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Gateways Community Services Inc

EIN 02-0377315 · Nashua, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Gateways Community Services believes all people are of great value and strives to be innovative when providing quality supports needed for individuals to lead meaningful lives in their community. The people we serve: infants with developmental delays, children and adults with disabilities, and elders in need of care.

Income
$33.3 million
Spending
$32.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
619
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$402,002, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $19.1 million spent. Adult services have been provided by Gateways Community Service for over 40 years through creative supports to people living in their community. We are committed to helping people live safely at home, have desired employment and fully enjoy their lives regardless of disability. We provide many options of support giving you greater choice, control and flexibility to fit your needs. Consumer directed services allows adults to creatively help develop their own daily activities and management of supports with the assistance of family and friends. Adult service coordinators, who are the first and foremost advocates for the person with whom they work, assist the person to access the services or supports they need. They plan a process with the person's team and ensure the goals of the plan are being met. Family support provides information, services and support to families who have a member with a developmental disability living with them.
  2. $4.6 million spent. Children services have been provided to families who have children with disabilities by Gateways Community Services for over 40 years. We are committed to supporting parents in their efforts to help their children to reach their maximum potential. Our wide variety of community-based services offer many choices, control and flexibility to fit your family's need. Early support services are family centered resources provided to children under the age of three and their families. Gateways Autism center is a service designed to directly support children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Family support provides information, services and support to families who have a member with a developmental disability living with them. Partners in Health is a family centered community based program providing support to families of children and adolescents with chronic health conditions. In home support provides families with the tools and supports to arrange for the services their children need most.
  3. $5.6 million spent. Elder services have been provided by Gateways Community Services for over 20 years. In 2002, we established Elder Care Personal Care Services as the first Other Qualified Agency (OQA). Our staff works with you to assess your daily living needs and to design a plan to fit your personal care needs. Our staff will guide you through the process so you have complete control of your services and are able to keep your independence. The Adult Day Service Program provides life enrichment for older adults, elders and frail adults.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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