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Nonprofit · EIN 63-0288854

GATEWAY

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Financials

$5.7M$5M2022$5.7M$5.6M2023$5.8M$6.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GATEWAY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$5,807,192$6,181,349-$374,157$41,396,614$860,219$40,536,395
September 30, 2024990$5,700,939$5,625,386$75,553$40,956,973$1,094,066$39,862,907
September 30, 2023990$5,677,863$4,961,140$716,723$36,260,176$1,366,659$34,893,517
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,167,327
of which government grants
$960,709
Program service revenue
$2,415,233
Investment income
$219,112
Net gain from sales of assets
-$123,880
Other revenue
$5,520

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$598,899
Other salaries and wages
$2,181,019
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,291,292
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20,518
Accounting fees
$22,500
Occupancy
$222,494
Travel
$312,863
Depreciation
$250,027
Program services (functional)
$5,257,230
Management and general (functional)
$924,119

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,956,973
Total assets, end of year
$41,396,614
Total liabilities, end of year
$860,219
Net assets, end of year
$40,536,395
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,722,682
Publicly traded securities
$10,683,682
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,510,768
Net assets with donor restrictions
$26,025,627
Gross receipts
$7,248,516
Employees
62
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1891
State of legal domicile
AL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Kathryn O'DayCEO/President
Officer
40$272,716$15,477
Guy HarrisCFO
Officer
40$101,843$5,132
Denson Franklin IIIBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kahalilah Brown MDVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
James McCraryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Maeci WalkerChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Denzel OkinedoBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David PowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brantley FryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Kathryn O'DayCEO/President
Officer
40$269,229$15,449
John BrackCFO
Officer
40$99,768$3,991
Denson Franklin IIIBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Khalilah Brown MDVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
James McCraryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Maeci WalkerChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Denzel OkinedoBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David PowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Kathryn O'DayCEO/President
Officer
40$245,005$19,871
Jeff TolbertKey Employee
Trustee or director
40$124,264$10,185
John BrackCFO
Officer
40$103,265$4,631
Denson Franklin IIIBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Khalilah Brown MDVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
James McCraryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Maeci WalkerChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Denzel OkinedoBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David PowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1401 20TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205-4913
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Guy Harris, 1401 29th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Signed the 990
Guy Harris, CFO
Phone
(205) 510-2600
Return prepared by
Kassouf & Co Inc

Mission

Gateway is a game changer for Alabama children and families.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Foster Care Programs (Therapeutic Foster Care and Independent Living Program): Our founders had the foresight to know that without permanent family connections, children's health, education, safety, and financial stability are significantly at risk. For 133 years, Gateway has committed its mission to helping children flourish in safe, permanent families, as well as become strong young adults.
    Expenses $3,124,572 · revenue $1,229,383
  • Family Counseling (Intensive In-Home Services Program, Shelby County Wraparound, Go2U School Therapy): Gateway has one of the state's longest track records helping families care for one another, heal trauma, and achieve their educational goals. Due to the success of the programs and an increased need in the community, these services were expanded for 2023.
    Expenses $2,132,658 · revenue $1,191,370

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-0288854
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
1973
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$41,396,614
Income (IRS master file)
$7,248,516

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$5,807,192$6,181,349$41,396,614XML
990September 2024$5,700,939$5,625,386$40,956,973XML
990September 2023$5,677,863$4,961,140$36,260,176IRS
990September 2022$6,606,327$5,050,640$35,122,006IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––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 63-0288854).

Questions about GATEWAY

What is the EIN of GATEWAY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GATEWAY is 63-0288854.
Is GATEWAY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to GATEWAY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GATEWAY 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 GATEWAY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GATEWAY 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 GATEWAY?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Guy Harris.
Who are the officers and directors of GATEWAY?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $272,716 (Kathryn O'Day, CEO/President).
How much revenue does GATEWAY have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,807,192, expenses of $6,181,349 and total assets of $41,396,614 at year end.

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