THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, UNDERSTANDING, AWARENESS AND WISE USE OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF AMERICA THROUGH ALIGNED AND COOPERATIVE EFFORTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SHARING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.4M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+381.6% YoY
Grant Count
20
+81.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
+164.9% YoY
About Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Gulf of Mexico Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OCEAN SPRINGS, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $504K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,407,510 | $10,700,885 | $11,024,936 |
| Revenue | $4,506,348 | $2,366,932 | $1,698,085 |
| Expenses | $4,773,519 | $2,929,480 | $3,212,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $504,285 | $389,761 | $101,318 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Water Institute ($291,147), Morehouse Swcd ($269,333), Mississippi State University ($201,504).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY BATON ROUGE, LA | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $21,356 |
| GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION KEMAH, TX | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $29,948 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - CORPUS CHRISTI CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $40,303 |
| PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY METAIRIE, LA | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $7,236 |
| THE WATER INSTITUTE BATON ROUGE, LA | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $291,147 |
| MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES BILOXI, MS | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $126,361 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $201,504 |
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $98,775 |
| THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC TAMPA, FL | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $30,507 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI HATTIESBURG, MS | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $28,320 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE SPRAGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN SCHAR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN LEZINA | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| PATTI MCCURDY | CHAIR ELECT | 0.5 | — |
| LAINIE EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GARETH LEONARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| WILL UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHRIS WELLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JIM PAHL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CORY HORAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA BOWIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRE | 40 | $142,518 |
| CONSTANCE THRIFT | TREASURER/BUSINESS ADMINST | 40 | $90,495 |
| NORA GINN | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $105,270 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulf of Mexico Alliance?
Gulf of Mexico Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OCEAN SPRINGS, MS. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gulf of Mexico Alliance?
As of 2024, Gulf of Mexico Alliance holds $10.4M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does Gulf of Mexico Alliance operate?
Gulf of Mexico Alliance has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Gulf of Mexico Alliance award?
In 2024, Gulf of Mexico Alliance awarded 20 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $85K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gulf of Mexico Alliance's EIN?
Gulf of Mexico Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2968791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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