Gaston Community Foundation
Gastonia, North Carolina · EIN 581340834 · Private foundation
Gaston Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Co Family YMCA GENERAL SUPPORT | Gastonia, NC | $1.7M | 2024 |
| Gaston Co Family YMCA GENERAL SUPPORT | Gastonia, NC | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Gaston County Family YMCA GENERAL SUPPORT | Gastonia, NC | $1.4M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Gaston Community Foundation
Gaston Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Gaston Community Foundation fund?
- Gaston Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Gaston Co Family YMCA, Gaston County Family YMCA. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Gaston Community Foundation give in grants?
- Gaston Community Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in an indexed 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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