Gulf Region Advocacy Center

  • Houston, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2026
  • EIN: 36-4512524

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2019 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$314,534
Expenses
$415,595
Net Income
-$101,061
Net Assets
$137,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,481
7.5%
Program Services $286,296
91.0%
Investment Income $4,757
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,481
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,873
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,364
Total Liabilities $252,616
Net Assets $137,748
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $91,481 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,615
Expenses
$412,228
Net Income
-$259,613
Net Assets
$238,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,405
18.0%
Program Services $113,909
74.6%
Investment Income $11,301
7.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,481
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,110
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $541,279
Total Liabilities $302,470
Net Assets $238,809
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $91,481 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Greene (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 21, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,237
Expenses
$406,285
Net Income
-$47,048
Net Assets
$498,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,761
12.5%
Program Services $300,981
83.8%
Investment Income $12,723
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $772
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,607
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,667
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $710,399
Total Liabilities $211,977
Net Assets $498,422
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $90,607 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Mcglasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kica Matos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Walsh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scharlette Holdman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Greene (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$403,179
Expenses
$425,923
Net Income
-$22,744
Net Assets
$545,470
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,151
7.7%
Program Services $369,385
91.6%
Investment Income $2,643
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,860
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,220
29.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $737,289
Total Liabilities $191,819
Net Assets $545,470
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $88,860 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Mcglasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kica Matos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Walsh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scharlette Holdman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Greene (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$904,667
Expenses
$524,248
Net Income
$380,419
Net Assets
$568,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,460
22.2%
Program Services $704,007
77.8%
Investment Income $200
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,043
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,503
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $772,679
Total Liabilities $204,465
Net Assets $568,214
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $81,043 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Mcglasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kica Matos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Walsh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scharlette Holdman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Greene (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 11, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,821
Expenses
$638,639
Net Income
-$26,818
Net Assets
$187,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,038
23.5%
Program Services $467,781
76.5%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,500
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $286,898
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,801
Total Liabilities $248,006
Net Assets $187,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $58,500 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Mcglasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kica Matos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Walsh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scharlette Holdman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Greene (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 13, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$692,901
Expenses
$595,412
Net Income
$97,489
Net Assets
$214,569
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $336,635
48.6%
Program Services $356,247
51.4%
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,500
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,019
43.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $475,804
Total Liabilities $261,235
Net Assets $214,569
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Danalynn Recer (Executive Director) $58,000 $0 $0
Clive Stafford Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Mcglasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Burr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Vartkessian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kica Matos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Walsh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scharlette Holdman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
David George (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Morris Moon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Greene (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$663,907
Expenses
$803,462
Net Income
-$139,555
Net Assets
$117,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $214,370
32.3%
Program Services $449,427
67.7%
Investment Income $110
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $422,493
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $424,418
Total Liabilities $307,338
Net Assets $117,080

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$781,184
Expenses
$651,745
Net Income
$129,439
Net Assets
$257,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $398,197
51.0%
Program Services $374,749
48.0%
Investment Income $111
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,127
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $356,417
54.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $539,897
Total Liabilities $282,686
Net Assets $257,211

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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