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GATEWAY-LONGVIEW INC
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY · EIN 160743081 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P82Z · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · gateway-longview.org
revenue
$27.8M
expenses
$27.0M
net assets
$24.6M
employees
466
volunteers
29
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

GATEWAY LONGVIEW IS COMMITTED TO WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT, TO GIVE HOPE, AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY WE SERVE. MOTIVATED BY OUR FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WE WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES:INTEGRITY - TREATING EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH HONESTY, DIGNITY, COMPASSION, RESPECT AND TRUSTWORTHINESSSAFETY - CREATING A PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENTEMPOWERMENT - BUILDING ON THE STRENGTHS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY TO CREATE POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIESDIVERSITY - CELEBRATING THE INCLUSION OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR BELIEFS, BACKGROUNDS, AND LIFE EXPERIENCESCOLLABORATION - PARTNERING TO INSPIRE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN FEEL LOVED, SAFE, VALUED AND CAPABLE OF GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Residential and community-based organization serving children and families in Western New York through therapeutic interventions, special education, foster care, and independent living programs. Operates 24-hour residential care and community support services for youth facing adversity, with a focus on family stabilization, life skills, and mental health. Founded in 1890 and rooted in Christian principles, it serves Erie County and surrounding areas.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $8.36M
    GATEWAY-LONGVIEW'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WE SERVE WHILE CARING FOR THEM 24-HOURS-A-DAY TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE OUR CHANGING ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS (CAB), EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SPIRITUAL LIFE DEVELOPMENT, CASEY LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND SKILL BUILDING TO ERIE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. GATEWAY-LONGVIEW ALSO PROVIDES AN ENHANCED RESPITE PROGRAM ON CAMPUS TO WORK TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM ENTERING FOSTER CARE. 51% OF YOUTH REFERRED CAME FROM THEIR PARENTS HOME, WHILE 79% LEFT RESPITE TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR PARENT'S HOME. THE AGENCY CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON BEING RESTRAINT FREE AND OVER THE PAST YEAR 98% OF THE DAYS WERE RESTRAINT FREE. 100% OF THE YOUTH WERE OFFERED AND PARTICIPATED IN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS. FAMILY FOCUS IS KEY WITH PARENT PEER SUPPORT POSITION WORKING TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE FAMILY TO ENSURE THEIR VOICE IS HEARD. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORT IS OFFERED FOR FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $6.27M
    GATEWAY-LONGVIEW'S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNATED TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES; THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE; PREVENTIVE SERVICES; RESPITE SERVICES; SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING; THERAPEUTIC FACILITATED VISITATION; YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING; WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS AND PARENT TRAINING. THE FOSTER CARE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED 341% OF REQUIRED FACE TO FACE CONTACTS WITH THE YOUTH PLACED IN CARE. OF YOUTH PLACED IN FOSTER CARE 80% OF THEM MAINTAINED FACE TO FACE CONTACTS WITH THEIR SIBLINGS WHEN NOT PLACED IN THE SAME FOSTER HOME. IN THE PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM 100% OF THE PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM HAD INCREASED THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN PARENTING SKILLS AS EVIDENCED THROUGH POST TEST SCORES AND OBSERVATION. 100% OF THE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED THEIR SATISFACTION SURVEYS.IN THE SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM 84% OF THE YOUTH WERE EMPLOYED OR IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO FINALIZE 4 ADOPTIONS AND MATCH 12 YOUTH WITH FAMILIES FOR ADOPTION.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Services
Comprehensive family support including foster care, adoption services, therapeutic foster care, preventive services, respite care, and parent training
Educational Services
New York State-approved private school providing special education for children ages 3–21 with therapeutic preschool, day school, and residential education programs
Residential Programs
24-hour therapeutic residential care for teens and young adults, including Changing Attitudes and Behaviors (CAB), life skills training, counseling, and family engagement services
Supervised Independent Living
Program supporting youth in transitioning to independence, with life skills training, employment, and education support
Wendy's Wonderful Kids
Adoption program focused on matching youth in foster care with permanent families, resulting in finalized adoptions
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
    • Enhanced Respite Program
      Operates a short-term residential respite program for youth ages 12–17 to prevent entry into foster care or longer-term out-of-home placements, allowing stays of up to 21 days (or 30 days if a parent is in substance use treatment), with 79% of participants returning home after completion.
