Gulf Coast - A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts

EIN: 760369258 501(c)(3)

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$242,841
Total Expenses
$219,213
Total Assets
$362,445
Net Assets
$295,357
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Misty Matin
Phone
7137433223
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Gulf Coast - A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $243K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $219K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

To publish and promote literature.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $156,424 Revenue: $33,056

Gulf Coast promotes and publishes quality literature in our local and national communities while teaching excellence in literary publishing to graduate and undergraduate students. We are committed to...

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Gulf Coast promotes and publishes quality literature in our local and national communities while teaching excellence in literary publishing to graduate and undergraduate students. We are committed to providing a balanced combination of literary approaches and voices. All of the editorial positions are two-year terms, ensuring a regular turnover in the specific personality and style of the journal. The journal is produced and distributed each April and October, reaching over 5,500 individuals and institutions. The journal publishes Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Reviews, and Art, offering a creative venue for over 180 emerging and established writers and artists. Our readership of the print journal exceeds 3,000, with more coming to our ever-expanding website.

Program 2
Expenses: $28,472 Revenue: $6,500

Gulf Coast hosts or participates in several community-based literary events. The journal has enhanced its community presence with the Gulf Coast Reading Series, a monthly gathering at the Lawndale...

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Gulf Coast hosts or participates in several community-based literary events. The journal has enhanced its community presence with the Gulf Coast Reading Series, a monthly gathering at the Lawndale Art Center, and its annual Spring Issue Release Party. These events continue bringing esteemed writers, editors, publishers, and readers to Houston. Each Spring, Gulf Coast students attend the AWP Conference & Bookfair, which seeks to expand the subscription base and exposure of Gulf Coast Literary Journal.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $203,250
Program Service Revenue $39,556
Investment Income $35
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $242,841

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $73,000
Fundraising Expenses $8,681
Program Expenses $184,896
Other Expenses $146,213
TOTAL EXPENSES $219,213

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $242,841 $210,928 +0.2%
Expenses $219,213 $235,468 -0.1%
Net Income $23,628 $-24,540 -2.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
35

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
$0
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Misty Matin President 16.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Calaway Vice President 16.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alison de Lima Greene Secretary 11.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa McDonnell Lujan Treasurer 11.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Campbell Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary S Dawson Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Edussuriya Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katharine Barthelme Frank Board Member 11.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Guess Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Hobby Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Madeline Kelly Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Page Kempner Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Victoria Ludwin Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judy Nyquist Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronald Restrepo Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joy Sewing Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deidre Thomas Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susie Bowen Tucker Board Member 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Wawro Board Member 6.00
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
2025 $242,841 $219,213 $362,445 $23,628
2024 $210,928 $235,468 $283,878 $-24,540
2023 $235,698 $222,665 $298,094 $13,033
2022 $250,242 $246,318 $297,401 $3,924
2021 $242,867 $191,718 $296,659 $51,149
2020 $183,316 $205,169 $243,342 $-21,853
2019 $220,854 $172,896 $230,518 $47,958
2018 $215,158 $171,496 $181,287 $43,662
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