Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1993, with $242,841 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
University of Houston English Dept, Houston, TX, 77204 EIN 76-0369258 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$243K
▲ 15.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$219K
Net assets
$295K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts: 16 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $99K (FY2011) to $243K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $67KNet assets $295K
Operating margin
9.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$362K
Total liabilities
$67K
Net assets
$295K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,841▲15.1% | $219,213▼6.9% | $295,357▲8.7% | $362,445▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $210,928▼10.5% | $235,468▲5.7% | $271,729▼8.3% | $283,878▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $235,698▼5.8% | $222,665▼9.6% | $296,269▲1.4% | $298,094▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $250,242▲3.0% | $246,318▲28.5% | $292,051▲4.6% | $297,401▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $242,867▲32.5% | $191,718▼6.6% | $279,266▲22.4% | $296,659▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $183,316▼17.0% | $205,169▲18.7% | $228,117▼0.5% | $243,342▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $220,854▲2.6% | $172,896▲0.8% | $229,245▲26.5% | $230,518▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $215,158▲17.0% | $171,496▲2.5% | $181,287▲18.6% | $181,287▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $183,953▼1.0% | $167,360▲4.7% | $152,894▲12.2% | $152,894▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $185,833▲15.0% | $159,798▲0.9% | $136,301▲23.6% | $136,301▲22.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $161,568▲16.3% | $158,303▲2.1% | $110,266▲3.1% | $110,889▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $138,963▼14.4% | $155,074▲34.5% | $107,001▼13.1% | $107,671▼13.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $162,413▲64.0% | $115,278▲2.5% | $123,112▲62.0% | $123,782▲60.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $99,031 | $112,495 | $75,977 | $76,928 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $62K total
7 grants to Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts totaling $62K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $8,290 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0369258, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts's EIN?
- Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0369258.
- How much revenue does Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts report?
- Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts reported $242,841 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gulf Coast-a Journal of Literature & Fine Arts (EIN 76-0369258) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.