American Gateways

Organization Overview

American Gateways is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, American Gateways employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Gateways is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2023, American Gateways generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AMERICAN GATEWAYS' MISSION IS TO CHAMPION THE DIGNITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND SURVIVORS OF PERSECUTION, TORTURE, CONFLICT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AT NO OR LOW COST, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AMERICAN GATEWAYS PROVIDED IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AT NO OR LOW COST, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED TWENTY-THREE COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS, INCLUDING BASTROP, BELL, BEXAR, BLANCO, BURNET, CALDWELL, COMAL, CORYELL, FALLS, FAYETTE, FRIO, GUADALUPE, HAYS, KARNES, LAMPASAS, LEE, LIMESTONE, LLANO, MCLENNAN, MILAM, SAN SABA, TRAVIS, AND WILLIAMSON.AMERICAN GATEWAYS IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT IN TEXAS THAT PROVIDED LEGAL ORIENTATION, IMMIGRATION WORKSHOPS, AND PRO BONO LEGAL REPRESENTATION AT THREE IMMIGRANT DETENTION FACILITIES. ITS AUSTIN OFFICE SERVED THE T. DON HUTTO RESIDENTIAL CENTER IN TAYLOR, TEXAS. ITS SAN ANTONIO OFFICE SERVED THE SOUTH TEXAS DETENTION COMPLEX IN PEARSALL, TEXAS AND THE KARNES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES IN KARNES CITY, TEXAS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Edna Yang
Co-Exec Dir
$105,000
Rebecca Lightsey
Co-Exec Dir
$63,000
Valerie Barker
Chair
$0
Jennifer Walker Gates
Vice Chair
$0
Josh Caballero
Secretary
$0
Josh Donisi
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$86,482
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,614,453
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,531,397
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,232,332
Total Program Service Revenue$13,562
Investment income $10,237
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,256,131

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