Nonprofit · EIN 26-3038383
GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION
Tax-exempt · BEAUFORT, SC 29901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,152,280 | $1,094,832 | $57,448 | $424,327 | $49,871 | $374,456 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,062,689 | $906,215 | $156,474 | $232,376 | $13,160 | $219,216 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $929,169 | $1,132,394 | -$203,225 | $62,027 | $0 | $62,027 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,140,402
- of which government grants
- $917,529
- Program service revenue
- $11,651
- Investment income
- $227
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $67,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $341,742
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $496,101
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,182
- Occupancy
- $12,000
- Travel
- $1,591
- Depreciation
- $6,843
- Program services (functional)
- $957,934
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,261
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,637
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $232,376
- Total assets, end of year
- $424,327
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,871
- Net assets, end of year
- $374,456
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,965
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $374,456
- Gross receipts
- $1,152,280
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djuanna Brockington | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Dr Dionne Hoskins-Brown | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Berry PhD | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tamara Butler PhD | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Thaddeus Daise | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damon Fordham | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Hemingway | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenton Jordan | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josiah Watts | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamila Hawkins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Lanier | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sean Palmer | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eugene Emory PhD | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashantae Green | Commissioner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Floyd Phillips | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA SMALLS POSITION TERM ENDED | PAST EXECUTI Officer | 40 | $86,587 |
| DR DIONNE HOSKINS-BROWN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN LOTSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FLOYD PHILLIPS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMILLA HAWKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR JESSICA BERRY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TAMARA BUTLER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THADDEUS DAISE | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR EUGINE EMORY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAMON FORDHAM | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH D HARDY TERM ENDED | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN HEMINGWAY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERNONICA HEMINGWAY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENTON JORDAN | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LANIER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN PALMER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASPER JAZZ WATTS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DJUANNA BROCKINGTON | INTERIM EXEC Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR JESSICA BERRY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TAMARA BUTLER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EUGINE EMORY PH D | COMMISIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THADDEUS DAISE | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAMON FORDHAM | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH D HARDY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMILLA HAWKINS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN HEMINGWAY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERNONICA HEMINGWAY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIONNE HOSKINS-BROWN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LANIER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN LOTSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN PALMER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FLOYD PHILLIPS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASPER JAZZ WATTS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DJUANNA BROCKINGTON | INTERIM EXEC Officer | 40 | $0 |
| VICTORIA SMALLS TERM ENDED | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 787, BEAUFORT, SC 29901-0787
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Djuanna Brockington, PO Box 787, Beaufort, SC 29901
- Signed the 990
- Djuanna Brockington, Executive Director
- Phone
- (843) 818-4587
- Return prepared by
- Glaser and Company LLC
Mission
We are dedicated to fostering understanding, appreciation, and respect for the traditions, language, arts, and history of this vibrant community.Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we strive to raise awareness about the significant contributions of the Gullah Geechee people to American culture and history. We are committed to empowering Gullah Geechee individuals and communities by providing opportunities for economic development, cultural expression, and environmental stewardship.Central to our mission is the celebration of diversity and the promotion of inclusivity. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can come together to learn, share, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Gullah Geechee culture.
Program accomplishments
- During the reporting period, the program achieved several significant milestones that strengthened community engagement, cultural preservation, and resilience planning throughout the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.A major accomplishment was the delivery of a three-part educational series in Florida focused on the history and living legacy of the Gullah Geechee people. The series provided participants with a deeper understanding of Gullah Geechee heritage, cultural traditions, and contemporary contributions, fostering greater awareness and appreciation among community members and stakeholders.Building upon this momentum, the organization successfully launched its inaugural Gullah Geechee Summit in Florida. The Summit brought together community leaders, cultural practitioners, scholars, preservation advocates, and residents to engage in meaningful dialogue around cultural preservation, economic opportunity, and community development. The success of this event has led to plans for expansion into additional Corridor states in 2026, creating new opportunities for regional collaboration and impact.The program also conducted Gullah Geechee Resilience and Resource Listening Tours across the Corridor. These community-centered engagements provided valuable opportunities for residents to share local knowledge, identify environmental and habitat restoration priorities, and discuss challenges affecting their communities. Information gathered during the tours is being used to guide the development of a comprehensive Resilience Plan designed to strengthen community sustainability, environmental stewardship, and long-term cultural preservation.Another highlight was the hosting of the first annual Gullah Convening, a landmark celebration of Gullah Geechee culture, heritage, and community. The event featured a formal dinner curated by renowned Gullah chefs, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of the Gullah Geechee people. Guests also enjoyed live music, cultural storytelling, and opportunities for intergenerational connection and learning. The Convening created an unforgettable evening that honored heritage, celebrated cultural excellence, and reinforced the importance of preserving and sharing Gullah Geechee traditions for future generations.Collectively, these initiatives expanded public awareness of Gullah Geechee culture, strengthened community connections across the Corridor, elevated local voices in resilience planning efforts, and established a strong foundation for continued growth and impact in the years ahead.Expenses $957,934 · grants $67,500 · revenue $11,651
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3038383
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $424,327
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,152,280
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,152,280 | $1,094,832 | $424,327 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,062,689 | $906,215 | $232,376 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $929,169 | $1,132,394 | $62,027 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $526,398 | $401,762 | $307,108 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3038383).
Questions about GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION
- What is the EIN of GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION is 26-3038383.
- Is GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Djuanna Brockington.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (Djuanna Brockington, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GULLAH-GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,152,280, expenses of $1,094,832 and total assets of $424,327 at year end.
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