GIVING WITH GCF
Your Partner in Purpose-Driven Giving
PERSONALIZED GIVING
Giving is an expression of
who you are and what you
At Gaston Community Foundation, we make giving easy, personal, and impactful. Whether you're an individual, family, business, or nonprofit, we’re here to help you turn your charitable goals into long-term community change.
As a local partner with deep roots in Gaston County, we offer flexible giving options, professional stewardship, and a commitment to causes that matter most to you.
Let us help you create a legacy of generosity, today and for generations to come.
GIVING WITH GCF
Giving details
Learn more about each type of giving option with Gaston Community Foundation.
Establish a Fund
SIMPLE. MEANINGFUL.
TAX-EFFICIENT.
Starting a fund with GCF is simple, meaningful, and tax-efficient. We’ll guide you through every step to make your giving experience smooth and impactful.
Common Types of Funds:
- Donor-Advised Fund
You recommend grants to qualified nonprofits now or over time. These funds can support multiple organizations and evolve with your interests. - Scholarship Fund
Support local students in achieving their dreams through higher education. - Designated or Agency Endowment
Benefit a specific nonprofit or support your organization’s long-term stability.
All funds benefit from our pooled investment strategy.
Participate in a Memorial or Honorarium Fund
CELEBRATING LIFE AND LEGACY
Celebrate the life or legacy of a loved one by giving to an established memorial or honorarium fund. These special funds support causes that were meaningful to the individuals they honor.
Interested in starting a new memorial or honorarium fund? We can help you create a lasting tribute.
Join a Giving Circle
AN INNOVATIVE ALTERNATIVE
Our Next Generation Giving Circle, or "Next Gen," provides an innovative alternative for those who are not ready to establish a Foundation fund of their own.
This Circle allows you to pool your resources with others in the community and put your philanthropic dreams into action.
Build Your Philanthropic Legacy
LEAVE A LASTING IMPACT
Leave a lasting impact by making a planned gift to GCF—your legacy can support the causes you care about for years to come.
Becoming a member is simple: if you include the Community Foundation in your estate plans and let us know, we’ll recognize you as part of the Legacy Society. Your commitment may encourage others to make a lasting impact as well.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Give to
Other Funds
GCF manages over 470 funds. You can make a gift of cash or stock to any fund or endowment managed at the Foundation.