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Form 990-EZ for tax year 2024

Filed by GULF REACH INSTITUTE.

Totals

Total revenue
$171,000
Total expenses
$88,164
Contributions and grants received
$171,000
Grants paid
not reported
Program service revenue
not reported
Membership dues (line 3)
not reported
Investment income (line 4)
not reported
Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
not reported
Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
not reported
Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
not reported
Other revenue (line 8)
not reported
Total assets, end of year
$91,485
Total liabilities, end of year
$101
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$91,384
Program service expenses (Part III)
$69,737

Program services were 79.1% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.

Mission and programs · 2024

Primary exempt purpose

Through innovative and action-oriented programming, the Gulf Reach Institute develops and implements programs focused on STEM Education for all, the Health of our Gulf of Mexico and Ocean communities, and Advocacy for the equity and inclusion of underrepresented populations as leaders and decision makers in the protection and conservation of our waters.

  • Bringing the Deep to Light is an interactive, traveling STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program that focuses on the adaptations of each of the ocean zones. Participants start their journey in the Sunlight Zone and travel to the Trenches of the deep sea to learn what it takes for life to thrive in these extreme environments. Participants learn how scientists use today's technology to explore the fascinating underwater world of our ocean. Hands-on lessons are aligned with TEKS, NGSS, and Ocean Literacy Principles.

    Expenses $43,935 · Grants $36,414

  • The Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit is a yearly event provided by the Gulf Reach Institute to unite young environmental stewards from around the Gulf of Mexico GOM, including the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba. The two-day event is dedicated to learning and understanding the critical issues facing the GOM. Participants engaged in conversations with fellow youth leaders and experts on issues facing the Gulf of Mexico and what they can do to contribute to the environmental movement in their own communities.

    Expenses $18,829

  • Unidos in STEM is a free out-of-school meeting held monthly. It is a leadership program for Middle and High School teens to collaboratively engage and explore STEM careers with field experts.

    Expenses $697

  • The Gulf Youth Ambassador Program empowers youth to develop leadership skills, engage in hands-on conservation projects, and represent the Gulf at events and initiatives.

    Expenses $6,276 · Grants $27,004

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part IV

  • Suraida Eve Nanez-James

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    15

  • Jasmine Sarabia

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    5

  • Jasmine Sarabia

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    5

  • Maggie Peacock

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    10

  • Armon Alex

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    10

Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990_ez
Tax year
2024
Filed
5 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202543099349201929

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