Gaston Together Communites of Excellence
The mission of gaston together is to bring the people and resources of gaston county together to tackle big community challenges through the principles and best practices of …
Gaston Together Communities Of
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Visit www.gastontogether.orgAbout Gaston Together Communites of Excellence
Gaston Together unites people and organizations to address complex needs and issues in Gaston County by bringing resources and people together to collaborate, facilitate, and promote our potential.
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Mission
The mission of gaston together is to bring the people and resources of gaston county together to tackle big community challenges through the principles and best practices of collaboration, facilitation, promotion and the anticipation of possibilities. Current focus areas are: community pride building (community leadership awards, third grade programs - pride in gaston traveling tour and proudest kid in gaston county essay contest); gaston together clergy citizens coalition (gc3-law enforcement covenant, gaston together mlk unity awards, etc.); civic engagement leadership; gaston together healthcare commission (gaston controlled substances coalition, health in all policies and healthy gaston newsletter).
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Gaston Together Communites of Excellence with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Gaston Together Communites of Excellence draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical community development charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGaston Together Communites of Excellence is a registered community development nonprofit based in Gastonia, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 562048064. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $95K in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Gaston Together Communites of Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562048064. 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 Together Communites of Excellence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Gaston Together Communites of Excellence is located in Gastonia, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gaston Together Communites of Excellence has $95K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gaston Together Communites of Excellence is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $95K in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gaston Together Communites of Excellence. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gaston Together Communites of Excellence 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Gaston Together unites people and organizations to address complex needs and issues in Gaston County by bringing resources and people together to collaborate, facilitate, and promote our potential. Gaston Together Communites of Excellence is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $95K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Gaston Together Communites of Excellence are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gaston Together Communites of Excellence is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562048064, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GASTON TOGETHER COMMUNITES OF EXCELLENCE 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 97 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gaston Together Communites of Excellence
- What is Gaston Together Communites of Excellence?
- Gaston Together Communites of Excellence is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gastonia, United States. Gaston Together unites people and organizations to address complex needs and issues in Gaston County by bringing resources and people together to collaborate, facilitate, and promote our potential.
- When was Gaston Together Communites of Excellence founded?
- Gaston Together Communites of Excellence was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Gaston Together Communites of Excellence?
- Leslie Lee serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Gaston Together Communites of Excellence located?
- Headquartered in Gastonia, NC, United States.
- What is Gaston Together Communites of Excellence's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gaston Together Communites of Excellence trustworthy?
- Gaston Together Communites of Excellence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Together Communites of Excellence's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562048064.
- What is Gaston Together Communites of Excellence's website?
- http://www.gastontogether.org