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Scholarships - General

Gaston Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Gaston Community Foundation Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Gaston County, NC

Award Summary:

In 2025, the foundation awarded $345,000 in scholarships to 119 students

Scholarship Types:

Multiple scholarship programs available
Allen H. Sims Award (honor/recognition award)
Various fund-based scholarships

Eligibility: Students in Gaston County (specific eligibility varies by scholarship)

Contact Information:

Phone: 704-864-0927
Email: info@cfgaston.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 123, Gastonia, NC 28053
Office Location: 250 South New Hope Road, Suite A, Gastonia, NC 28054

Background: The Gaston Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to support educational advancement for Gaston County students. The foundation manages over $150 million in assets and distributed $345,000 in scholarships in 2025.

What Gaston Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 168
Total given: $10.31M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,100–$1.73M

By dollars: North Carolina 88%, District of Columbia 7%, Delaware 2%. Top recipient cities: Gastonia, NC; Charlotte, NC; Belmont, NC.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.