Gateway to the Great Outdoors
To engage students with the outdoors through experiential learning and mentorship.
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Mission
To engage students with the outdoors through experiential learning and mentorship.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gateway to the Great Outdoors has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGateway to the Great Outdoors is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 815044989. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $257K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gateway to the Great Outdoors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 815044989. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gateway to the Great Outdoors has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Gateway to the Great Outdoors is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gateway to the Great Outdoors has $257K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gateway to the Great Outdoors is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $257K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gateway to the Great Outdoors. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gateway to the Great Outdoors holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $257K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Gateway to the Great Outdoors are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gateway to the Great Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 815044989, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GATEWAY TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gateway to the Great Outdoors
- What is Gateway to the Great Outdoors?
- Gateway to the Great Outdoors is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. See Schedule O
- When was Gateway to the Great Outdoors founded?
- Gateway to the Great Outdoors was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Gateway to the Great Outdoors?
- Nadav Sprague serves as President Treasurer.
- Where is Gateway to the Great Outdoors located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Gateway to the Great Outdoors's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gateway to the Great Outdoors trustworthy?
- Gateway to the Great Outdoors has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gateway to the Great Outdoors's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 815044989.
- What is Gateway to the Great Outdoors's website?
- http://www.gatewayoutdoors.org