# Gateway to Hope

Child day care nonprofit in Shorewood, Illinois 60404. EIN 33-1098777. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Providing money for children's food, medical and tuition expenses

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/331098777/202240629349200604/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | $125,000 | $123,000 | $2,500 | $2,500 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/331098777/202240629349200604/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $125,000, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $125,000 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 99 child care nonprofits in Illinois; median $776,601.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Will County, Illinois: about 161,584 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
- 305 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Shorewood: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/shorewood
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Gateway to Hope's EIN?**

Gateway to Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1098777. 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 Gateway to Hope a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Gateway to Hope in Shorewood, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2012. 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 Gateway to Hope tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Gateway to Hope 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 Gateway to Hope do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Providing money for children's food, medical and tuition expenses" The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Gateway to Hope take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Gateway to Hope reported total revenue of $125,000 and total expenses of $123,000 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.