# Urban Gateways

Arts education nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60612. EIN 36-6083080. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/366083080-urban-gateways

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Urban gateways engages young people in arts to inspire creativity and impact social change

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/366083080/202531899349301903/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A250)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1964
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | $1,493,748 | $2,551,834 | $1,037,459 | $744,065 | 20 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/366083080/202531899349301903/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $1,691,234 | $2,086,452 | $2,036,708 | $1,802,151 | 25 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/366083080/202401769349300405/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $2,800,618 | $2,129,570 | $2,304,003 | $2,197,369 | 25 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/366083080/202321939349300702/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $2,567,092 | $2,287,662 | $1,900,361 | $1,526,321 | 24 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/366083080/202201869349301200/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2024: programs $1,642,894 (64%), management $519,249 (20%), fundraising $389,691 (15%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2024: gifts and grants $1,137,056, program fees $368,276, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -17% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2024). 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: 4 of 106 arts education nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $1,493,748 is in the top 10% of 74 arts education nonprofits in Illinois; median $194,994.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Urban Gateways's EIN?**

Urban Gateways's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6083080. 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 Urban Gateways a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Urban Gateways in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1964. 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 Urban Gateways tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Urban Gateways 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 Urban Gateways do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2024: "Urban gateways engages young people in arts to inspire creativity and impact social change" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Urban Gateways take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2024, Urban Gateways reported total revenue of $1,493,748 and total expenses of $2,551,834 on its Form 990 (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.