Gulf Of Mexico Alliance
- Assets
- $16.0m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $9.1m
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Ocean Springs, MS
- Founding
- 08/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-2968791
Organization Overview
Gulf Of Mexico Alliance is located in Ocean Springs, MS. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Gulf Of Mexico Alliance employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gulf Of Mexico Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Gulf Of Mexico Alliance generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Gulf Of Mexico Alliance has awarded 178 individual grants totaling $78,795,406. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, UNDERSTANDING, AWARENESS AND WISE USE OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO THROUGH ALIGNED AND COOPERATIVE EFFORTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SHARING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GULF OF MEXICO RESEARCH INITIATIVE- BECAUSE THE GULF OF MEXICO WAS SEVERELY IMPACTED BY THE 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL, GOMA WAS ASKED TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A TEN (10) YEAR RESEARCH PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED BY BP EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION, INC. (BP). THE PROGRAM, KNOWN AS THE GULF OF MEXICO RESEARCH INITIATIVE (GRI OR GOMRI), HAS BEEN STUDYING THE IMPACTS OF THE 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL ON THE GULF OF MEXICO ECOSYSTEM. THE CONTROLLING DOCUMENT OF THE GOMRI IS A MASTER RESEARCH AGREEMENT WHICH IDENTIFIES THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REQUIRED OF GOMA IN CONNECTION WITH RESEARCH GRANTS. THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ARE THE SAME TYPES OF SERVICES GOMA PROVIDES IN CONNECTION WITH OTHER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC FUNDS. ALL THE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM WAS RECEIVED BY THE END OF 2019. REMAINING FUNDS WILL BE USED TO WRAP UP THE PROGRAM, ENSURE PUBLIC DATA AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS THROUGH 2029, AND KEEP THE WEBSITE ACTIVE THROUGH 2029.
GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE- THE GOMA PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHES THE MISSION OF THE ENTITY THROUGH SUBGRANTING FUNDS, EDUCATING THROUGH MEETINGS AND SEMINARS, AND OTHER MEANS TO FACILITATE REGIONAL EDUCATION AND OVERALL WELL BEING OF THE GULF OF MEXICO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Wilson Chief Science Officer | 40 | $298,955 | |
John Kevin Shaw Project Manager | 40 | $167,451 | |
Laura Bowie Executive Director And Sec | Officer | 40 | $132,651 |
Christopher Kirby Project Manager | 40 | $122,564 | |
Constance Thrift Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $71,275 |
Joe Spraggins Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Consortium For Ocean Leadership Gomri Grant Management | 12/30/20 | $1,646,128 |
American Institute Of Biological Science Gomri Grant Management | 12/30/20 | $1,817,896 |
Texas A&m Corpus Christi - Harte Researc Gomri Database Management | 12/30/20 | $1,465,254 |
Mississippi State University - Northern Gomri Website Development And Maintenanc | 12/30/20 | $444,089 |
University Of Southern Mississippi Oilspill Science Outreach | 12/30/20 | $185,067 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $851,913 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $429,225 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,281,138 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $698,887 |
| Investment income | $387,055 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,434,480 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $604,581 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $203,925 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,353 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $994,270 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,591 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,327 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,834,021 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,462 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,552 |
| Travel | $27,862 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $457,909 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,398 |
| Insurance | $9,913 |
| All other expenses | $7,562 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,382,912 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $574,135 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,327,287 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,878 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,802 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,086,176 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,033,278 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $598,095 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $330,616 |
| Total liabilities | $928,711 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,462,856 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,641,711 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,033,278 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gulf Of Mexico Alliance has awarded $345,955 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $80,628 |
COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $49,999 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $45,751 |
THE BALMORAL GROUP LLC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $44,950 |
CITY OF FAIRHOPE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $22,500 |
CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $22,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gulf Of Mexico Alliance has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wsp Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO ENABLE THE INSTITUTION TO CONTINUE THEIR PUBLIC CHARITABLE ROLE. | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gulf Of Mexico Alliance Ocean Springs, MS | $16,033,278 | $2,434,480 |
The Longleaf Alliance Inc Andalusia, AL | $2,060,680 | $6,650,783 |
Soil Health Academy Fort Payne, AL | $1,342,075 | $2,090,054 |
Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $6,255,041 | $1,571,121 |
Great Smoky Mountain Institute Townsend, TN | $7,753,482 | $2,441,713 |
Ijams Nature Center Inc Knoxville, TN | $4,392,681 | $1,927,357 |
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators Baton Rouge, LA | $2,911,746 | $1,135,122 |
Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center Chattanooga, TN | $7,725,224 | $3,142,380 |
Greenspaces Chattanooga, TN | $1,050,938 | $1,111,466 |
North America Outdoors Inc Knoxville, TN | $572,949 | $810,072 |
Louisiana Environmental Action Network Baton Rouge, LA | $446,981 | $494,180 |
Gulf Coast Center For Ecotourism & Sustainability Gulf Shores, AL | $61,453 | $290,804 |