# Gates Historical Society

Camps nonprofit in Rochester, New York 14624. EIN 16-1564777. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Preserve history of the town of gates

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending May 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161564777/202630369349200503/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $14,575 | $12,372 | $120,201 | $120,201 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161564777/202630369349200503/full) |
| May 2024 | $18,808 | $19,180 | $117,998 | $117,998 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161564777/202500309349200905/full) |
| May 2023 | $16,520 | $11,196 | $118,370 | $118,370 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161564777/202313529349200401/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending May 2025: gifts and grants $9,541, program fees $0, investment income $5.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -6% a year, May 2023 to May 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 2 camp nonprofits in Rochester.
- Revenue $14,575 is in the bottom 10% of 49 camp nonprofits in New York; median $418,121.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Monroe County, New York: about 149,700 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 95 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Rochester: 88 licensed child care centers, 31 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/rochester
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Gates Historical Society's EIN?**

Gates Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1564777. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Gates Historical Society a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Gates Historical Society in Rochester, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Gates Historical Society tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Gates Historical Society as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Gates Historical Society do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending May 2025: "Preserve history of the town of gates" The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Gates Historical Society take in?**

For the year ending May 2025, Gates Historical Society reported total revenue of $14,575 and total expenses of $12,372 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.