAUGHT BY MEMBER VOLUNTEERS AND REGULARLY OFFERS WORKSHOPS TO ADVANCE AND DEVELOP MEMBER SKILLS. THE CLUB MAINTAINS A FULLY EQUIPPED LAPIDARY SHOP, SILVERSMITHING AND GLASS FUSING FACILITIES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHICH MEMBERS USE DURING CLASSES AND LABS.AGMC HOLDS MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETINGS, WHICH INCLUDE A POTLUCK DINNER, A GUEST SPEAKER OR PROGRAM, AND A GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION. AGMC ALSO ORGANIZES VARIOUS FIELD TRIPS, RANGING FROM MINERAL COLLECTING EXPEDITIONS TO MUSEUM VISITS, THAT SUPPORT MEMBERS' EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. ADDITIONALLY, AGMC HOSTS AN ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AND VENDORS OFFERING ROCKS, GEMS, FOSSILS AND OTHER ITEMS RELEVANT TO ARTISTIC PURSUITS.THE CLUB PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE, CONTAINING EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES AND UPDATES ON CLUB ACTIVITIES. AGMC ALSO MAINTAINS A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTE THE CLUB'S MISSION AND EVENTS.

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

  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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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