Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards inspires people to support stewardship and research of coastal and marine ecosystems, sponsors sea turtle conservation, and advocates for the enhancement of the gumbo limbo nature center.
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc at a glance
In short: Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc gave $306K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $102K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,596
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $101,865
- Median grant
- $126,335
- Total assets
- $781,792
- -50.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Boca Raton ($151K). Together the top 3 received $306K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc gives
- Giving grew 306% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $559K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $306K.
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 Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | — | $150,747 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Juno Beach, FL | — | $126,335 |
| Dolphin Resource Center Marathon, FL | — | $28,514 |
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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 | $781,792 | $273,595 | $992,018 | $305,596 | 3 | $113,565 |
| 2024 | $1,566,995 | $499,099 | $1,338,099 | — | — | $66,830 |
| 2023 | $2,362,314 | $510,782 | $1,653,730 | $558,701 | 1 | $73,004 |
| 2022 | $3,204,147 | $1,048,318 | $1,061,901 | $75,189 | 1 | $46,921 |
| 2021 | $3,587,396 | $564,626 | $919,670 | $50,947 | Total only | $39,273 |
| 2020 | $3,757,558 | $884,530 | $1,067,036 | $62,822 | 3 | $223,704 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $782K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $306K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc is led by John Holloway, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Holloway
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $176K (2025)
Manjunath Pendakur
Chairman
Vice President → Vice President -, 2022
Vice President - → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Waldron
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shivani Gupta
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Reiley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ata Sarajendini
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee B. Whelan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Field
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Reinken
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Barrera
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Thompson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Robyn Morigerato (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Shelby Loos (2024) — Director of Marine Life
- Former: James Miller (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Keith Rizzardi (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alex Lolavar (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Bistyga (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marina Banchette (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Mott (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Walker (2020–2022) — Secretary -
- Former: Connie Chiara (2020–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Darlene Ward (2020–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Andy Rubin (2021) — Trustee -
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $176K, to John Holloway (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc
How much does Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc give each year?
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc gave $306K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc's typical grant size?
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc's median grant in 2025 was $126,335, and its average grant was $101,865, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc give grants?
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc?
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc reported $782K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $274K.
What is Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc?
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Delray Beach, FL. It holds $782K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc's EIN?
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2015726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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