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Gateway Community Outreach Inc

EIN 65-0583835 · Deerfield Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE TO BE RESPONSIBLE TO JESUS' CALL TO FEED THE HUNGRY, CLOTHE THE NAKED, HOUSE THE HOMELESS, VISIT THE SICK AND THOSE IN PRISON, CARE FOR THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, BE WILLING TO BE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE, AND ACT OUT THE GREAT COMMISSION. TO INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY AND CHURCH IN SPECIFIC MISSION THROUGH VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, IN-KIND DONATIONS, CASH CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OVERALL STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF GATEWAY. TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP SPECIFIC PROGRAMS WHICH MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE THROUGH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING SOURCES. TO INTENTIONALLY MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP SUPPORTIVE SYSTEMS FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, PARTICIPANTS IN TWELVE STEP PROGRAMS, AND FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY ADDITIONS, THROUGH SPIRITUAL MINISTRY AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS. TO INSURE THAT ALL PERSONS ARE TREATED AS PRECIOUS CHILDREN OF GOD, WHO WILL BE ACCORDED NURTURE AND CARE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
6
Volunteers
3,000
Highest pay
$60,000, president &

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 86% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. GATEWAY PROVIDES ECONOMIC CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION ASSISTANCE TO AT RISK FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS IN BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTY. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO ADDRESS HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS AND ACTIVELY SAFEGUARD VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES BY FILLING THE GAPS IN SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO BETTER EQUIP CLIENTS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND ASSISTANCE TO RESTORE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GATEWAY PROVIDES EMERGENCY GROCERIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS ALONG WITH QUANTITATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY SERVICES TO EACH CLIENT WE SERVE. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE ONSITE CLIENT INTAKE/ASSESSMENT OF NEED, 90-DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY GROCERIES, SPECIAL NEEDS FOOD, RENT/MORTGAGE AND WATER BILL ASSISTANCE, GIFT CARDS FOR SCHOOL CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, RESOURCE TIPS, REFERRALS, AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES. GATEWAY PROVIDES ECONOMIC CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION ASSISTANCE TO AT RISK FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS IN BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTY. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO ADDRESS HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS AND ACTIVELY SAFEGUARD VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES BY FILLING THE GAPS IN SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO BETTER EQUIP CLIENTS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND ASSISTANCE TO RESTORE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GATEWAY PROVIDES EMERGENCY GROCERIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS ALONG WITH QUANTITATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY SERVICES TO EACH CLIENT WE SERVE. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE ONSITE CLIENT INTAKE/ASSESSMENT OF NEED, 90-DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY GROCERIES, SPECIAL NEEDS FOOD, RENT/MORTGAGE AND WATER BILL ASSISTANCE, GIFT CARDS FOR SCHOOL CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, RESOURCE TIPS, REFERRALS, AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES.

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 July 1995.

    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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