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Gateway Technical College Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1290708 · Kenosha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE BY RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BROADENING ITS BASE OF SUPPORT AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. THE FOUNDATION WILL ENHANCE THE COLLEGE'S TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE BY BEING RESPONSIVE TO ITS NEEDS AND STRENGTHENING THE VITALITY AND WELL-BEING OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$94,902, charpentier

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. BUILDING AND CAPITAL FUNDING GRANTED TO THE COLLEGE, INCLUDING ACTIVITIES LIKE COMPLETING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SIM CITY GARAGE CONSTRUCTION, STEM 101 CUSTOMIZED HEALTH CAREER KITS TO PROMOTE HEALTH CAREERS WITH FUTURE GATEWAY STUDENTS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS, AND COLLEGE CAREER EXPLORATION EVENTS.
  2. $658,642 spent. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO STUDENTS ATTENDING GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE COLLEGE. GENEROUS DONORS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR MORE THAN 670 STUDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL DREAMS AND FUEL THE LOCAL TALENT PIPELINE.
  3. $4,789 spent. FOOD FOR THOUGHT - THIS REFERRAL BASED PROGRAM CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH RESOURCES ON CAMPUS AND IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THEY HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED, SUCH AS AN EMERGENCY GROCERY STORE GIFT CARD. TO ACCESS THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS MUST MEET WITH A FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST OR STUDENT SUPPORT COUNSELOR ON THEIR CAMPUS.
  4. $2,077 spent. FRESH START TO FINISH - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A PRIOR DEBT FORGIVNESS FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS TO REDUCE THIS FINANCIAL BARRIER TO STUDENT SUCCESS.

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 February 1978.

    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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