March 9, 2026

A Look Back on a Surprisingly Strong 2025

President Richard Rankin shares why year-end results outperformed expectations—driven by late-year giving, strong grantmaking, and asset growth—and outlines next steps as the Foundation begins a new year of planning, investment review, and fund development.
December 2, 2025

A Deeper Dive Into Donor Advised Funds

President Richard Rankin explores how Donor Advised Funds at Gaston Community Foundation operate like “charitable checking accounts,” giving donors an easy, flexible way to support nonprofits, simplify tax records, and grow their charitable dollars through invested funds.