The Gate Way
Accepts applications
The Gate Way is a private foundation in Grandville, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,101 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,050 and the largest $15,622. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,101
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$15,050
- Largest grant$15,622
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,595 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,494 | 0 | $1,576 |
| 2023 | $11,713 | 1 | $40,057 |
| 2024 | $37,595 | 3 | $61,908 |
| 2025 | $30,101 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Survivors and Survivor Council 4370 Chicago Dr SW, Unit 753, Grandville, MI 49418 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | info@theopengateway.org |
| What to submit | Contact the organization via email or phone |
| Deadlines | Varies per crisis need |
| Restrictions | Usually limited to Michigan and need based |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gate Way funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $30,101 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Survivors of Sexual Exploitation | Charitable services to provide for basic human needs | $15,622 |
| Survivor Council | Through the Survivor Council The Gate Way provides leadership training employment training hands on work experience and outreach opportunities to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation | $14,479 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Johnson
- Heather McGannon
- Kathy Maitland
- Steve Watts
- Emily Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Gate Way accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Varies per crisis need.
How much does The Gate Way give?
$30,101 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,050.
Who runs The Gate Way?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice Johnson (President), Heather McGannon (Assistant), Kathy Maitland (Treasurer) and Steve Watts (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Gate Way fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.