Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
To maintain and support a regional blood supply to service primarily the needs of patients and donors in the areas we serve.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center at a glance
In short: Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center gave $22K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,333
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $185,978,097
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Health Museum ($12K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Museum Houston, TX | 2024 Mysterious Worlds Gala | $10,000 |
| Walter L Shepeard Community Blood Center Augusta, GA | Hurricane Helene Relief | $10,000 |
| The Health Museum Houston, TX | Naming Rights for Their Learning Center | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,978,097 | $132,655,313 | $124,342,216 | $22,000 | 3 | $3,586,583 |
| 2023 | $168,078,185 | $125,814,644 | $115,118,787 | $22,383 | 4 | $3,329,202 |
| 2022 | $151,928,480 | $121,762,547 | $107,549,862 | $52,270 | 7 | $1,540,547 |
| 2021 | $143,740,289 | $118,093,258 | $101,661,297 | $20,415 | 2 | $1,388,826 |
| 2020 | $125,870,434 | $111,068,231 | $98,184,509 | — | — | $1,282,821 |
About Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Based on IRS filings
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is a public charity focused on Health, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $186.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $3.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is led by Brian G. Gannon, President & CEO - Jan since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 16 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian G. Gannon
President & CEO - Jan
President & CEO → President & CEO - Jan, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$597K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Nikhil Nayak
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$598K (2024)
Elizabeth Torres MD
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman - Former Vice Chairman, 2023
Chairman - Former Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheri J. Jennings
Director Tech Services
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Connie Foland
Director Hr, Risk Management, E & T
Dir.hr, Risk Management, E & T → Director Hr, Risk Management, E & T, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Julie Barbary
Director Business Ops
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Michele D. Walker
Director Dc Administrator
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $158K (2024)
Jamie R. Nobles
Director Facilities Administrator
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Ronda Perguson
Director Hospital Services
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $159K (2024)
Daniel A. Welder
Medical Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$252K (2024)
Amy L. Nelson Jd Ctfa
Trustee - Jan to July
Trustee → Trustee - Jan to July, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Bernica
Trustee - March to Dec
Trustee → Trustee - Jan to March, 2023
Trustee - Jan to March → Trustee - March to Dec, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khush Nariman
Trustee - March to Dec
Chairman → Former Chairman - Jan to March, 2023
Former Chairman - Jan to March → Trustee - March to Dec, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Townsend
Trustee - Jan to March
Trustee → Trustee - Jan to March, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Cotton MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hattie E. Henderson MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Wilson MD
Trustee
Trustee - New March → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanna Bamburg
Trustee
Trustee - New Sept → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Patrick Wood MD
Trustee - Jan to Nov
Trustee - New March → Trustee - Jan to Nov, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Murphy
Trustee
Trustee - New Jan → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felicity Mack MD
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barton R. Block
Associate Vice President Mis
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Eric Eaton
CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$283K (2020) → $378K (2024)
Marc D. Lewis
Vp-Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $315K (2024)
Theresa L. Pina
Vp-Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$223K (2020) → $321K (2024)
Elizabeth A. Hartwell
CMO
Associate Vice President Medical → CMO, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$146K (2021) → $493K (2024)
Kevin P. Shipley
Associate Vice President & Community Eng -
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Sharon L. Garcia
Assocate Vice President & Quality Svc -
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Evan G. Pivalizza MD
Secretary - Jan to March
Trustee → Secretary - Former Trustee, 2023
Secretary - Former Trustee → Secretary - Jan to March, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Noey
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman - Former Treasurer, 2023
Vice Chairman - Former Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Pryor
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer - Former Trustee, 2023
Treasurer - Former Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Busler
Secretary - March to Dec
Trustee → Secretary - March to Dec, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Karen Tellepsen (2020–2023) — Trustee - Jan to March
- Former: Kenneth L. Mattox MD (2020–2023) — Trustee - Jan to March
- Former: Michael E. Speer MD (2020–2023) — Trustee - Jan to March
- Former: Michael S. Bell (2020–2023) — Director Building & Fleet
- Former: Susan N. Rossmann MD PhD (2020–2023) — Medical Director - Former CMO
- Former: Rick J. Ji (2022–2023) — Senior Lab Specialist
- Former: A. Tomas Garcia MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Arthur Bracey MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ellen Stough (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Samuel Rossmann (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Shiu-Ki Rocky Hui MD (2022) — Trustee
- Former: James G. Slack (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Marsha F. Bertholf (2020–2021) — Associate Vice President Medical
- Former: Topaz F. Montague (2020–2021) — Associate Vice President Pmo & Lab
- Former: Steve C. Ruth (2021) — Director Business Development
- Former: Charles E. Cowles Jr. MD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Duane K. Rossmann (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $598K, to Nikhil Nayak (President/CEO). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
How much does Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center give each year?
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center gave $22K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22K across 4 grants.
What is Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's typical grant size?
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center give grants?
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center?
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center reported $186.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132.7M.
What is Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center?
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is a public charity focused on Health, based in Houston, TX. It holds $186.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's EIN?
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1809687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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