Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area is a public charity based in Atmore, Alabama. Its 2023 filing states that it was formed in 1993 and describes its mission as providing local leadership to conserve, develop, and use natural resources for the betterment of the region.
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area at a glance
In short: Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area gave $897K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Alabama. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $897,333
- +84.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +106.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,021
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,128
- Total assets
- $1,100,939
- +22.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (38 of 64, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 Ridgeley St, Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: (251) 368-1606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WS Neal High School ($71K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 181 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 38 of 64 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2020) to $897K (2025). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $897K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WS Neal High School Brewton, AL | Education | $71,000 |
| Alma Bryant High School Irvington, AL | Community Development | $40,000 |
| Ridge Road VFD Brewton, AL | General | $29,775 |
| Boys and Girls Club Foley Foley, AL | Community Development | $25,000 |
| National Association of RC&D Councils Dothan, AL | Education | $22,500 |
| Belforest Civic League Daphne, AL | Comminty Develpment | $20,000 |
| Independent Order of Oddfellows Bayou La Batre, AL | Comunity Development | $20,000 |
| Robertsdale High School Robertsdale, AL | Community Development | $17,908 |
| Barnett Crossroads VFD Brewton, AL | General | $15,000 |
| Brewton Area YMCA Brewton, AL | Education | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,100,939 | $1,365,867 | $1,164,157 | $897,333 | 64 | $9,354 |
| 2024 | $899,200 | $1,042,053 | $899,161 | $486,693 | 31 | $7,995 |
| 2023 | $794,183 | $884,637 | $795,496 | $526,970 | 32 | $58 |
| 2022 | $673,942 | $748,020 | $680,591 | $386,559 | 29 | $283 |
| 2021 | $628,992 | $614,711 | $558,164 | $318,114 | 25 | $1,475 |
| 2020 | $646,852 | $537,963 | $488,902 | $285,376 | 23 | $2,416 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide local leadership in developing and carrying out an action oriented plan to conserve, develop, and utilize the natural resources for the betterment of the region.” Its program description says it provides grant assistance to organizations for community development and educational purposes.
The 2025 recipients include high schools, fire and civic organizations, and other community groups. Among them, Veterans Recovery Resources describes its mission as removing barriers to care and delivering integrated health care; Grand Bay Fire District says it provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and disaster assistance in its jurisdiction. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization awarded 64 grants totaling $897,333. Grants ranged from $5,042 to $71,000, with a median of $13,128. Its largest listed grants included $71,000 to WS Neal High School for education, $40,000 to Alma Bryant High School for community development, and $29,775 to Ridge Road VFD for general purposes.
Other listed grants included $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club Foley for community development; $22,500 to the National Association of RC&D Councils for education; and $20,000 each to Belforest Civic League and Independent Order of Oddfellows for community development. The filing also lists $15,000 grants to Barnett Crossroads VFD for general purposes, Brewton Area YMCA and Charitable Aid Association for education, and Baldwin County S&W Conservation District for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randall Hastings as chair, Tracy Sells as treasurer, Rickey Fields as secretary, and Eddie Kerr as vice chair. Directors listed are Billie Jo Underwood, Blaine Chastang, Raymond Wiggins, Randy Shaneyfelt, Frank Nalty, and Nell Wiggins.
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area is led by Randall Hastings, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall Hastings
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blaine Chastang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Barnes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Nalty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nell Wiggins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Wiggins
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Shaneyfelt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billie Jo Underwood
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry White
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Brekenridge
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Kerr
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rickey Fields
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Sells
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Billy Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scottie Stewart (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dawn Hopper (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brenda Litchfield (2020) — Chair
- Former: Frank Trione (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area
How much does Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area give each year?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area gave $897K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $487K across 31 grants.
What is Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's typical grant size?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's median grant in 2025 was $13,128, and its average grant was $14,021, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area that year got $14K on average.
Where does Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area give grants?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brewton, AL (15 grants), Mobile, AL (9 grants), Atmore, AL (6 grants) and Daphne, AL (5 grants).
Does Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (28 grants) and "Community Development" (8 grants).
Who are Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's largest grantees?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's largest 2025 grantees include WS Neal High School ($71,000), Alma Bryant High School ($40,000) and Ridge Road VFD ($29,775), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide local leadership in developing and carrying out an action oriented plan to conserve, develop, and utilize the natural resources for the betterment of the region.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's EIN?
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1965087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Area funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gulf-coast-resource-conservation-and-development-area-morg_6f928c01c32e4a48820b7cf82b9d5bed
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