Gateway Chamber Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clarksville, Tennessee, registered in 2014, with $136,445 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$136K
▼ 8.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$76K
Net assets
-$17K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Gateway Chamber Orchestra— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gateway Chamber Orchestra: 0 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Gateway Chamber Orchestra— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gateway Chamber Orchestra: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $100K (FY2013) to $136K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
44.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49K
Total liabilities
$66K
Net assets
-$17K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,445▼8.4% | $75,781▼56.1% | -$16,804▲78.3% | $48,786▲1681% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $149,034▼42.6% | $172,803▼29.5% | -$77,468▼137% | $2,739▼93.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $259,712▲51.3% | $245,205▲67.2% | -$32,677▲30.7% | $40,557▲45.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $171,668▲43.9% | $146,695▼20.0% | -$47,184▲34.6% | $27,817▲623% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $119,276▼21.9% | $183,458▲36.5% | -$72,157▼805% | $3,846▼95.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $152,696▼14.8% | $134,397▼30.7% | -$7,975▲69.6% | $90,069▲5998% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $179,262▲3.3% | $193,941▲9.3% | -$26,274▼127% | $1,477▼86.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $173,527▲13.3% | $177,482▲19.8% | -$11,595▼51.8% | $10,868▲83.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $153,106▲21.8% | $148,140▼0.1% | -$7,640▲39.4% | $5,923▼25.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $125,698▲8.9% | $148,355▲38.9% | -$12,606▼225% | $7,894▼21.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $115,393▲15.2% | $106,789▲8.1% | $10,051▲595% | $10,051▲595% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $100,130 | $98,772 | $1,447 | $1,447 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
11 grants to Gateway Chamber Orchestra totaling $154K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To stage a performance of osvaldo golijov's composition la pasin segn san marcos for chamber orchestra, chorus, and soloists. | 2022 | $6,250 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To stage a performance of osvaldo golijov's composition la pasin segn san marcos for chamber orchestra, chorus, and soloists. | 2021 | $12,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To create digital streaming concerts to both serve our patrons and to provide paid work for musicians during the pandemic. | 2020 | $8,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2020 | $2,465 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To establish a nationally-recognized classical music festival in middle tennessee and to engage the local military population in that festival. | 2018 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2018 | $2,396 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2017 | $8,075 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To facilitate the performance of four free children's concerts for approximately 2,400 middle tennessee public elementary school students. | 2015 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2015 | $4,178 |
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Data for Gateway Chamber Orchestra (EIN 45-5592079) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.