GLADSTONE ECONOMIC BETTERMENT COUNCIL

EIN: 431550694 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Gladstone, MO

Total Revenue
$138,818
Total Expenses
$153,168
Total Assets
$494,748
Net Assets
$494,748
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Les Smith
Phone
8164362200
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

GLADSTONE ECONOMIC BETTERMENT COUNCIL, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $139K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $153K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

The Gladstone Economic Betterment Council (GEBC) was formed for the primary purpose of identifying human needs and creating and maintaining economic stability within the Gladstone community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $50,877 Revenue: $0

The Gladstone Amphitheater provides free theater to the community and surrounding area serving approximately 35,000 people including a 4th of July event complete with fireworks and music. These...

Read more

The Gladstone Amphitheater provides free theater to the community and surrounding area serving approximately 35,000 people including a 4th of July event complete with fireworks and music. These events give students and children of all ages an opportunity to participate in live theater. Local thespians and volunteers gather to put on two full scale productions each summer. The 2018 productions were Oklahoma! and Big River. Past productions have included The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, and Hairspray.

Program 2
Expenses: $45,659 Revenue: $0

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...

Read more

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.

Program 3
Expenses: $18,207 Revenue: $5,950

Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and the City of Gladstone to plan, plant and maintain a 60' x 60' heritage garden of vegetables, herbs and flowers, all plants grown before 1900. In addition, the...

Read more

Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and the City of Gladstone to plan, plant and maintain a 60' x 60' heritage garden of vegetables, herbs and flowers, all plants grown before 1900. In addition, the heritage garden includes raised beds for herbs, strawberries, asparagus and other perennials. There is a 30' x 40' pumpkin patch and an area of 75 apple trees. Beehives on the property improve pollination in the gardens and orchard. Produce from the gardens is donated to Saint Charles Food Pantry and Synergy Services. Master Gardeners also teach gardening classes at the annual Children's Garden Day and the Big Shoal Country Fair, a daylong event that attracts over 1200 visitors.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,921
Program Service Revenue $5,950
Investment Income $838
Other Revenue $-2,891
TOTAL REVENUE $138,818

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,233
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $144,120
Other Expenses $128,935
TOTAL EXPENSES $153,168

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $138,818 $167,631 -0.2%
Expenses $153,168 $129,623 +0.2%
Net Income $-14,350 $38,008 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
60

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Les Smith Chair 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie A Young Vice-Chair 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Harlin Treasurer and Secretary 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
T J Berry Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Chambers Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andres Dominguez Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Fritz Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pete Hall Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barry McCullough Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Waddell Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Washam Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2018 $138,818 $153,168 $494,748 $-14,350
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Missouri Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare GLADSTONE ECONOMIC BETTERMENT COUNCIL with other nonprofits in Missouri and across the country.