Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast
Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast is a public charity based in Houston, Texas. Formed in 1994, it states that it promotes improved air quality while helping mitigate adverse effects of control strategies on economic development in the HGB region.
Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,157,735
- +8.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $127,329
- -49.2% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $11,752
- -24.1% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $33,041
- -90.1% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 22777, Houston, TX 77227-2777
Phone: (713) 627-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s program description identifies the eight-county HGB ozone non-attainment area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2025) to $3.0M (2022). In 2025 it reported $278K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Pasadena Pasadena, TX | The purpose of grant is to replace, retrofit or convert old, higher emission trucks that do not meet 2010 EPA emissions standards with new, lower emission buses that meet the most recent EPA Emissions standards. Total 13 trucks were replaced. | $2,966,696 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,157,735 | $127,329 | $33,041 | — | — | $11,752 |
| 2025 | $1,062,926 | $250,569 | $334,595 | $278,490 | Total only | $15,479 |
| 2024 | $1,161,903 | $383,909 | $31,662 | — | — | $16,495 |
| 2023 | $804,466 | $290,162 | $21,625 | — | — | $4,275 |
| 2022 | $530,274 | $339,574 | $2,978,800 | $2,966,696 | 1 | $1,530 |
| 2021 | $3,165,466 | $141,434 | $301,538 | $295,335 | 4 | $2,987 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to promote the improvement of air quality while helping to mitigate the adverse impacts of control strategies on economic development in the HGB region.” Its program description focuses on providing a legal framework for air quality improvement and economic growth in the eight-county HGB ozone non-attainment area.
Grantmaking
The filings list no grants given in 2024, 2025, or 2026. No information is provided about typical grant size, notable grantees, application procedures, or deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists these board members: Kristen Lee, David Douglas, Michelle Gutermuth, BJ Simon, Walter P Sass, Eddie Clark Lewis JD, Malcolm Richards JD, Kimesha E Sonnier, Blake Meaux, and Chara Bowie.
Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast's 2026 filing lists 13 officers; none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
BJ Simon
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Meaux
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Douglas
Board Member
Member → Members, 2025
Members → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Clark Lewis JD
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Richards JD
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Gutermuth
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter P Sass
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimesha E Sonnier
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Lee
Board Member
Members → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chara Bowie
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lampton
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Adams
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stand
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jacob Morrison (2021–2025) — Member
- Former: Mary Jane Naquin (2021–2025) — Member
- Former: Siddharth Rajmohan (2021–2025) — Members
- Former: Will Nipper (2021–2025) — Member
- Former: Denae W King (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Jennifer Cornejo (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Stephany Mgbadigha (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Nancy E Meilahn (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Jeanette A Rash (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast
How large is Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast?
Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What does Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to promote the improvement of air quality while helping to mitigate the adverse impacts of control strategies on economic development in the HGB region.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast?
Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast make grants?
The organization’s program description identifies the eight-county HGB ozone non-attainment area.
What is Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast's EIN?
Emission Reduction Credit Corporation of the Gulf Coast's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0474318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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