Gateway Venture Development
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To stimulate economic growth in emerging economies while providing invaluable business experience to young American entrepreneurs. By working with existing businesses and like-minded organizations, we help to place young Americans seeking business experience and international relationships into the most challenging business climates worldwide. Additionally, the corporation may engage in any activities that are reasonably related to or in furtherance of its stated charitable purposes, or in any other charitable activities.
- Income
- $94,407
- Spending
- $93,171
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $93,171 spent. During the year, the organization carried out international economic development activities designed to stimulate commerce and expand employment opportunities in emerging economies while providing educational and professional development opportunities for young American entrepreneurs. The organization researched, compiled, and developed structured directories of manufacturers in emerging markets, including producers of raw aluminum, wrist watches, childrens board books, hardcover and softcover books, calendars, carry bags, O-rings, pipettes, and window and door hardware. These directories were developed as part of the organizations planned resources intended to be publicly accessible and designed to reduce information barriers, increase visibility for small and mid-sized manufacturers, and facilitate cross-border trade. In furtherance of these goals, the organization conducted on-site visits to manufacturing facilities in India to verify supplier information and to study manufacturing capabilities, production techniques, and regional manufacturing strengths. The organization used this research to lay the groundwork for future educational and analytical materials intended to improve transparency and help foreign purchasers form realistic expectations when considering sourcing from emerging economies. Additionally, the organization provided programmatic liaison and interpretation assistance during sourcing discussions as part of its mission-driven activities to reduce language and cultural barriers and prepare suppliers and buyers for commercial engagement. These activities advanced the organizations charitable purpose of international economic development.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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