Gaston College Foundation Inc
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. …
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Investing in our Community The Gaston College Foundation helps you change lives for the better by providing investment opportunities that help empower bright futures for our students, their families and our community. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela Celebrating 60 Years The Gaston College Foundation,...
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Mission
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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Gaston College Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1968, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGaston College Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Dallas, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 237079454. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gaston College Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237079454. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gaston College Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Gaston College Foundation Inc is located in Dallas, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years. Its registered address is 201 Highway 321 South Box 4, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Gaston College Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gaston College Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gaston College Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gaston College Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Investing in our Community The Gaston College Foundation helps you change lives for the better by providing investment opportunities that help empower bright futures for our students, their families and our community. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela Celebrating 60 Years The Gaston College Foundation,... Gaston College Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Gaston College Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gaston College Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237079454, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 63 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1968
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gaston College Foundation Inc
- What is Gaston College Foundation Inc?
- Gaston College Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. Investing in our Community The Gaston College Foundation helps you change lives for the better by providing investment opportunities that help empower bright futures for our students, their families and our community. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela Celebrating 60 Years The Gaston College Foundation,...
- When was Gaston College Foundation Inc founded?
- Gaston College Foundation Inc was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Gaston College Foundation Inc?
- Luke Upchurch serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Gaston College Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, NC, United States.
- What is Gaston College Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gaston College Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Gaston College Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gaston College Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237079454.
- What is Gaston College Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.gastoncollegefoundation.org