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United Way of Gaston County Inc

Gastonia, North Carolina  ·  EIN 560653356  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Gaston County Inc is a private foundation based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $979K in grants paid and $2.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 166 individual grants from this funder — $5.1M awarded across 2019–2025 — including its support for early childhood education. Below is its full funding profile.

$979K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$2.0M
Total assets
166
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Gaston County Inc funds

United Way of Gaston County Inc's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, faith-based (christian), libraries & literacy, youth development.

Early Childhood EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Libraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Gaston County Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
EDUCATIONAL
Gastonia, NC$174K2020
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
EDUCATIONAL
Gastonia, NC$166K2019
Gaston Literacy Council
CHARITABLE
Gastonia, NC$105K2020
Alliance for Children and Youth
EDUCATIONAL
Gastonia, NC$100K2020
Alliance for Children and Youth
EDUCATIONAL
Gastonia, NC$100K2019
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$100K2021
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$100K2022
Gaston Literacy Council
CHARITABLE
Gastonia, NC$100K2019
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$95K2023
Cancer ServicesGastonia, NC$84K2020
Alliance for Children and Youth
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$75K2021
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$75K2025
Alliance for Children and Youth
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$75K2022
B&g Club of Greater Gaston
GENERAL SUPPORT
Gastonia, NC$71K2024
Heart Society of Gaston County
CHARITABLE
Gastonia, NC$70K2020

United Way of Gaston County Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.0M
2020$1.2M
2021$816K
2022$635K
2023$612K
2024$411K
2025$408K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Gaston County Inc

United Way of Gaston County Inc'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 unitedwaygaston.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Gaston County Inc

Does United Way of Gaston County Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Gaston County Inc'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 United Way of Gaston County Inc fund?
United Way of Gaston County Inc's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include B&g Club of Greater Gaston, B&g Club of Greater Gaston, Gaston Literacy Council. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Gaston County Inc give in grants?
United Way of Gaston County Inc reported $979K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 166 grants.
Where is United Way of Gaston County Inc located?
United Way of Gaston County Inc is based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 560653356.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Gaston County Inc'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 United Way of Gaston County Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.