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Gateway Homes Inc

EIN 54-1264177 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 77 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

GATEWAY HOMES PROVIDES A TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTIVE LIVING RESIDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS WHO NEED SUPPORT AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$23.9 million
Spending
$26.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
544
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$277,294, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 77 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    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 September 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 (2)
  1. $21.6 million spent. GATEWAY HOMES, INC., PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS 14 YEARS TO 17 YEARS OF AGE AND INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS OLD AND OLDER, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LEARNING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO MANAGE THEIR HEALTH AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. GATEWAY CURRENTLY HAS LOCATIONS STATEWIDE. ALTHOUGH ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DIFFER FOR EACH LOCATION, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVICES DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL'S MOVEMENT TOWARD RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE.ALL RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ENGAGED IN TREATMENT. THIS INCLUDES MEDICATION ADHERENCE, PSYCHIATRIC AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL FOCUSES. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO ALL ACTIVITIES AND APPOINTMENTS. SERVICES ARE INTEGRATED AND DESIGNED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S GOALS AND LIFESTYLE PREFERENCES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTHCARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 September 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 February 1987.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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