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Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc

To alleviate the nutritional, physical and spiritual needs of impoverished people who live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Human Services Gulfport, MS EIN 300225661 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc

A Christian Community Ministry, dedicated to the nutritional, physical, and spiritual needs of impoverished people who live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Founded
Headquarters
Gulfport, MS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To alleviate the nutritional, physical and spiritual needs of impoverished people who live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 26.8% of total expenses ($42,500 of $158,802).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Gulfport, MS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 300225661. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $223K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc is located in Gulfport, MS, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc has $223K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $223K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

A Christian Community Ministry, dedicated to the nutritional, physical, and spiritual needs of impoverished people who live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $223K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300225661, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JA
James Bates
Board Chairman

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

BO
Bob M•••
Board Member
CH
Chase O•••
BOARD MEMBER
FE
Felice K••••
BOARD MEMBER
FE
Felice K•••• G•••••
Board Member
IS
Israel C••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James B••••
Board Chairman
JA
James E B••••
BOARD CHAIRMAN
LI
Lisa B••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
MI
Michael W•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RA
Ray W••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rob M•••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Steve M••••••••
BOARD TREASURER
TO
Tomesha D••••
SECRETARY
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc This page 84 $222,996 -
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
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Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%
310 Sports Academy 93 $338,551 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc

What is Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc?
Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gulfport, United States. A Christian Community Ministry, dedicated to the nutritional, physical, and spiritual needs of impoverished people who live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
When was Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc founded?
Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc?
James Bates serves as Board Chairman.
Where is Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Gulfport, United States.
What is Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300225661.
What is Gulf Coast Community Ministries Inc's website?
http://gulfcoastministry.org