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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2852817

GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA FLS, MT 59912

Financials

$101K$87K2024$109K$124K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$108,504$124,284-$15,780$14,645$16,146-$1,501
June 30, 2025990-EZ$101,327$87,048$14,279$28,757$14,478$14,279
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$300
Program service revenue
$108,199
Investment income
$5

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$109,778
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,769
Occupancy
$1,194
Printing, publications and postage
$5
Other expenses
$11,538
Program services (functional)
$106,049

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,757
Total assets, end of year
$14,645
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,146
Net assets, end of year
-$1,501
Cash, savings and investments
$2,235
Gross receipts
$108,504

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAIMIE SMITHCHAIR AND TREASURER1$0
BLAYNE FUREYSECRETARY1$0
GLORIA GILBERTVICE CHAIR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAIMIE SMITHCHAIR AND TREASURER1$0
BLAYNE FUREYSECRETARY1$0
GLORIA GILBERTVICE CHAIR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
540 4TH AVE W, COLUMBIA FLS, MT 59912-3605
In care of
% JAIMIE SMITH
Signed the 990-EZ
JAIMIE SMITH, CHAIR AND TREASURER
Phone
(406) 250-7438
Return prepared by
JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENSPC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS SCHOOL READINESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING ALL CHILDREN--REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME--HAVE ACCESS TO NURTURING, CURRICULUM-BASED LEARNING, AND WE SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR INFANTS THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN, OFFERING CURRICULUM-BASED AND PLAY-BASED LEARNING THAT PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACCESSING STATE CHILD-CARE SUBSIDIES AND PROVIDE PARENT-ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S OVERALL DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $106,049

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-2852817
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P62)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,645
Income (IRS master file)
$108,504

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$108,504$124,284$14,645IRS
990-EZJune 2025$101,327$87,048$28,757IRS

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 33-2852817).

Questions about GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC

What is the EIN of GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC is 33-2852817.
Is GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC 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 TO EARLY LEARNING INC 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 TO EARLY LEARNING INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GATEWAY TO EARLY LEARNING INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,504, expenses of $124,284 and total assets of $14,645 at year end.

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