GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE

EIN: 272968791 501(c)(3) Environment

OCEAN SPRINGS, MS

Total Revenue
$4,506,348
Total Expenses
$4,773,519
Total Assets
$10,407,510
Net Assets
$10,015,134
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
CONSTANCE THRIFT
Phone
2282151242
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 90% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $10.0M represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, UNDERSTANDING, AWARENESS AND WISE USE OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF AMERICA THROUGH ALIGNED AND COOPERATIVE EFFORTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SHARING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,339,058
Program Service Revenue $663,005
Investment Income $504,285
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,506,348

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,732,102
Salaries & Benefits $983,677
Fundraising Expenses $103,372
Program Expenses $4,257,614
Other Expenses $2,057,740
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,773,519

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,506,348 $2,366,932 +0.9%
Expenses $4,773,519 $2,929,480 +0.6%
Net Income $-267,171 $-562,548 -0.5%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
13
Volunteers
10

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
4
$233,013
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOE SPRAGGINS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN SCHAR BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN LEZINA CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI MCCURDY CHAIR ELECT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAINIE EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARETH LEONARD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL UNDERWOOD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WELLS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM PAHL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORY HORAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA BOWIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRE 40.00
Officer
$142,518 $0 $142,518
CONSTANCE THRIFT TREASURER/BUSINESS ADMINST 40.00
Officer
$90,495 $0 $90,495
NORA GINN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,270 $0 $105,270
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
2024 $4,506,348 $4,773,519 $10,407,510 $-267,171
2023 $2,366,932 $2,929,480 $10,700,885 $-562,548
2022 $1,698,085 $3,212,553 $11,024,936 $-1,514,468
2021 $2,165,687 $4,984,037 $13,035,124 $-2,818,350
2020 $2,434,480 $9,382,912 $16,033,278 $-6,948,432
2019 $22,320,759 $18,674,100 $22,983,005 $3,646,659
2018 $27,343,679 $25,868,755 $19,746,893 $1,474,924
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