The Gate Foundation Inc
The Gate Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida, and the philanthropic arm of GATE Petroleum Company. Its stated mission is to support efforts and services that nurture and protect the well-being of family and community.
The Gate Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gate Foundation Inc gave $252K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,873
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,247
- +32.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $80,023
- +50.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (23 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gate Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Kathy J Brady
Mailing address: PO Box 23627, Jacksonville, FL 32241
Phone: (904) 448-2979
Website: https://gatepetro.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Gate Foundation Inc
Who The Gate Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($55K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 260 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The reported shares for North Carolina, Georgia, and Iowa were 1% each; New York was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gate Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 48 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2025) to $580K (2023). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $55,000 |
| PAL Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $45,000 |
| American Red Cross Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $25,000 |
| Community FoundationPeyton Early Literacy Gainesville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $10,000 |
| Horseplay Therapies St Augustine, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $10,000 |
| K9s for Warriors Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $10,000 |
| One Jax Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $5,000 |
| Children's Christmas Party of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $5,000 |
| Community Hospice Jacksonville, FL | Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,023 | $712,207 | $685,417 | $251,873 | 48 | $685,417 | $6,693 |
| 2024 | $53,233 | $677,082 | $650,482 | $270,382 | 68 | $650,482 | $5,810 |
| 2023 | $26,704 | $664,407 | $690,591 | $579,603 | 51 | $690,591 | $3,620 |
| 2022 | $87,978 | $774,797 | $738,909 | $578,491 | 62 | $738,909 | $3,192 |
| 2021 | $109,049 | $610,221 | $594,681 | $539,871 | 31 | — | $2,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gate Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support efforts and services that nurture and protect the well-being of family and community. Its July 2012 guidelines list focus areas including affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income families; shelter for people in crisis; youth activity programs intended to reduce crime, excluding athletic associations; food, nourishment, and clothing for people in need; community protection; assisted or independent living for disabled or elderly people; and access to quality health care or health education.
The guidelines say eligible organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), have broad community support and address specific community needs, demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability, and have existed for at least three years. They also favor organizations that nurture or protect individuals, families, or communities; foster collaborative efforts; or serve communities where the foundation conducts business.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving support. K9s for Warriors says it provides trained service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Mission House says it provides food, clothing, medical care, and support services to people experiencing homelessness in the Beaches area. Seamark Ranch says it provides residential care for children from families in crisis, and the Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville says it provides holiday toys for children in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $251,873. Grant amounts ranged from $70 to $55,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $55,000 to Ronald McDonald House, $45,000 to PAL Jacksonville, and $25,000 to the American Red Cross, all listed in Jacksonville, Florida. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Community FoundationPeyton Early Literacy, Horseplay Therapies, K9s for Warriors, and ONE JAX.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing says applications can be viewed and printed from the foundation’s website and should be submitted with a description of the organization, its current operating budget, and a list of officers and board members. The funding guidelines also describe eligibility criteria and limitations. They say the foundation will not ordinarily support individuals, international organizations, travel or conferences for nonprofit employees, programs of national scope that do not specifically benefit local communities supported by the foundation, or organizations that deny service on specified protected-status grounds. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathy J Brady as President/Executive director; Beth A Wells as Director/Treasurer; Lucas J Hildebrand as Secretary; and Misty J Skipper and William S Ackland Jr as directors.
The Gate Foundation Inc is led by Kathy J Brady, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy J Brady
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty J Skipper
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth A Wells
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William S Ackland Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas J Hildebrand
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Drew D. Frick (2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph F. Gwaltney Jr. (2021) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Gate Foundation Inc
How much does The Gate Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gate Foundation Inc gave $252K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 68 grants.
What is The Gate Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gate Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,247, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gate Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Gate Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gate Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (31 grants), Jacksonville Beach, FL (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gate Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on The Gate Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community & Cultural Development and Health/Human SC" (48 grants).
Who are The Gate Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gate Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($55,000), PAL Jacksonville ($45,000) and American Red Cross ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gate Foundation Inc?
The Gate Foundation Inc reported $80K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $685K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gate Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support efforts and services that nurture and protect the well-being of family and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gate Foundation Inc?
The Gate Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gatepetro.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Gate Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gate Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2990671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Gate Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gate-foundation-inc-morg_e59e6914760443678926c1eede2b7481
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