Nonprofit · EIN 76-0369258
GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS
Also known as DARIN CICCOTELLI
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $242,841 | $219,213 | $23,628 | $362,445 | $67,088 | $295,357 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $210,928 | $235,468 | -$24,540 | $283,878 | $12,149 | $271,729 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $235,698 | $222,665 | $13,033 | $298,094 | $1,825 | $296,269 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $203,250
- of which government grants
- $2,000
- Program service revenue
- $39,556
- Investment income
- $35
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $73,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,421
- Program services (functional)
- $184,896
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,636
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,681
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $283,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $362,445
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,088
- Net assets, end of year
- $295,357
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $295,357
- Gross receipts
- $242,841
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Matin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Laura Calaway | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Alison de Lima Greene | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $0 |
| Melissa McDonnell Lujan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $0 |
| Andrew Campbell | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Mary S Dawson | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Samantha Edussuriya | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Katharine Barthelme Frank | Board Member Trustee or director | 11 | $0 |
| John Guess | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Janet Hobby | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Madeline Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Page Kempner | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Victoria Ludwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Judy Nyquist | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Ronald Restrepo | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Sewing | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Deidre Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Susie Bowen Tucker | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Mark Wawro | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Matin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Laura Calaway | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Alison de Lima Greene | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.75 | $0 |
| Melissa McDonnell Lujan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.75 | $0 |
| Andrew Campbell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.75 | $0 |
| Mary S Dawson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Samantha Edussuriya | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Katharine Barthelme Frank | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.75 | $0 |
| John Guess | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Janet Hobby | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Madeline Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Page Kempner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Victoria Ludwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Judy Nyquist | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ronald Restrepo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Joy Sewing | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Deidre Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Susie Bowen Tucker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mark Wawro | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Matin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Laura Calaway | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Alison de Lima Greene | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $0 |
| Melissa McDonnell Lujan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $0 |
| Katharine Barthelme | Board Member Trustee or director | 11 | $0 |
| Andrew Campbell | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Mary S Dawson | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Amber Dermont | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Samantha Edussuriya | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| John Guess | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Janet Hobby | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Madeline Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Page Kempner | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Victoria Ludwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Judy Nyquist | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Ronald Restrepo | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Joy Sewing | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Deidre Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Susie Bowen Tucker | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Mark Wawro | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON ENGLISH DEPT, HOUSTON, TX 77204-3012
- In care of
- % ENGLISH DEPT UNIV OF HOUSTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Misty Matin, University of Houston English Dept, Houston, TX 772043012
- Signed the 990
- Misty Matin, President
- Phone
- (713) 743-3223
- Website
- www.gulfcoastmag.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
To publish and promote literature.
Program accomplishments
- Gulf Coast promotes and publishes quality literature in our local and national communities while teaching excellence in literary publishing to graduate and undergraduate students. We are committed to providing a balanced combination of literary approaches and voices. All of the editorial positions are two-year terms, ensuring a regular turnover in the specific personality and style of the journal. The journal is produced and distributed each April and October, reaching over 5,500 individuals and institutions. The journal publishes Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Reviews, and Art, offering a creative venue for over 180 emerging and established writers and artists. Our readership of the print journal exceeds 3,000, with more coming to our ever-expanding website.Expenses $156,424 · revenue $33,056
- Gulf Coast hosts or participates in several community-based literary events. The journal has enhanced its community presence with the Gulf Coast Reading Series, a monthly gathering at the Lawndale Art Center, and its annual Spring Issue Release Party. These events continue bringing esteemed writers, editors, publishers, and readers to Houston. Each Spring, Gulf Coast students attend the AWP Conference & Bookfair, which seeks to expand the subscription base and exposure of Gulf Coast Literary Journal.Expenses $28,472 · revenue $6,500
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0369258
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $362,445
- Income (IRS master file)
- $242,841
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $242,841 | $219,213 | $362,445 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $210,928 | $235,468 | $283,878 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $235,698 | $222,665 | $298,094 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 76-0369258).
Questions about GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS
- What is the EIN of GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS is 76-0369258.
- Is GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS 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 COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Misty Matin.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GULF COAST-A JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & FINE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $242,841, expenses of $219,213 and total assets of $362,445 at year end.
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