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Gateway for Cancer Research Inc

EIN 73-1386920 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ACCELERATE PRACTICE-CHANGING DISCOVERIES IN CANCER CARE BY HARNESSING THE UNRELENTING PASSION OF THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND EMPOWERING PATIENTS TO TRIUMPH OVER THEIR DISEASE.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$11.2 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$307,301, president & ceo (through may 2025)

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (1)
  1. $6.3 million spent. GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH, A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 TO PROMOTE RESEARCH THAT MORE TRADITIONAL CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT FUND. GATEWAY IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING INNOVATIONS IN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SPEEDING THEM TO THE CANCER PATIENT'S BEDSIDE. THE WORK OF GATEWAY IS ABOUT GIVING CANCER PATIENTS THE ABILITY TO LIVE LONGER, MORE FULFILLING AND HEALTHIER LIVES.100% OF PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH. OUR RESEARCH AND GRANTS COMMITTEE APPLIES STRINGENT GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWING EACH GRANT APPLICATION, RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLY THOSE THAT ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH RECEIVES FUNDING FROM A PRIVATE ENTITY UNDERWRITING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS. THIS ALLOWS DONOR DOLLARS TO BE DIRECTED TO PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCH. GATEWAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH IS CURRENTLY FUNDING 64 STUDIES.

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 June 1992.

    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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