EIN 20-5237349

Gulf Coast Business Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Gulf Coast Business Council promotes economic development and growth by providing research, policy positions, communication efforts, and quarterly reports.
Total revenues
$477,238
2022
Total expenses
$581,444
2022
Total assets
$862,279
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Gulf Coast Business Council

Developed strategic communication efforts to; create consensus and favorable perceptions for initiatives; identify target audiences and appropriately classify their perceptions; determine public perception of relevant policy issues and evaluate appropriate measures of communication for each issue; establish clear lines of communication with members, the general public, public officials, and professional media outlets. This was accomplished thru our on-line website, media press releases and interviews for local, regional and national media outlets, distribution of periodic e-mails, distribution of reports and various publications, and public speaking, interviews and presentations.
Supported civic engagements and programs of work. A legislative roundtable is held annually for state legislators who represent our region in state government to allow our representatives and senators to dialogue with our members and local government officials about important isssues which will be considered in the upcoming legislative session. The Business Council will periodically host forums or co-sponsor meetings outside of its regular meetings to explore particular topics relevant to the region.
Provided accurate research and sound policy positions. Published a quarterly regional brief containing statistics and commentary relative to the events and news that shaped the Mississippi Gulf Coast economy during the preceding quarter and provides information and insight on various economic sectors and issues such as housing, tourism, healthcare, and infrastructure. Conducted a quarterly ceo and Business owner confidence survey to gauge the confidence and expectations of regional businesses. This and other research reports and analysis have been developed and published on our website and distributed to members, media stakeholders, and e-mail receipients. The gcbc continues to work with local tourism stakeholders,community leaders, and elected officials on its premier destination tourism initiative.

Personnel at Gulf Coast Business Council

NameTitleCompensation
Charles B BenvenuttiTreasurer$0
Thomas Ashley EdwardsPast President$225,000
Ben StoneGeneral Counsel$0
Jamie MillerPresident$41,357
Anthony WilsonPast Chairman / Past Chairman / Past Chairman / Vice - Chairman / Board Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Gulf Coast Business Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$476,784
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$454
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$477,238

Form 990s for Gulf Coast Business Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122023-10-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-06-30990View PDF
2019-122021-06-07990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Economic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbying
General information
Address
11975-d Seaway Rd A120 A120
Gulfport, MS 39503
Metro area
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Website URL
msgcbc.org/ 
Phone
(228) 897-2020
IRS details
EIN
20-5237349
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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