Nonprofit · EIN 73-1386920
GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,653,289 | $11,190,912 | -$1,537,623 | $20,272,224 | $6,558,574 | $13,713,650 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,383,526 | $8,628,310 | $755,216 | $21,075,932 | $7,946,478 | $13,129,454 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,470,741 | $9,525,588 | $945,153 | $20,261,940 | $10,138,659 | $10,123,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,384,614
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $967,331
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $672,995
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,732,656
- Other revenue
- -$3,698,656
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,812,285
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $501,918
- Other salaries and wages
- $891,813
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,671,649
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $67,875
- Program services (functional)
- $6,270,031
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,402,118
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,518,763
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,075,932
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,272,224
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,558,574
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,713,650
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,690,451
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,863,468
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $850,182
- Gross receipts
- $23,229,674
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 32
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE STEWART | PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH MAY 2025) Officer | 40 | $281,250 | $26,051 |
| DELORA SENFT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $160,295 | $23,229 |
| NATALIA MIHILLI | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,034 | $23,322 |
| HUNTER PATTON-GENTERT | DIRECTOR CLINICAL SCIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,657 | $21,788 |
| KARI WATTS | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,832 | $19,157 |
| MARIA CONSUELO AROZ | CREATIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,817 | $15,641 |
| FRED DEGRANDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY FLANIGAN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUEL PETRICOIN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SATISH TADIKONDA PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE J STEPHENSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FESTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LOU SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J STEPHENSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| DENIZ RAZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE CALTABIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| TAWNYA BOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| EDWIN ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JESSUP | INTERIM CEO (STARTING MAY 2025) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE STEWART | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $295,180 | $0 |
| DELORA SENFT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $174,154 | $6,594 |
| NATALIA MIHILLI | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,282 | $8,640 |
| MALLORY MIDDLETON | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,809 | $462 |
| FRED DEGRANDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CALTABIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| DENIZ RAZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J STEPHENSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LOU SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FESTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE J STEPHENSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SATISH TADIKONDA PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY FLANIGAN | ASST. SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNYA BOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUEL PETRICOIN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE STEWART | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $202,889 | $25,328 |
| MICHAEL BURTON | PRESIDENT (TERM SEPT 22) Officer | 40 | $150,385 | $20,090 |
| JESSICA CESTONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONCIERGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,815 | $21,576 |
| DELORA SENFT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,210 | $20,890 |
| FRED DEGRANDIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CALTABIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| DENIZ RAZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J STEPHENSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LOU SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FESTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE J STEPHENSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SATISH TADIKONDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY FLANIGAN | ASST. SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNYA BOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUEL PETRICOIN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1449 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60605-2810
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PETER STEELE, 1449 S MICHIGAN AVE 13128, CHICAGO, IL 60605
- Signed the 990
- PETER STEELE, CEO
- Phone
- (888) 221-2873
- Website
- GATEWAYCR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO ACCELERATE PRACTICE-CHANGING DISCOVERIES IN CANCER CARE BY HARNESSING THE UNRELENTING PASSION OF THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND EMPOWERING PATIENTS TO TRIUMPH OVER THEIR DISEASE.
Program accomplishments
- GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH, A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 TO PROMOTE RESEARCH THAT MORE TRADITIONAL CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT FUND. GATEWAY IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING INNOVATIONS IN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SPEEDING THEM TO THE CANCER PATIENT'S BEDSIDE. THE WORK OF GATEWAY IS ABOUT GIVING CANCER PATIENTS THE ABILITY TO LIVE LONGER, MORE FULFILLING AND HEALTHIER LIVES.100% OF PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH. OUR RESEARCH AND GRANTS COMMITTEE APPLIES STRINGENT GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWING EACH GRANT APPLICATION, RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLY THOSE THAT ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH RECEIVES FUNDING FROM A PRIVATE ENTITY UNDERWRITING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS. THIS ALLOWS DONOR DOLLARS TO BE DIRECTED TO PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCH. GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH IS CURRENTLY FUNDING 64 STUDIES.Expenses $6,270,031 · grants $5,812,285
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1386920
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H00Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,272,224
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,229,674
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,653,289 | $11,190,912 | $20,272,224 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,383,526 | $8,628,310 | $21,075,932 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,470,741 | $9,525,588 | $20,261,940 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,777,254 | $8,649,106 | $17,585,556 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 73-1386920).
Questions about GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC
- What is the EIN of GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC is 73-1386920.
- Is GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH 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 GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PETER STEELE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $281,250 (NATALIE STEWART, PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH MAY 2025)).
- How much revenue does GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,653,289, expenses of $11,190,912 and total assets of $20,272,224 at year end.
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