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Narrow Gate Foundation

EIN 37-1496649 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NARROW GATE FOUNDATION/PROTECT THE PATH MINISTRY HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS AN INFLUENTIAL LEADER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING. PTP PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO NUMBEROUS NON-PROFITS, NGO'S, AND MINISTRIES WORKING TO END THE SEX SLAVERY OF CHILDREN IN AMERICA. PTP PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN CO-FOUNDING THE UNITED STATES INSITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Income
$505,446
Spending
$443,384
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
40.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$135,858, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.3 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $383,156 spent. THE NARROW GATE FOUNDATION/PROTECT THE PATH MINISTRY HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS AN INFLUENTIAL LEADER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING. PTP PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO NUMBEROUS NON-PROFITS, NGO'S, AND MINISTRIES WORKING TO END THE SEX SLAVERY OF CHILDREN IN AMERICA. PTP PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN CO-FOUNDING THE UNITED STATES INSITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING.PTP ALSO OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND TRAFFICKED VICTIM CARE PROVIDERS. PTP PROVIDES CONSULTATION TO NON-PROFITS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS (PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS), RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION, AND OFFERING LEGAL ADVOCACY ON THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL. WE ALSO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT IN TRAFFICKED VICTIM RESCUES, AND PROVIDE SHELTER AND RESTORATION FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN. IN 2016 PTP WORKED WITH AGENCIES, MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE INVOLVED WITH HELPING OVER 300 SEX TRAFFICKED (PRIMARY YOUTH) VICTIMS. THIS INCLUDED THE ASSISTANCE IN THE RESCUE OF NUMBEROUS SURVIVORS, OVER 200 INTERVENTIONS WITH DIRECT CARE PROVIDED FOR OVER 200 VICTIM SURVIVORS. THE FAMILIES OF VICTIMS WERE ALSO SUPPORTED. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDED BUT NO LIMITED TO; SHELTER, CARE, EDUCATION AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES (MEDICAL, LEGAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS). PTP ALSO ASSISTED IN SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION TO OVER 1500 HIGH AT-RISK YOUTH ALONG WITH TRAINING TO THOUSANDS OF CASE WORKERS, FOSTER CARE EMPLOYEES, PROSECUTORS AND PROBATION OFFICERS. PTP HELPED IN THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY TO BUILD THE FIRST SAFE HOME FOR CSEC BOYS/CSEC YOUTH. PTP ALSO ASSISTED WITH THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROMISING PRACTICES MODEL TO FIGHT CHILD SEX SLAVERY IN THE GANG COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES (MINOR AND TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH). THE INCLUDED A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESPONSE TEAM FOR VICTIMS AND A SAFE HAVEN FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH. THE GANG COMMUNITY MODEL INCLUDES A GIRL'S ACADEMY FOR THE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION OF TRAFFICKED VICTIMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    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 December 2024.

    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 September 2014.

    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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