Nonprofit · EIN 80-0249546
GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC
Also known as Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council
Tax-exempt · PENSACOLA, FL 32501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $235,200 | $212,835 | $22,365 | $245,047 | $3,292 | $241,755 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $291,084 | $203,098 | $87,986 | $222,816 | $3,426 | $219,390 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $390,272 | $320,540 | $69,732 | $135,700 | $4,296 | $131,404 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $231,496
- of which government grants
- $187,206
- Membership dues
- $10,715
- Program service revenue
- $3,694
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $10
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $64,238
- Other salaries and wages
- $56,975
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $142,710
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,569
- Occupancy
- $1
- Travel
- $2,501
- Program services (functional)
- $177,810
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,828
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,197
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $222,816
- Total assets, end of year
- $245,047
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,292
- Net assets, end of year
- $241,755
- Gross receipts
- $235,200
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jena Melancon | Executive Director Key employee | 35 | $64,239 | $8,866 |
| Elizabeth Yelverton | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Logan McDonald | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Norman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Helms-MacBeth | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Leigh DeSantis | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Jurkowich | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Tippins Parker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randolph Scott | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dee Reilly | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Clyde Roark | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kayla Maybry | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Kellams | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Griffith | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannine Van Reeth | Director Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 |
| Carrie Cromey | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena Melancon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 34 | $70,965 |
| Leigh DeSantis | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Yelverton | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jean Norman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Hendrix | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Carlos Collard | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Julie Tippins Parker | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Randolph Scott | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Logan McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Karen Jurkowich | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Henry Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dee Reilly | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Clyde Roark | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kayla Maybry | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephen Helms-MacBeth | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jena Melancon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 53 | $62,946 | $6,586 |
| Carlos Collard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Tippins Parker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannine Van Reeth | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Hendrix | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Thompson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randolph Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Norman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leigh DeSantis | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angel Bradley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Edwin Howard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Jurkowich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Kelley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Pleer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clyde Roark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tierra Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Yelverton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 W MAXWELL ST, PENSACOLA, FL 32501-1719
- In care of
- % N/A
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 221 Palafox Place Ste 9104, Pensacola FL 32502
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jena Melancon, 150 W Maxwell St, Pensacola, FL 32501
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Jena Melancon, 221 Palafox Place Ste 9104, Pensacola FL 32502
- Signed the 990
- Jena Melancon, Executive Director
- Phone
- (850) 377-3176
- Website
- www.gulfcoastdiplomacy.org
Mission
Gulf Coast Diplomacy is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization facilitating and strengthening connection, collaboration, and fellowship between the people of the Gulf Coast and the global community through international exchange and education.
Program accomplishments
- Professional Exchange Facilitation: From October 2024 through September 2025, the organization facilitated professional exchange programs for 139 international visitors in 21 groups, supported by 30 interpreters and liaisons. Participants attended 119 structured professional meetings and engaged with 678 U.S. professional counterparts. In six visits, 36 visitors delivered classroom presentations to local students. The organization arranged 68 cultural activities for professional visitors. All in-person visitors (118) participated in at least one cultural activity outside of regular business hours. The organization also coordinated eight volunteer activities for seven groups (57 participants), totaling 95 volunteer hours donated in Northwest Florida. Program topics included local strategies to promote economic growth, technological innovation, and cooperative efforts to combat transnational crime. The program's immediate objective is to facilitate professional dialogue and promote understanding of American civic values and public policy. Long-term objectives include encouraging continued professional communication, supporting workforce and economic development in Northwest Florida, strengthening community engagement, and contributing to democratic institutions and national security. Donated program support included honorary citizenship certificates valued at $74 and baked goods valued at $86, used in connection with participant recognition and hospitality, and two hotel rooms, valued at $1,568, provided for staff training supporting IVLP program delivery.Expenses $85,349
- Youth Education: We engaged 41 local teens in our 11-month Youth Diplomats leadership program and worked with more than 230 additional youth through in-person exchanges and virtual leadership initiatives. Two university students were employed to support youth programming and professional exchange coordination, providing structured office and facilitation experience. We hosted two U.S. Department of State in-person youth exchanges for 31 teens from Brazil and France. Participants stayed with local host families for 373 total nights. During their programs, they met with 26 local professionals in 81 meetings, participated in classroom visits, and completed 117 volunteer hours across five community service activities alongside local youth. Short-term outcomes include increased knowledge of international affairs, civic institutions, and career pathways. Long-term objectives are to strengthen leadership capacity, workforce readiness, cross-cultural communication skills, civic engagement, and professional networks among participating youth.Expenses $69,346 · revenue $2,940
- Hospitality & Outreach: We coordinated structured home hospitality dinners to facilitate professional and cultural exchange between local residents and international visitors. Forty-four local hosts welcomed 81 international professionals into their homes for 305 meals. In addition, families hosting three Congressional Open World groups provided lodging for 17 participants for eight nights each, totaling 136 nights of homestay accommodation. We organized 14 community coffees connecting nearly 100 international professionals with 94 local residents. Sixteen community members participated in the Great Decisions discussion series to strengthen their understanding of international issues frequently encountered during exchange programs. A total of 341 residents attended public presentations and visitor speaking engagements. We staffed informational tables at seven community events and promoted exchange opportunities through print, broadcast, digital media, and direct outreach. Short-term outcomes include increased community awareness of international exchange opportunities and expanded participation in hospitality programs. Long-term objectives are to strengthen civic engagement, improve cross-cultural communication skills, and foster sustained professional and educational relationships between local residents and international visitors.Expenses $23,115 · revenue $754
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
- 80-0249546
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $245,047
- Income (IRS master file)
- $235,200
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $235,200 | $212,835 | $245,047 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $291,084 | $203,098 | $222,816 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $390,272 | $320,540 | $135,700 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $142,549 | $264,671 | $72,437 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Jena Melancon | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 80-0249546).
Questions about GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC is 80-0249546.
- Is GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL 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 COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC 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 COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC 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 GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jena Melancon.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,239 (Jena Melancon, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GULF COAST CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $235,200, expenses of $212,835 and total assets of $245,047 at year end.
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