THE MISSION OF GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO RAISE, INVEST, ADMINISTER AND DISBURSE FUNDS EXECLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF GASTON COLLEGE. ANY GIFTS RECIEVED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE DIRECT NEEDS OF THE COLLEGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+166.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$806K
+77.7% YoY
About Gaston College Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gaston College Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DALLAS, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $592K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,034,157 | $12,301,595 | $12,075,685 |
| Revenue | $3,389,600 | $1,646,185 | $1,301,240 |
| Expenses | $3,290,865 | $1,554,676 | $1,694,731 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $592,493 | $639,241 | $87,278 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Gaston College Foundation
State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation "People Helping People" Scholarship
GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Corporal Katelyn Self Scholarship Fund
GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wells Fargo Technical Scholarship
GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gaston College ($1,763,336), Gaston College ($587,056), Gaston College ($67,703).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GASTON COLLEGE DALLAS, NC | SCHOLARSHIPS | $587,056 |
| GASTON COLLEGE DALLAS, NC | WSGE SALARIES | $67,703 |
| GASTON COLLEGE DALLAS, NC | CONSTRUCTION | $1,763,336 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR JOHN HAUSER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| SHELLY ALMAN | VP OF FINANC | 0.5 | — |
| LUKE UPCHURCH | EXECUTIVE DI | 10 | — |
| JALAL JOHN AZAR | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| NAZRUL CHOWDHURY | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ERIC CLAY | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ALAN CLONINGER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN DANCOFF | DIRECTOR, GC | 0.3 | — |
| MARTIN EADDY | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| TIM EFIRD | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CHRIS ELMORE | VICE-PRESIDE | 0.5 | — |
| MARTY HALLMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| IRIS HOPPER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN S LOWERY JR | PAST - PRESI | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID LEE | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOAN MARTIN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ROB PEARSON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ROSALIND WELDER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOHNATHAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaston College Foundation?
Gaston College Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DALLAS, NC. It holds $13.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gaston College Foundation?
As of 2024, Gaston College Foundation holds $13.0M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does Gaston College Foundation operate?
Gaston College Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Gaston College Foundation award?
In 2024, Gaston College Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $806K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gaston College Foundation's EIN?
Gaston College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7079454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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