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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1787746

GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117

Financials

$236K$422K2023$438K$591K2024$141K$200K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$141,322$200,014-$58,692$114,618$76,432$38,186
December 31, 2024990$438,221$590,850-$152,629$176,666$79,103$97,563
December 31, 2023990$236,088$422,380-$186,292$268,624$95,890$172,734
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$68,523
Program service revenue
$72,654
Investment income
$19
Other revenue
$126

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$31,875
Other salaries and wages
$69,247
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$130,711
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,700
Occupancy
$11,246
Travel
$2,482
Program services (functional)
$163,335
Management and general (functional)
$18,642
Fundraising (functional)
$18,037

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$176,666
Total assets, end of year
$114,618
Total liabilities, end of year
$76,432
Net assets, end of year
$38,186
Net assets without donor restrictions
$38,186
Gross receipts
$141,322
Employees
5
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
MO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rhonda Carter AdamsExecutive Director
Key employee
30$36,625
Alice ConwayChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Maya LunnemannVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Turan MullinsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alishea JohnsonMember-At-Large
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Crystal Ross-SmithMember-At-Large
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alisa WarrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andrew LackeyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Catina ShannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Darius RuckerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Daphnie PointerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason PosleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jill BloodDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael LitwackDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nancy Parker TiceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robyn HeidgerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheryl RoseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Taylor MasonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tina MahtaniDirector of Operations
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$63,147
Rhonda Carter AdamsExecutive Director
Key employee
40$62,278
Alice ConwayChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Maya LunnemannVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Turan MullinsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alishea JohnsonMember-At-Large
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Crystal Ross-SmithMember-At-Large
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alisa WarrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andrew LackeyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Catina ShannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Darius RuckerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Daphnie PointerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason PosleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jill BloodDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael LitwackDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nancy Parker TiceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn HeidgerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheryl RoseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Taylor MasonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tina MahtaniInterim Executive Director
Key employee
40$77,533
Taylor MasonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Robyn HeidgerVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Aleah LikasSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jerry RodriguezTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alishea JohnsonAt Large Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Andrew LackeyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Turan MullinsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Catina ShannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheryl RoseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Alisa WarrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Maya LunnemanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1022 YALE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117-1821
In care of
% REENA HAJAT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Rhonda Carter Adams, 1022 Yale Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63117
Signed the 990
Rhonda Carter Adams, Executive Director
Phone
(314) 246-3146
Return prepared by
Lori L Strawbridge CPA

Mission

GEI is a catalyst to increase awareness, facilitate engagement, and foster a culture of mutual respect, understanding and fairness where everyone feels valued and empowered through community dialogue and education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Training, Education, and Assessments: GEI offers dynamic training and educational programs through presentations, seminars, community forums, and interactive sessions centered on understanding and dialogue. These experiences increase awareness around inclusion, belonging, and community support. GEIs comprehensive approach contextualizes training within a broader suite of customized services tailored to each organizations unique needs. In addition, GEI provides consultation services by facilitating focus groups, conducting data analysis, and delivering assessments with actionable recommendations that align with an organizations inclusion-related vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
    Expenses $80,189 · revenue $43,356
  • Intergenerational (Youth and Adult) Programs: GEI designs programs that cultivate inclusive leadership across generationsyouth and adults alikewithin communities and St. Louis evolving workforce. By partnering with corporate and nonprofit organizations, GEI offers professional development, immersive career experiences, and networking opportunities. These collaborations equip students and professionals with the tools to lead inclusively while fostering mutual respect and acceptance among peers.
    Expenses $83,146 · revenue $29,298

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1787746
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$114,618
Income (IRS master file)
$141,322

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$141,322$200,014$114,618IRS
990December 2024$438,221$590,850$176,666XML
990December 2023$236,088$422,380$268,624XML
990December 2022$365,563$339,091$441,302IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1787746).

Questions about GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE is 31-1787746.
Is GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rhonda Carter Adams.
Who are the officers and directors of GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,625 (Rhonda Carter Adams, Executive Director).
How much revenue does GATEWAY EQUITY INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $141,322, expenses of $200,014 and total assets of $114,618 at year end.

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