Gateway Charities
Gateway Charities is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Monessen, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $677K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $8K.
Gateway Charities at a glance
In short: Gateway Charities gave $7K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,625
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $676,949
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gateway Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carroll Township Fire Department ($5K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gateway Charities gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $21K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Township Fire Department Monongahela, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Turkeytown Volunteer Fire Co West Newton, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Yukon Volunteer Fire Dept Yukon, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Mon Valley EMS Monessen, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Gateway Charities?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676,949 | $8,068 | $8,770 | $6,500 | 4 | $6,500 | $8,068 | — |
| 2024 | $673,079 | $7,982 | $1,510 | — | — | — | $7,982 | — |
| 2023 | $664,775 | $8,388 | $4,259 | — | — | — | $8,388 | — |
| 2022 | $654,372 | $12,757 | $6,496 | $5,500 | 6 | — | $12,757 | — |
| 2021 | $654,636 | $14,432 | $11,873 | $9,100 | 5 | — | $14,432 | — |
| 2020 | $650,537 | $21,107 | $21,868 | $20,843 | 7 | — | $21,107 | $31,746 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gateway Charities is led by Ursula A. Levy, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ursula A. Levy
President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Opalinski
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ursula Opalinski (2020–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Charities
How much does Gateway Charities give each year?
Gateway Charities gave $7K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gateway Charities's typical grant size?
Gateway Charities's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gateway Charities give grants?
Gateway Charities gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gateway Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gateway Charities's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Gateway Charities?
Gateway Charities reported $677K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is Gateway Charities?
Gateway Charities is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Monessen, PA. It holds $677K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Gateway Charities's EIN?
Gateway Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0854275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Gateway Charities's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA
DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.
Assets
$34.5M
Grants
964
Total Given
$18.0M
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
Pidc Financing Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
PIDC Financing Corporation administers Pennsylvania business loans for real estate, leasehold improvements, and equipment, as well as partner-funded grants for Philadelphia economic, cultural, civic, historical, storefront, and stormwater projects. Its 2024 filing reports no grants, so no typical giving level is stated; grant partners select recipients, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$6.7M
Grants
774
Total Given
$16.4M
Pennsylvania CDFI Network
Philadelphia, PA
The Pennsylvania CDFI Network funds Pennsylvania CDFIs and community-development organizations, and supports small businesses through counseling, technical assistance, loan capital, and some microgrants. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $6,000 to $7,124,547; its business assistance programs serve all 67 Pennsylvania counties. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
180
Total Given
$15.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Gateway Charities's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Gateway Charities down — hundreds of funders to go?