Quick Facts

President

Ernest W. Sumner


Established

1978


Status

501c3 public charity


Mission

The Gaston Community Foundation is to be the leader of philanthropic giving by connecting donors with community needs to enhance the lives of present and future generations.

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.

Assets Under Management

$126.2M


Number of Charitable Funds

424


Grants and Scholarships Award

$136M since inception; $8.7M in year 2023


Board of Directors

20 volunteers


Accreditation

National Standards


Average Performance of Main Investment Pool Over the Last 10 Years

+7.75%


Performance of our Main Investment Pool in 2021

+11.95%


Administrative Expenses for 2023

0.9%

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