Community foundation · EIN 58-1340834
Gaston Community Foundation
Gastonia, NC
Gaston Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Gastonia, NC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $10.3M in grants paid across 168 grants, with $145M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Gaston Co Family YMCA, National Geographic Society and Nc Public Television Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Gaston Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization reviews every grant request and tracks every grant's utilization.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire generosity, uplift nonprofits, and connect donors with community needs.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Co Family YMCA | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $1,732,500 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | General Support | $679,624 |
| Nc Public Television Foundation | Triangle Research Park, NC | General Support | $677,124 |
| Caromont Health Foundation | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $565,200 |
| Other Under 5000 | Gastonia, NC | — | $514,594 |
| First United Methodist of Gastonia | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $330,089 |
| Catawba Lands Conservancy | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $317,417 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Gaston | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $248,600 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Gastonia | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $219,225 |
| Gaston Day School | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $187,485 |
| Ncf Supporting Organization | Wilmington, DE | General Support | $175,000 |
| Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | Belmont, NC | General Support | $153,020 |
| Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of Amer | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $143,800 |
| Gaston Aquatics Inc | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $143,671 |
| Dream Center Academy | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $137,088 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $136,000 |
| Gaston College Foundation | Dallas, NC | General Support | $126,644 |
| City of Gastonia | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $125,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Belmon | Belmont, NC | General Support | $122,094 |
| First Arp Church of Gastonia | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $109,381 |
| Salvation Army | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $103,311 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $102,314 |
| Covenant Village Inc | Gastonia, NC | General Support | $87,068 |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer, NC | General Support | $82,908 |
| Holy Angels Inc | Belmont, NC | General Support | $81,258 |
The 25 largest of 168 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- North Carolina$9.06M · 143 grants
- District of Columbia$690K · 2 grants
- Delaware$175K · 1 grant
- Florida$76.6K · 4 grants
- Tennessee$61.2K · 2 grants
- Ohio$38K · 1 grant
- South Carolina$35.7K · 3 grants
- Colorado$35K · 2 grants
- Virginia$25.5K · 2 grants
- Vermont$25K · 1 grant
- Minnesota$20K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$20K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Gaston Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Gaston Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Gaston Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $10,312,991 in grants paid (168 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Gaston Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Gaston Co Family YMCA (NC), $1.73M, National Geographic Society (DC), $680K, Nc Public Television Foundation (NC), $677K, Caromont Health Foundation (NC), $565K and Other Under 5000 (NC), $515K.