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Gaston Community Foundation

Gastonia, North Carolina  ·  EIN 581340834  ·  Private foundation

Gaston Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.3M in grants paid and $102.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 932 individual grants from this funder — $41.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$102.7M
Total assets
932
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gaston Community Foundation funds

Gaston Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls.

familiesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gaston Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Gaston Co Family YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$1.7M2024
Gaston Co Family YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$1.6M2023
Gaston County Family YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$1.4M2017
First Arp Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$1.4M2017
First Arp Church of Gastonia
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$734K2019
Gaston County Family YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$724K2019
National Geographic Society
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$680K2024
Nc Public Television Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Triangle Research Park, NC$677K2024
Caromont Health Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$565K2024
Other Under 5000Gastonia, NC$515K2024
Other Under 5000Gastonia, NC$447K2023
Other Under 5000Gastonia, NC$401K2022
First United Methodist Church of Gastonia
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$332K2019
First United Methodist of Gastonia
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$330K2024
Catawba Lands Conservancy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charlotte, NC$317K2024

Gaston Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.0M
2019$5.8M
2020$4.8M
2022$5.8M
2023$7.7M
2024$10.3M

How to apply for funding from Gaston Community Foundation

Gaston Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfgaston.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Gaston Community Foundation

Does Gaston Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Gaston Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Gaston Community Foundation fund?
Gaston Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Gaston Co Family YMCA, Gaston Co Family YMCA, Gaston County Family YMCA. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gaston Community Foundation give in grants?
Gaston Community Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.3M over 932 grants.
Where is Gaston Community Foundation located?
Gaston Community Foundation is based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581340834.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gaston Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gaston Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.