GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC

EIN 59-1882749 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I80Z)

What they do

We Champion Justice By Enhancing Access to The Legal System, Especially for Those Whose Race, Ethnicity, Income, Age, Disability, Gender, or Sexual Orientation Pose Obstacles. We Strive to Provide Exceptional Advocacy, Vigorous Representation, and Effective Legal Education for The Communities We Serve.

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Of every $100 spent, about $75.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

82.29%of revenue went to mission work75.5% of expenses · Program services

2.21%of revenue went to fundraising2.0% of expenses

$85.29spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

24.45%of revenue went to management and office costs22.4% of expenses

$0.85in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

77.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $117,953 for THERESA PRICHARD (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,252,012

Mission workProgram services$2,676,12382.29% of revenue75.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$795,11024.45% of revenue22.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$71,9882.21% of revenue2.0% of expenses

Total expenses$3,543,221108.95% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 75.5% mission · 22.4% management · 2.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.95% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 78.7% mission · 20.1% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.79% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 80.0% mission · 18.4% management · 1.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.80% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 80.6% mission · 17.2% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.23% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 82.1% mission · 15.7% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.89% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 82.7% mission · 15.0% management · 2.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.10% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 78.8% mission · 19.5% management · 1.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.90% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 78.2% mission · 15.9% management · 5.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 117.21% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,154,233

Expenses$3,543,221

Annual surplus $611,012 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,676,123 · 75.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$795,110 · 22.4% of expenses

Fundraising$71,988 · 2.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$4,154,233

Expenses$3,543,221

Assets$3,008,105

Income$4,154,233

Contributions$3,208,571

Mission work (program services)$2,676,123

Fundraising$71,988

Grants given$871,059

Average grant$48,392

Management and general$795,110

Executive compensation (total)$111,835

Accounting fees$72,639

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

THERESA PRICHARDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $117,953Base $116,033 · Other $1,920

JODI DUDACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $82,259Base $80,373 · Other $1,886

NOELLE CLARKCHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $34,711Base $34,003 · Other $708

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

THERESA PRICHARDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JODI DUDACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

NOELLE CLARKCHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER

BEN SORRELL ESQCHAIR

BRADLEY MUHS ESQBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN BAILEYBOARD MEMBER

CYNTHIA BATT ESQBOARD MEMBER

ELISE K WINTERS ESQSECRETARY

JASON MILLER ESQIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

JENNIFER CORINIS ESQSECRETARY

PROFESSOR KRISTEN ADAMSBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD KENNEDYTREASURER

SANDRINE GUEZ ESQBOARD MEMBER

TRACY MERRYBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1979
Location: PO BOX 358, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731-0358
County: Pinellas
In care of: Theresa Prichard
Primary officer: Theresa Prichard, Chief Executive Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(727) 821-0726

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: PDR CPAS ADVISORS INC
NTEE classification: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I80Z)
IRS tax category: All Other Legal Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes