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Gate Youth Association

EIN 20-2736000 · Independence, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Gate Youth Association exists to demonstrate Christ's love to the youth of the community through academic, social and spiritual activities. The Gate support teens in making wise choices in their daily lives by providing relevant services to them in collaboration with other community resources. It is a place where youth are known as individuals, encouraged to grow and learn and encounter unconditional love.

Income
$943,543
Spending
$795,686
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
49.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
27
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$87,309, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 49.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $253,562 spent. Afterschool Programming at The Gate is a recreational and social component of The Gate in collaboration with Central High School After-school Program. From 3:15-6, 100-130 students gather at The Gate Community Youth Center and enjoy snacks, video games and sports. Community Volunteers and Work Study Staff from the local college interact with and mentor the students as they socialize, seek advice and play indoor and outdoor games. Tutoring and computer use are available as well as cooking, crafting and leadership classes. This free program is funded through a work study grant and The Gate Youth Association.
  2. $80,264 spent. Student mentoring at The Gate has 2 components. Groups mentoring takes place in fall, winter and spring sessions. 10 students and 2 Gate staff work through curriculum including life skills, communication skills and social skills. These 3 sessions build on each other as the year progresses. 1v1 mentoring is where a Gate staff member or community member meets with a student for 1 hour per week. Topics in these mentoring sessions include homelife, sports, friendships, school (grades and attendance) and other subjects. These free programs are funded by grants and The Gate Youth Association.
  3. $14,177 spent. Tuesday Lunch is a lunch prepared by community and parent volunteers for up to 170 students every Tuesday. During the 30 minute lunch period, participants walk across the street from the High School to a "teen comfort food" lunch and experience a short inspirational talk in an inviting and affirming environment where they are known, encouraged and experience the love of Christ. The lunch moms serve as mentors to many of the students who come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences such as teen moms, athletes, honor students etc. Tuesday Lunch is funded through customer receipts and donations.
  4. $142,269 spent. Other programs include various activities such as 3-D printing, auto mechanics, rock climbing, cooking, sewing, etc. Community volunteers and Gate staff interact with and mentor the students. The Gate is open Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:30 pm for recreation and socialization. A snack is served daily. This free programming is funded by grants and The Gate Youth Association.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 2005.

    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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