Gateway Pet Guardians
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gateway Pet Guardians is a 501(c)(3) organization based in E Saint Louis, Illinois, registered in 2004, with $2,654,890 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
725 N 15th St, E Saint Louis, IL, 62205 EIN 26-0096240 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 31.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Pet Guardians— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +19% margin
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 Pet Guardians: 7 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Pet Guardians— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Pet Guardians: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 725 N 15th St, E Saint Louis, IL, 62205
- City
- E Saint Louis
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $124K (FY2010) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $281KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$281K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,654,890▲31.4% | $2,138,222▲8.7% | $1,292,393▲66.6% | $1,573,078▲45.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,021,103▼16.1% | $1,966,550▼10.9% | $775,725▲7.6% | $1,082,541▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,410,149▲55.2% | $2,206,545▲28.1% | $721,172▲39.3% | $1,019,277▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,553,079▲23.2% | $1,722,457▲58.0% | $517,568▼24.7% | $806,416▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,260,293▲39.9% | $1,089,904▲61.1% | $686,946▲110% | $925,800▲156% | 990 |
| 2018 | $900,801▲57.3% | $676,725▲17.0% | $327,287▲528% | $361,726▲586% | 990 |
| 2017 | $572,537▲13.3% | $578,187▲2.1% | $52,133▼8.2% | $52,703▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $505,507▼11.8% | $566,381▲19.2% | $56,814▼69.0% | $56,814▼69.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $573,013▲43.3% | $475,321▲17.6% | $183,266▲230% | $183,266▲230% | 990 |
| 2014 | $399,837▲21.9% | $404,310▲36.1% | $55,501▼7.5% | $55,501▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $327,920 | $297,035▲14.3% | $59,974▼4.9% | $59,974▼48.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $259,801▲57.6% | $63,087▼25.1% | $115,968▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | $197,765▲59.1% | $164,883▲64.8% | $84,197▲64.1% | $142,622▲166% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $124,331 | $100,054 | $51,315 | $53,583 | 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.
Grants received · $28.5M total
58 grants to Gateway Pet Guardians totaling $28.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Access to care, disaster response | 2024 | $270,000 |
| Humane World For Animals Inc | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | 2024 | $181,652 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $114,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $57,441 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $52,129 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,794 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, general support: attn - diana pupillo - development director | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,543 |
| Greater Good Charities | Support for rescued animals | 2023 | $13,814,409 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Access to care | 2023 | $125,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Program service support | 2023 | $66,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $51,594 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gateway Pet Guardians a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gateway Pet Guardians is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0096240, based in E Saint Louis, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gateway Pet Guardians's EIN?
- Gateway Pet Guardians's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0096240.
- How much revenue does Gateway Pet Guardians report?
- Gateway Pet Guardians reported $2,654,890 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gateway Pet Guardians have?
- CharityIndex grades Gateway Pet Guardians B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gateway Pet Guardians (EIN 26-0096240) 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.