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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2464257

GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC

Tax-exempt · GULF SHORES, AL 36547

Financials

$206K$212K2023$99K$119K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$98,872$118,580-$19,708$127,579$16,002$111,577
December 31, 2023990$206,190$212,390-$6,200$137,294$6,009$131,285
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,500
Membership dues
$125,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$26,628
Other revenue
-$26,628

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,570
Program services (functional)
$76,390
Management and general (functional)
$42,190

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$137,294
Total assets, end of year
$127,579
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,002
Net assets, end of year
$111,577
Net assets without donor restrictions
$111,577
Gross receipts
$130,250
Employees
0
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
AL

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY GROUXCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JIM BIBBYVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TOMMY LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PATRICK BUSSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DONNA WATTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH GENDLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG ALEXANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM HANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DR MARGARET ROLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHAD WATKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KRISTIN HELLMICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY GROUXCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JIM BIBBYVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TOMMY LEESECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PATRICK BUSSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DONNA WATTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH GENDLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG ALEXANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WADE BRADFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM HANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR MARGARET ROLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHAD WATKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KRISTIN HELLMICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3061, GULF SHORES, AL 36547-3061
In care of
% GREGORY L LEATHERBURY JR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TOM HAND
Signed the 990
TOM HAND, TREASURER
Phone
(251) 943-3291
Return prepared by
GRANT SANDERS & TAYLOR INC

Mission

INCREASE AND ORGANIZE TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH BALDWIN COUNTY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COORDINATION OF LOBBYING EFFORTS FOR LOCAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH BALDWIN COUNTY.
  • COORDINATION OF LOBBYING EFFORES FOR LOCAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH BALDWIN COUNTY.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2464257
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,579
Income (IRS master file)
$130,250

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$98,872$118,580$127,579XML
990December 2023$206,190$212,390$137,294XML
990December 2022$132,344$84,182$137,579IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 56-2464257).

Questions about GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC

What is the EIN of GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC is 56-2464257.
Is GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2006.
Are donations to GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC 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 GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TOM HAND.
Who are the officers and directors of GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GULF UNITED METRO BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $98,872, expenses of $118,580 and total assets of $127,579 at year end.

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