Missouri Council For A Better Economy in St Louis, Missouri (MO)
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| Missouri Council For A Better Economy | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 800351285 |
| Name of Organization | Missouri Council For A Better Economy |
| Address | 4579 Laclede Ave 361, St Louis, MO 63108-2103 |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 01/2012 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $245,449 |
| Amount of Income | $105,248 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $105,248 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other: Citizen Participation |
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Amount of income in 2013: $105,248 (it was $52,500 in 2012)
| Missouri Council For A Better Economy: | $105,248 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $110,002 |
Assets in 2013: $245,449 (it was $1,892 in 2012)
| Missouri Council For A Better Economy: | $245,449 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $30,284 |
Expenses in 2013: $162,391
| Missouri Council For A Better Economy: | $162,391 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $93,004 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 0.6
| Missouri Council For A Better Economy: | 0.6 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 0.9 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 100.0%
| Missouri Council For A Better Economy: | 100.0% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 88.2% |
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $52,500 | $105,248 | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $52,500 | $105,248 | |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | |
| Total expenses | $53,718 | $162,391 | |
| Total net assets | $1,892 | $-55,251 | |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-1,218 | $-57,143 | |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $3,110 | $1,892 | |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $1,892 | $-55,251 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $3,110 | $1,892 | $245,449 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $300,700 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $1,892 | $-55,251 | |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | Yes | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $20,896 |
| Subtotal Support | $391,208 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $391,208 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $370,312 |
| Total Support | $391,208 |
| Public Support | $391,208 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $0 |
1 User Review:
Edward J. Hamm
Added on Jun 14, 2015 1:32 PM
Visited on Jun 14, 2015 1:00 PM
Missouri Council for Better Economy has not reported who its major donors are. What is it hiding? Do the major donors have a vested interest in eliminating St. Louis County municipalities and combining St. Louis City with St. Louis County? Who will benefit financially? Please provide details.
Would you recommend Missouri Council For A Better Economy to others? No
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tribes For Fair Play | 455 Capitol Mall Ste 801, Sacramento, CA 95814-4433 | CA | 2008-06 | $25,971,672 |
| 2 | Sg C4 Tr, Gretchen Fryer Ttee | 1220 N Fillmore St Ste 300, Arlington, VA 22201-6501 | VA | 2010-10 | $6,691,890 |
| 3 | Revere America Association, Revere America | 1747 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Ste 1000, Washington, DC 20006-4636 | DC | 2010-08 | $6,324,226 |
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| 5 | Citizen Guardian Inc | 7059 Courtyard Way, Haymarket, VA 20169-3316 | VA | 2010-09 | $5,475,718 |
| 6 | Citizens For A Strong America Inc | PO BOX 107, Columbus, WI 53925-0107 | WI | 2010-02 | $4,620,025 |
| 7 | Fund For Cities Of Service Inc | 909 3rd Ave Fl 15, New York, NY 10022-4745 | NY | 2010-04 | $4,598,323 |
| 8 | Yem Trust, Terrence G Linderman Ttee | 1320 N Courthouse Rd Ste 220, Arlington, VA 22201-2598 | VA | 2010-12 | $4,090,917 |
| 9 | Center For American Opportunity | 2200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-3397 | VA | 2012-11 | $3,949,527 |
| 10 | Wallbuilder Presentations | PO BOX 397, Aledo, TX 76008-0397 | TX | 1979-02 | $3,341,207 |
| 11 | No On 26 Sponsored By Police Officers Teachers Nurses | 555 Capitol Mall Ste 1425, Sacramento, CA 95814-4602 | CA | 2011-08 | $2,600,000 |
| 12 | Fair Electricity Rate Action Fund | PO BOX 1153, Jefferson Cty, MO 65102-1153 | MO | 2012-06 | $841,908 |
| 13 | Missouri Council For A Better Economy | 4579 Laclede Ave 361, St Louis, MO 63108-2103 | MO | 2012-01 | $105,248 |
| 14 | Missourians Organizing For Reform And Empowerment | 438 N Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4834 | MO | 2011-09 | $96,652 |
| 15 | The Judicial Learning Center | 600 Washington Ave Ste 2500, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1311 | MO | 2002-01 | $35,000 |
| 16 | 9-11 Memorial March To The Arch | 1203 Denoailles Dr, St Louis, MO 63011 | MO | 2014-07 | $0 |
| 17 | Business For Progress Institute | 911 Main Street Suite 2600, Kansas City, MO 64105-2049 | MO | 2007-05 | $0 |
| 18 | Corps Of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation | 404 E 30th Avenue, N Kansas City, MO 64116 | MO | 2007-01 | $0 |
| 19 | Freedom Founders Inc | PO BOX 270316, Kansas City, MO 64127-0316 | MO | 2009-06 | $0 |
| 20 | Rich Hill 4th Of July Committee | 8255 Sw County Road 6007, Rich Hill, MO 64779 | MO | 2015-04 | $0 |
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