Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc
Friends of the Gateway Schools raises funds to support the gateway school of New York, the gateway middle school and gsny properties, inc.
Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,000
- -99.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -98.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was GSNY Properties Inc ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $3.9M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GSNY Properties Inc New York, NY | For Ongoing Operating Needs | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $193,956 | $404,505 | $25,000 | 1 | $1,129 |
| 2020 | $6,784,719 | $1,054,602 | $4,717,723 | $3,905,310 | 2 | $94,909 |
About Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc is led by Jodi J. Schwartz, Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jodi J. Schwartz
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cherney
Director of Institutional Advancement
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $189K (2021)
Caroline Mutter
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Lascano
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Wilson
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie De Oliveira
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wolman
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Taub Esq.
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Donohoe
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Polly S. Brandmeyer
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Loh
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aima Raza
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Madej
Trustee Executive Officio
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Serano
Trustee Executive Officio
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judine Somerville
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Varinder Singh
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benson Kutrieb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Salzman
Former Head of School
Head of School → Former Head of School, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kieran Claffey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Ryan
Cfoo
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Gruhn
Head of School
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Helen Brown (2020) — Director Executive Officio
- Former: Matthew Cantor (2020) — Director
- Former: Melissa Lis (2020) — Director
- Former: Noah B. Perlman (2020) — Director
- Former: Warren H. Feder (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $189K, to Jennifer Cherney (Director of Institutional Advancement).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc
How much does Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc give each year?
Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2020 it gave $3.9M across 2 grants.
Where does Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc operate?
Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Gateway Schools Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3122312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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