    • Residential Treatment for Youth
      Operates residential treatment programs for youth ages 11–21 with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, providing 24-hour therapeutic intervention, structured environments, individualized treatment plans, education, life skills training, and counseling; includes seven residential units on the Main Street Campus in Williamsville and maintains restraint-free operations on 98% of days.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 2 activities
    • Foster Care and Adoption Services
      Provides comprehensive foster care and adoption services in Erie County and Buffalo, matching children with safe and nurturing foster homes, supporting sibling visitation, and finalizing adoptions; includes the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program which matched 12 youth with adoptive families and finalized 4 adoptions.
    • Therapeutic and Supportive Family Services
      Delivers in-home and community-based support including care coordination (via High Fidelity Wraparound model), parent training, kinship caregiver support, and therapeutic supervised visitation to strengthen family stability, improve safety, and prevent family separation; parent training resulted in 100% of completers demonstrating increased parenting knowledge.
  • Special Education Support Services 2 activities
    • Special Education Programs
      Provides specialized academic instruction through self-contained classrooms (6:1:1 ratio) for students ages 3–21 with behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges, including the Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten (ages 2 years 10 months to 6), Lynde K-12 School (up to 105 students), and on-campus schooling for residential youth; follows a 12-month calendar aligned with Williamsville Central School District and reported 100% high school graduation rate for seniors in 2021–2022.
    • Therapy Services for Students
      Provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to students based on individual needs, along with weekly individual and group counseling for all enrolled students.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 2 activities
    • Supervised Independent Living Program
      Provides supportive housing and therapeutic services for youth ages 14–23 transitioning from foster care or residential facilities, including twelve fully furnished apartments at The Center for Youth Development in Buffalo, 24/7 crisis support, individual therapy, psychiatric assessments, medication management, and step-by-step transition planning to independent living by age 21.
    • Vocational and Life Skills Training
      Offers life and job readiness training, vocational preparation, and independent living skill development for students aged 14 and older and transitioning youth, including those in supervised independent living; supports youth in securing employment or educational enrollment, with 84% engaged in work or school.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Community-Based Behavioral Health Services
      Provides outpatient mental health services, including individual, group, and family counseling, psychiatry, and crisis intervention for children and youth under 21 with emotional, behavioral, or substance use challenges, primarily Medicaid-eligible clients, through clinic locations in downtown Buffalo and Northtowns and via integrated programs in school districts across Western New York.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Funding Operations Through Donated Resources
      Directs donated funds and legacy gifts—totaling over $34 million—to support its mission, including receiving significant bequests such as $750,000 from Lotta V. Minehan’s estate, $125,000 from Joanne P. Thomas, $50,000 from Evelyn Mae Mowitz, and cumulative contributions from donors like Donna and Donald McIntire.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Juvenile Justice Diversion Services
      Provides care coordination and evidence-based treatment for youth under 18 diverted from the adult criminal justice system under Raise the Age reforms, offering structured support to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Support Services for Students in Satellite Schools
      Provides access to psychiatry services for students enrolled in satellite school programs, with clinical services delivered at main clinic sites.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27.79M
Contributions & grants$1.04M4%
Program service revenue$26.65M96%
Investment income$32K0%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$27.03M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30.49M
Cash$2.01M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.92M
Net assets$24.57M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CAROLYNE DEFRANCO PRESIDENT & CEO 15 $231K
PATRICIA O'CONNOR CFO 16 $159K
MICHELLE COPE COO FOSTER CARE AND RESIDE 38 $137K
THOMAS BUCZKOWSKI COO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 38 $133K
LISA ZWIRECKI TEACHER - 12 MO 35 $132K
VICKI QUINN TEACHER - 12 MO 35 $132K
KRISTY D'ANGELO COO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERV 38 $129K
MICHELLE WAWROWSKI-MCLEOD TEACHER - 12 MO 35 $121K
ROBERT SCHROEDER TEACHER - 12 MO 35 $112K
board members · 14
  • DANIEL VERRALL — DIRECTOR
  • DANYELL SUGG — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH MULHERN — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD ARCARA — CHAIR
  • ELIZABETH KAHN — VICE CHAIR
  • JOHN CAMARDO — SECRETARY
  • KAINE KELLY — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN LAZIK — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN CLARK — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL ERVIN — TREASURER
  • NICOLE GOLIAS — DIRECTOR
  • PETER CASILIO — DIRECTOR
  • ROY CUNNINGHAM ESQ — VICE CHAIR
  • TRACY MEYER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Ed Block Courage Award Foundation Partner — Partners with the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation as part of the Courage House network to support abused children and families.
