Gateway Wellness Foundation
Gateway Wellness Foundation is a public charity based in Marion, North Carolina, that supports programs and organizations addressing health and well-being in Burke, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties. Its website describes the foundation as established in 2019, while its 2025 filing states that it was formed in 2013.
Gateway Wellness Foundation at a glance
In short: Gateway Wellness Foundation gave $844K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Carolina. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $844,036
- -25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,630
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,332
- Total assets
- $20,204,939
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (23 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gateway Wellness Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2026 cycle is past. The grant page lists an August 31, 2026 deadline and says award notifications would be made by October 2026; a separate program listing gives August 29, 2026. Both dates have passed, and the published dates differ. The available information does not specify the application method or required materials for a future cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 74 North Garden Street, Marion, NC 28752
Phone: (828) 559-9270
Website: https://gatewaywellnessfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Gateway Wellness Foundation
Who Gateway Wellness Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Burke County Public Schools ($81K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 186 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Burke, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties in western North Carolina as its service area. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 2% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gateway Wellness Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 48 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $481K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $844K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DHT Polk County LTRG Tryon, NC | Fiscal Sponsorship | $75,000 |
| Burke County Public Schools Morganton, NC | Burke Recovery Services for BCPS | $50,000 |
| Polk County Schools Columbus, NC | School Based Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Service | $50,000 |
| McDowell County Schools Marion, NC | School Based Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Service | $50,000 |
| Rutherford County Schools Forest City, NC | School Based Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Service | $50,000 |
| Good Samartian Clinic Inc Morganton, NC | Strengthening Access Capacity Building Initiative | $30,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Mooresbor, NC | School Lunch Program | $24,900 |
| Brighter House Morganton, NC | Transportation Initiative | $20,000 |
| Burke County United Way Morganton, NC | Summer Camps for Kinship Care Families | $20,000 |
| Rutherford County Senior Center Spindale, NC | Food for Vulnerable Seniors | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,204,939 | $3,359,968 | $2,263,630 | $844,036 | 54 | $1,190,363 |
| 2024 | $19,144,944 | $2,733,893 | $2,501,913 | $1,130,600 | 77 | $1,128,993 |
| 2023 | $17,260,932 | $1,792,210 | $2,259,720 | $722,250 | 19 | $490,175 |
| 2022 | $16,638,622 | $1,412,046 | $1,328,188 | $609,235 | 12 | $149,533 |
| 2021 | $18,204,515 | $6,910,943 | $962,408 | $480,679 | 24 | $794,926 |
| 2020 | $11,336,683 | $5,898,104 | $905,344 | $526,284 | 19 | $136,298 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of people and communities in western North Carolina. Its grantmaking addresses social determinants of health and invites proposals involving access to health care, childhood development, education, housing, food insecurity, and special projects. Examples of special-project topics include job readiness, case-management coordination, capacity building, and substance use disorder.
The 2025 grants show support for varied organizations and services. For example, Good Samaritan Clinic describes its work as providing free medical care, medications, and pastoral support to Burke County residents who lack resources or coverage. Burke County United Way describes its mission as strengthening the community through self-sufficiency, housing stability, and opportunities for youth. Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation says it supports the county school board, schools, and students. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Gateway reported 54 grants totaling $844,036. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $75,000, with a median of $10,332. Among the largest awards were $75,000 to DHT Polk County LTRG for fiscal sponsorship; $50,000 each to Burke County Public Schools for recovery services and to Polk, McDowell, and Rutherford County Schools for school-based youth behavioral and mental health services; and $30,000 to Good Samaritan Clinic for a capacity-building initiative.
Other 2025 awards included $20,000 to Burke County United Way for summer camps for kinship-care families, $18,000 to Rutherford County Senior Center for food for vulnerable seniors, and $18,000 to Rutherford County Schools for food for vulnerable school-aged children. The filing also lists awards to CareReach, Classical Academies CFA, The New Dimensions School, Freedom Life Ministries, and Black Mountain Counseling Center, each for $15,000. These recipients describe work that includes care coordination, operating schools, supporting justice-involved people, and providing mental-health counseling.
The foundation’s website describes an annual grant cycle. Its 2026 opportunities are Urgent Needs, Bridging Health, and Healthy Communities grants, with eligible applicants listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits; government, quasi-governmental, and nongovernmental entities; faith-based organizations; and K–12 schools, colleges, and universities. Eligible projects must serve one or more of the four counties. The available description says Urgent Needs projects should be completed within a year or less and that most awards in that category will be under $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Norman Guthrie as chairman, Rebecca Cross as vice chair, Katrina Blumetti as treasurer, and Joshua Kennedy as president. Kerry Davis, Leon Godlock, and Aaron Greene are listed as members. Neil Gurney is listed as former president.
Gateway Wellness Foundation is led by Joshua Kennedy, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Kennedy
President
Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$51K (2025)
Norman Guthrie
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Gurney
Former President
President → Former President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $115K (2025)
Katrina Blumetti
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Davis
Member
Vice Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Godlock
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cross
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Greene
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Hill Evans (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Marion Baker (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Lisa Buff (2020) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to Neil Gurney (Former President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Wellness Foundation
How much does Gateway Wellness Foundation give each year?
Gateway Wellness Foundation gave $844K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 77 grants.
What is Gateway Wellness Foundation's typical grant size?
Gateway Wellness Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,332, and its average grant was $15,630, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gateway Wellness Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Gateway Wellness Foundation give grants?
Gateway Wellness Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morganton, NC (13 grants), Marion, NC (10 grants), Columbus, NC (6 grants) and Forest City, NC (3 grants).
Does Gateway Wellness Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Gateway Wellness Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food for Vulnerable School Aged Children" (3 grants), "School Based Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Service" (3 grants) and "Food Gift Cards for Food Insecure Families" (3 grants).
Who are Gateway Wellness Foundation's largest grantees?
Gateway Wellness Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Burke County Public Schools ($80,800 across 3 grants), DHT Polk County LTRG ($75,000) and Rutherford County Schools ($68,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gateway Wellness Foundation?
Gateway Wellness Foundation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Gateway Wellness Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of people and communities in western North Carolina. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gateway Wellness Foundation?
The 2026 cycle is past. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gateway Wellness Foundation's EIN?
Gateway Wellness Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3395393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gateway Wellness Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gateway-wellness-foundation-morg_ca2f38d8310f492bbb57eb34fab9e270
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