ABOUT GCF
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GCF AT A GLANCE
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Gaston Community Foundation Quick Facts
1PRESIDENT
Richard Rankin
2ESTABLISHED
1978
3STATUS
501c3 public charity
4MISSION
To inspire generosity, uplift nonprofits, and connect donors with community needs.
5VISION
A united community with an uncompromising commitment to investing in opportunity for all.
We do this by:
• connecting donors to community needs and causes that are meaningful to them;
• investing charitable dollars prudently to achieve lasting results; and
• leading collaborative solutions to community issues.
We do this by:
• connecting donors to community needs and causes that are meaningful to them;
• investing charitable dollars prudently to achieve lasting results; and
• leading collaborative solutions to community issues.
6ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
$150M
7NUMBER OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
400+
8GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
$155M since inception; $11.6M in year 2024
9BOARD OF DIRECTORS
10ACCREDITATION
11PERFORMANCE OF MAIN INVESTMENT POOL (2024)
+11.12%
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