  • Endeavor Health Services Partner — Partners with Endeavor Health Services to provide substance abuse support for youth in residential care.
  • Erie County Government — Primary referral source for multiple Gateway Longview programs including Parent Training, Kinship Preventive Services, and Intensive Preventive Services.
  • Erie County Government — Provides foster care and adoption services in partnership with Erie County.
  • Lt. Col. Ma, Urban Center Partner — Collaborates with Gateway Longview on the Center for Youth Development to support youth transitioning to independent living.
  • Lt. Col. Matt Urban Center Partner — Collaborates with Gateway Longview on the operation of the Center for Youth Development in Buffalo’s East Side Community.
  • Lt. Col. Matt Urban Center Partner — Partnered to construct an apartment complex to mentor, support, and house teens and young adults who have aged out of foster care.
  • Lynde School Partner — Provides behavioral health services to students enrolled at Lynde School through satellite clinic access.
  • New Directions Youth & Family Services Coalition — Affiliated agency within the New View Alliance working jointly to embed justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into organizational operations.
  • New Directions Youth and Family Services Partner — Operates as a partner agency under the New View Alliance umbrella, jointly supported by the New View Alliance Development and Marketing Team.
  • New View Alliance Partner — Gateway Longview is a member agency of New View Alliance, which serves as the parent organization and houses shared development and marketing functions.
  • New York State Government — Approved Gateway-Longview Inc as a private school for special education students.
  • Williamsville Central School District Partner — Aligns Lynde School's academic calendar with the Williamsville Central School District and receives student referrals from home districts.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum
    methodology: evidence_based_social_emotional_learning
    By implementing the Incredible Years curriculum across child, teacher, and parent domains, the organization builds social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and positive behavior in young children because structured, evidence-based programming across multiple influencers produces compounded developmental gains.
  • Family-Centered Care with Peer Support
    methodology: family_centered_care
    By using a family-centered approach enhanced with parent peer support advocates, the organization ensures family voices are heard and supported throughout interventions because lived experience and relational advocacy increase engagement and trust in services.
  • Family-School-Community Partnership Approach
    methodology: family_school_partnership
    By strengthening youth-family-school connections through family-focused, school-based services and faith-based community partnerships, the organization improves safety and well-being because relational networks across key environments create consistent support and accountability.
  • High Fidelity Wraparound Model
    methodology: wraparound_model
    By coordinating multi-system supports around the family through the High Fidelity Wraparound model, the organization achieves home stability because this approach integrates services across systems and centers family voice in planning and decision-making.
  • Trauma-Informed, Client-Driven Care Model
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By using a solution-focused, trauma-informed, and client-driven approach with early screening and comprehensive assessments, the organization supports individuals impacted by trauma to strengthen competencies and engagement because this model respects autonomy, builds trust, and addresses root causes of behavioral and emotional challenges.