2014-11-11T19:06:11-07:00 2013-12-31 311717077 Support Kansas City Inc 5960 Dearborn Suite 200 Mission KS 66202 990 2013-01-01 271406579 Argentine Betterment Corporation ARGE 9137300241 PO Box 6613 Kansas City KS 66106 Mario Escobar Executive Director 9137300241 2014-11-11 1 Elizabeth Liddle P01076573 9138314752 2014-10-23 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Mario Escobar PO Box 6613 Kansas City KS 66106 1947454 0 X X 2009 KS The preservation and improvement of the existing Argentine neighborhood through assistance and education provided to neighborhood residents and businesses. 4 4 3 8 0 0 345601 1943728 0 3726 0 0 0 0 345601 1947454 0 0 0 0 15496 38565 0 0 0 18511 40832 34007 79397 311594 1868057 849755 3684026 530489 1496703 319266 2187323 The preservation and improvement of the existing Argentine neighborhood through assistance and education provided to neighborhood residents and businesses. The improvement of the physical and economic environment of the neighborhood including revitalization of those commercial areas serving the needs of neighborhood residents. The preservation and support of community organizing through established resident neighborhood groups. The partnership with other community development corporations in Kansas City, Kansas, in order to improve the Argentine neighborhood. The preservation of existing housing stock, and/or the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. All other actions as may be necessary to improve the quality of life for the residents of the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. 0 0 45888 0 0 Area Development: In December 2013, the grocery store construction was completed and the Save A Lot grocery store opened in the Argentine neighborhood ending ten years without a neighborhood grocery store and being a Federally recognized food desert. The ready access to healthy foods has had an immediate impact on the quality of life for the residents of the Argentine neighborhood and surrounding communities. This $2 million project was a joint effort with assistance from the government, business, and non-profit sectors, and paid for through generous support from the community, TIF and sales tax revenues, and the Unified Government. 2000 0 0 Neighborhood Group Advocacy: The Argentine Betterment Corporation (ABC) provides resources for growth and advocacy for local neighborhood groups, youth programming, residents, businesses, and institutions to improve the quality of life for our community. ABC staff and Board members attend crucial government meetings participating in discussions about local and regional concerns and then carry this information back the Argentine neighborhood residents at local neighborhood watch meetings and homeowner meetings. 10029 0 3726 Community Events: ABC works in partnership with residents, businesses, and institutions to improve the quality of life for our community through three annual community events: Serve Day, the springtime neighborhood clean-up; Silver City Day, the neighborhood pride event and parade; and Holiday Lighting Ceremony, which kicks off the holiday season for the neighborhood and provides holiday gifts for over 350 children. Two to four thousand residents attend these events. 0 0 0 57917 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Mario Escobar 9137300241 PO Box 6613 Kansas City KS 66106 Monica DeLeon Vice-President and Secretary 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Leticia DeCaigny Treasurer 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Pat Dunn Board Member 3 0 X 0 0 0 Menda Rogers Board Member 3 0 X 0 0 0 Timothy Russell Executive Director, Jan-Mar 2013 40 0 X 7500 0 0 Mario Escobar President, Jan-July 2013; Executive Director, Aug-Dec 2013 40 0 X 16196 0 0 Tyrone Lewis Former Executive Director 0 0 X 9745 0 0 33441 0 0 0 1 0 0 Polsinelli PC 900 W 48th Place Suite 900 Kansas City MO 64112 property development and legal services in connection with grocery store 304326 1 0 0 0 0 1643843 299885 0 1943728 Silver City Days 900099 1581 1581 0 0 Christmas Lighting 900099 2145 2145 0 0 0 0 0 0 3726 0 0 0 0 0 0 1947454 3726 0 0 24771 18639 6132 0 9745 0 9745 0 4049 2316 1733 6890 5329 1561 0 1405 915 490 0 1432 441 991 0 240 0 240 0 0 625 500 125 0 7425 7425 0 0 6503 6503 0 0 463 0 463 0 Real Estate Taxes 7911 7911 0 0 Program event expenses 5029 5029 0 0 Contribution to neighborhood association 2200 2200 0 0 Tree and property maintenance 709 709 0 0 79397 57917 21480 0 4558 82108 0 189052 0 10874 3383459 6161 831661 3377298 13536 24694 849755 3684026 198240 340620 0 9000 325000 1147083 7249 0 530489 1496703 X 319266 1998271 0 189052 0 0 319266 2187323 849755 3684026 1868057 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 0 30034 0 345601 1943728 2319363 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30034 0 345601 1943728 2319363 0 2319363 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2319363 3726 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 500000 500000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2883459 6161 2877298 3377298 0 0 X 1947454 0 0 0 0 0 1947454 0 0 0 1947454 79397 0 0 0 0 0 79397 0 0 0 79397 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 No provision for income taxes has been recorded, as the Organization is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(a) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The Organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of FASB Codification topic, Income Taxes. Income Taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and requires the Organization to recognize in the financial statements the impact of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, if that position is more likely than not to be sustained under audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Management has assessed the tax positions of the Organization and determined that no positions exist that require adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Organization believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2010. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tyrone Lewis Former Executive Director 0 0 0 0 9745 0 0 0 0 0 9745 0 2254 0 Schedule J, Part II Tyrone Lewis left his position with the organization with back pay owed to him. This obligation was not reported in the prior returns, and was paid to him and the expense reported in the year covered by this return. Mario Escobar Current Executive Director Provide funds to pay back salary of a Former Executive Director X 9000 9000 0 1 0 9000 Schedule L, Part II Part II Line 1d, Purpose of loan: Provide funds to pay back-salary due to Former Executive Director, Tyrone Lewis. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization does not have committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Directors reviews the Form 990 with the preparer and forwards a copy to Board members before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year upon request.