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GATEWAYS ORGANIZATION INC
MONSEY, NY · EIN 133984085 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Large ($10M-$50M) · gatewaysonline.org
revenue
$14.3M
expenses
$13.1M
net assets
$11.7M
employees
21
volunteers
177
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

GATEWAYS ORGANIZATION, INC (GATEWAYS) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER JEWISH EDUCATION AND RAISE JEWISH AWARENESS AND HISTORY FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Gateways Organization provides Jewish educational retreats and holiday programs for singles, families, and individuals of all backgrounds across the United States. Through immersive Shabbat and holiday experiences, continuing education initiatives, and a singles matchmaking service, the organization fosters Jewish identity, learning, and community. Programs include age-specific activities for adults, teens, and children, held in hotels and resorts nationwide.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Classic Retreats
Weekend Shabbat retreats offering age-specific programming for adults, teens, and children, including Jewish study, activities, and meals in hotels across the U.S.
Gateways Connections
Matchmaking service connecting Jewish singles through professional shadchanim (matchmakers), with follow-up support and events in the U.S., Canada, and England.
Gateways2Go Continuing Education
Post-retreat programs including community lectures, study groups, scholars-in-residence, and Shabbat meal matching to sustain engagement.
Holiday Programs
Annual holiday events for Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Chanukah featuring educational sessions, services, childcare, and entertainment for families.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
    • Family and Holiday Retreats
      Organizes and hosts family-oriented holiday programs and Classic Retreats across the United States, including at resorts like the Hilton Orlando, featuring Shabbat observance, inspirational services, childcare, and age-specific activities for Passover, Sukkot, Chanukah, and other holidays.
    • Post-Retreat Community Engagement
      Extends engagement beyond retreats by organizing community lectures and Shabbat programs, particularly in the tristate area, and facilitating ongoing connections through learning sessions and host-family Shabbat meals.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Jewish Consciousness and Connection Programs
      Offers classes, workshops, and events focused on Jewish philosophy and life topics to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel, with over 35 classes available during retreats.
  • Religious Marriage Matchmaking Services 1 activity
    • Matchmaking and Singles Programming
      Provides matchmaking services by connecting Jewish singles, organizing international events for singles, and offering follow-up support after dates; also facilitates connections through retreats and Shabbat meal pairings.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Youth and Teen Programming
      Offers age-specific programming for children and teens, including art, music, drama, and sports centered on Jewish festivals and values, as well as targeted workshops for teens on personal and social issues.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.32M
Contributions & grants$7.26M51%
Program service revenue$6.46M45%
Investment income$612K4%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$13.10M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35.79M
Cash$995K
Investments$5.02M
Liabilities$24.08M
Net assets$11.71M
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MORDECHAI SUCHARD FOUNDER & PR 40 $275K
SHLOIMY TAUBER TREASURER 30 $80K
board members · 5
  • MICHELLE WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBYN FISHER — SECRETARY
  • WILLIAM AHDOUT — BOARD MEMBER
  • YEHUDA SILVER — BOARD MEMBER
  • YISROEL CHERNS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Partner — Host venue for the Gateways Pesach program
  • asktherabbi.org Partner — Partner website referenced for rabbinic questions.
  • educational organizations Partner — Partners with educational organizations to host post-retreat community lectures and Shabbat programs.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Immersive Experiential Engagement
    methodology: experiential_education
    By embedding Jewish learning and practice within immersive, high-quality holiday and Shabbat retreats, the organization fosters connection and identity because lived experiences in welcoming, family-friendly environments deepen cultural and spiritual engagement more effectively than classroom-based education alone.