Nonprofit · EIN 59-1882749
GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,154,233 | $4,075,897 | $78,336 | $3,008,105 | $2,194,460 | $813,645 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,252,012 | $3,543,221 | -$291,209 | $1,397,596 | $662,787 | $734,809 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,403,176 | $3,498,224 | -$95,048 | $1,505,047 | $479,029 | $1,026,018 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,070,238
- of which government grants
- $3,877,817
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $83,995
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $110,583
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $337,879
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,238,982
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,188,593
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $808
- Accounting fees
- $131,352
- Occupancy
- $378,897
- Travel
- $41,194
- Depreciation
- $19,849
- Program services (functional)
- $3,248,928
- Management and general (functional)
- $804,365
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,604
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,397,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,008,105
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,194,460
- Net assets, end of year
- $813,645
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,973
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $813,645
- Gross receipts
- $4,154,233
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Prichard | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 37.5 | $125,369 | $12,107 |
| Noelle Clark | Chief Advocacy Officer Officer | 37.5 | $109,431 | $12,068 |
| Jodi Duda | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 37.5 | $103,079 | $12,009 |
| Professor Kristen Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Muhs ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Miller ESQ | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Kennedy III | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Sorrell ESQ | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Bailey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Corinis ESQ | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Batt ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise K Winters ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandrine Guez ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Merry | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Prichard | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 37.5 | $116,033 | $1,920 |
| Jodi Duda | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 37.5 | $80,373 | $1,886 |
| Noelle Clark | Chief Advocacy Officer Officer | 37.5 | $34,003 | $708 |
| Professor Kristen Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Muhs ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Miller ESQ | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Kennedy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Sorrell ESQ | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Bailey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Corinis ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Batt ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise K Winters ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandrine Guez ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Merry | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Prichard | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 37.5 | $116,033 | $2,407 |
| Jodi Duda | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 37.5 | $80,373 | $1,613 |
| Noelle Clark | Chief Advocacy Officer Officer | 37.5 | $34,003 | $0 |
| Professor Kristen Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Muhs ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Miller ESQ | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Kennedy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Sorrell ESQ | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Bailey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Corinis ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Batt ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise K Winters ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandrine Guez ESQ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Merry | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 358, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731-0358
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Theresa Prichard, 501 First Ave N Ste 420 PO Box 358, St Petersburg, FL 33731
- Signed the 990
- Theresa Prichard, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (727) 821-0726
- Website
- www.gulfcoastlegal.org
- Return prepared by
- PDR CPAS ADVISORS INC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Legal Assistance for Human Trafficking & Human Rights: The Immigration & Human Rights unit provided assistance to 531 immigrant victims of crime with T and U visas as well as obtaining citizenship or documented status to assure their ability to live and work in the US. Advocates also referred clients to counseling, language centers, public benefits, and education programs. The unit also assisted 174 victims (domestic and immigrant) of human trafficking. These services are supported largely by grants from the US Department of Justice.Expenses $752,078
- Legal Services for Families/Domestic Violence: The Family Law unit provided services to 931 clients and closed 885 cases of protective injunctions, personal safety, custody, divorce, child support, visitation, and paternity. Casework is holistic in nature as these clients may also receive legal assistance with housing matters and public income maintenance benefits for which they are eligible. This assistance gives survivors of violence the tools they need to become independent and self-sufficient and to create a new beginning for themselves and their children. These services are supported by funding from the US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, Pinellas County, the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Department of Children and Families and local area funding.Expenses $901,826 · grants $110,583
- Financial Stability: Financial stability attorneys and support staff provided legal services to help residents obtain or maintain stable income. Services included assistance with credit matters; tax controversies; fraud; scams; debt collections; etc. The Financial Stability team assisted 697 clients with financial matters and were supported by funding from the Florida Bar Foundation, United Ways, local foundations, and the IRS Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program.Expenses $678,216
- Housing Legal Services: Housing attorneys and support staff provided legal services to help residents obtain or maintain housing. Services included assistance with landlord/tenant disputes; foreclosure modification or representation; addressing violations of the Fair Housing Act; etc. Housing staff assisted 757 clients to help them avoid homelessness. Housing services were supported primarily by funding from Pinellas and Manatee Counties and various local municipalities via their HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.Expenses $500,700
- The special projects team was formed late in fiscal year 2023-24 to address the needs of clients who need assistance in matters that do not fall into the other four departmental units' substantive areas. The team oversees evolving programs, such as elder law initiatives, victims' rights, and disaster response services. In FY 2023-24, they provided services to 9 clients.Expenses $416,108
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
- 59-1882749
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,008,105
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,154,233
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $4,154,233 | $4,075,897 | $3,008,105 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,252,012 | $3,543,221 | $1,397,596 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,403,176 | $3,498,224 | $1,505,047 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,552,955 | $3,439,189 | $1,671,698 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 59-1882749).
Questions about GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC is 59-1882749.
- Is GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES 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 GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES 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 GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES 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 GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Theresa Prichard.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,369 (Theresa Prichard, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does GULFCOAST LEGAL SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,154,233, expenses of $4,075,897 and total assets of $3,008,105 at year end.
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