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Gateway-Longview

EIN 16-0743081 · Williamsville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GATEWAY LONGVIEW IS COMMITTED TO WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT, TO GIVE HOPE, AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY WE SERVE. MOTIVATED BY OUR FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WE WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES:INTEGRITY - TREATING EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH HONESTY, DIGNITY, COMPASSION, RESPECT AND TRUSTWORTHINESSSAFETY - CREATING A PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENTEMPOWERMENT - BUILDING ON THE STRENGTHS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY TO CREATE POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIESDIVERSITY - CELEBRATING THE INCLUSION OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR BELIEFS, BACKGROUNDS, AND LIFE EXPERIENCESCOLLABORATION - PARTNERING TO INSPIRE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN FEEL LOVED, SAFE, VALUED AND CAPABLE OF GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS

Income
$27.8 million
Spending
$27.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
466
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$231,350, president & ceo

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $9.8 million spent. GATEWAY- LONGVIEW'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, AGES 3-21, WHO REQUIRE A HIGH DEGREE OF STRUCTURE, INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMICS AND INTENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW IS A NEW YORK STATE APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS FOR WHOM THE CHILD'S SCHOOL DISTRICT / COUNTY AND PARENTS REQUIRE THE INTENSITY OF SERVICES WE OFFER. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO EXPAND THEIR SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY, IMPROVE THEIR SELF-CONTROL AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITIES TO FORM AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS WHILE INCREASING THEIR ACADEMIC ABILITIES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL, DAY SCHOOL AND RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION. IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, WE WERE ABLE TO WITNESS 7 SENIOR'S GRADUATE SUCCESSFULLY IN JUNE OF 2025. WHILE THE SCHOOL HAS BEEN WORKING ON MANY EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL INITIATIVES OVER THE PAST YEAR ONE OF THE FAVORITES OF THE YOUTH AND STAFF ALIKE IS OUR NEW ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM STUDENTS CAN GROW COGNITIVELY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONALLY. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPIES ARE ALSO DONE IN THE ROBOTICS LAB, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ALLOWS STUDENTS TO LEARN SKILLS IN NEW WAYS WHILE GROUP THERAPY PROVIDES STUDENTS A CHANCE TO INTERACT AND LEARN AT THE SAME TIME WHILE WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. THE ROBOTICS PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN ROBOT BATTLES VERSE OTHER STUDENTS OR FACILITY. THE ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING PROGRAMS HAVE ENHANCED STUDENT SERVICES IN A VARIETY OF WAYS AND SUPPORTED LEARNING THROUGH THE PROCESS.
  2. $8.4 million spent. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WE SERVE WHILE CARING FOR THEM 24-HOURS-A-DAY TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE OUR CHANGING ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS (CAB), EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SPIRITUAL LIFE DEVELOPMENT, CASEY LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND SKILL BUILDING TO ERIE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW ALSO PROVIDES AN ENHANCED RESPITE PROGRAM ON CAMPUS TO WORK TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM ENTERING FOSTER CARE. 51% OF YOUTH REFERRED CAME FROM THEIR PARENTS HOME, WHILE 79% LEFT RESPITE TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR PARENT'S HOME. THE AGENCY CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON BEING RESTRAINT FREE AND OVER THE PAST YEAR 98% OF THE DAYS WERE RESTRAINT FREE. 100% OF THE YOUTH WERE OFFERED AND PARTICIPATED IN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS. FAMILY FOCUS IS KEY WITH PARENT PEER SUPPORT POSITION WORKING TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE FAMILY TO ENSURE THEIR VOICE IS HEARD. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORT IS OFFERED FOR FAMILIES.
  3. $6.3 million spent. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW'S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNATED TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES; THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE; PREVENTIVE SERVICES; RESPITE SERVICES; SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING; THERAPEUTIC FACILITATED VISITATION; YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING; WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS AND PARENT TRAINING. THE FOSTER CARE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED 341% OF REQUIRED FACE TO FACE CONTACTS WITH THE YOUTH PLACED IN CARE. OF YOUTH PLACED IN FOSTER CARE 80% OF THEM MAINTAINED FACE TO FACE CONTACTS WITH THEIR SIBLINGS WHEN NOT PLACED IN THE SAME FOSTER HOME. IN THE PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM 100% OF THE PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM HAD INCREASED THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN PARENTING SKILLS AS EVIDENCED THROUGH POST TEST SCORES AND OBSERVATION. 100% OF THE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED THEIR SATISFACTION SURVEYS.IN THE SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM 84% OF THE YOUTH WERE EMPLOYED OR IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO FINALIZE 4 ADOPTIONS AND MATCH 12 YOUTH WITH FAMILIES FOR ADOPTION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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