We welcome gifts of many types—including cash, assets, and planned giving vehicles—to help you maximize impact, tax efficiency, and flexibility.

Click the Donate Now button to easily make a one‑time or recurring gift securely online.

Gift of Stock or Securities

Support your fund by donating publicly traded stock, mutual funds, or other securities.

Transfer Instructions:

  • Fidelity Investments, DTC #0226, Account Z43190187, Gaston Community Foundation (Attn: Richard Rankin – 704‑864‑0927)
  • After initiating the transfer, email or call to let us know the donor name, name of the security, and share count so we can issue an accurate acknowledgment.
  • If you have any further questions, please contact Angela Micalizzi or call 704-864-0927.

Check

Please make your check payable to Gaston Community Foundation, and note the name of the fund you are donating to in the memo line. Mail your check to:

Gaston Community Foundation
P. O. Box 123
Gastonia, NC 28053

Wire Transfer

For wire transfer instructions, please get in touch with Richard Rankin at rrankin@cfgaston.org or phone 704-864-0927.

Bequest

It's easy to include GCF in your will. Download a copy of a sample bequest language file.

Gifts with Life Income

Structured gifts—such as charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts—can offer income to you or your loved ones, plus a lasting community benefit.

Need Help Choosing?

Not sure which giving method is best for you? Our team is happy to walk you through options tailored to your goals—tax benefits, legacy, or flexible impact.

Contact: Elizabeth Patton, Executive Vice President
704‑864‑0927, epatton@cfgaston.org 

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