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EIN 73-1386920

Gateway for Cancer Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Schaumburg
State
Illinois
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
Description
Gateway for Cancer Research empowers patients to triumph over their disease by finding and funding clinical cancer research. They accelerate practice-changing discoveries in cancer care by harnessing the unrelenting passion of the research community. Established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1991, Gateway funds research that more traditional cancer research institutions may not fund.
Total revenues
$10,470,741
2023
Total expenses
$9,525,588
2023
Total assets
$20,261,940
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Gateway for Cancer Research

Gateway for Cancer Research, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1991 to promote Research that more traditional Cancer Research institutions may not fund. Gateway is dedicated to advancing innovations in the scientific community and speeding them to the Cancer patient's bedside. The work of Gateway is about giving Cancer patients the ability to live longer, more fulfilling and healthier lives.100% of public contributions received are applied directly to support Cancer Research. Our Research and grants committee applies stringent guidelines for reviewing each grant application, recommending to the board of directors only those that are in keeping with the foundation's mission. Gateway for Cancer Research receives funding from a private entity underwriting administrative and fundraising costs. This allows donor dollars to be directed to patient-centered Research. Gateway for Cancer Research is currently funding 65 studies.

Grants made by Gateway for Cancer Research

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCancer Research$734,881
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)Cancer Research$566,667
The Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyCancer Research$500,067
...and 11 more grants made

Who funds Gateway for Cancer Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Celebrity Fight Night FoundationCancer Research$2,350,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$160,000
Raymond James Charitable Endowment FundGeneral Support$100,000
...and 16 more grants received

Financials for Gateway for Cancer Research

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,645,682
Program services$75,000
Investment income and dividends$298,338
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-363,527
Net income from fundraising events$-2,184,752
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$10,470,741
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from Arizona Community Foundation
March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $49,500 from Larry and Martha Day Charitable Charitabletrust
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from J Christopher and Anne N Reyes Foundation
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsMedical research organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
20 N Martingale Rd 180
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
gatewaycr.org/ 
Phone
(847) 342-7450
IRS details
EIN
73-1386920
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
106229
FTB Entity ID
1857643
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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