Nonprofit · EIN 45-5039139
GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT
Tax-exempt · NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $10,015 | $8,140 | $1,875 | $12,118 | – | $12,118 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,015
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $995
- Other expenses
- $7,145
- Program services (functional)
- $4,953
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,118
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,118
- Cash, savings and investments
- $12,118
- Gross receipts
- $10,015
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sara Graves | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Suraida Nanez-James | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Bill Lingsch | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Jan van Smirren | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Kate Hubbard | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Alyssa Dausman | Director | 0 | $0 |
| David Driver | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Ruth Perry | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Pat Hogan | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Thomas Wissing | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Kirsten Larsen | Chair | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Jorge Brenner | Executive Dir. | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Stephan Howden | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Nick Shay | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Nan Walker | Director | 0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Swaykos | Imm Past Chair | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Kimberly Yates | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Antonietta Quigg | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1331 HILLTOP RDG, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132-2285
- In care of
- % ANN E JOCHENS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1331 Hilltop Ridge, New Braunfels TX 78132
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- JAN VAN SMIRREN, 1331 Hilltop Ridge, New Braunfels TX 78132
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jan van Smirren, Treasurer
- Phone
- (713) 206-9884
- Website
- www.gcoos.org
- Return prepared by
- Thompson Derrig & Craig PC
Mission
to provide on-demand information about the Gulfs coastal and open ocean waters that is accurate, reliable and benefits people, ecosystems and the economy.
Program accomplishments
- Ocean animal on the Move is a project, conducted in partnership with Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) and the Marine Biodiversity Observing Network (MBON) and U.S. IOOS, focuses on animal tracking and the data stewardship that goes along with it. Ocean Animals on the Move: Using Technology to Track Marine Life and Understand Environmental Change involved the development of three lessons for students in grades 8-12. The goal is to understand the purpose and process of animal tracking and the data stewardship practices needed to apply the information to real-world challenges.Expenses $4,953
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5039139
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: JAN VAN SMIRREN | September 30, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $10,015 | $8,140 | $12,118 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Sara Graves | September 30, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-5039139).
Questions about GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT
- What is the EIN of GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT is 45-5039139.
- Is GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT 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 GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended September 30, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT?
- The 990-N for 2024 names JAN VAN SMIRREN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM REGIONAL ASSOCIAT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $10,015, expenses of $8,140 and total assets of $12,118 at year end.
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