Mission
THE MISSION OF THE GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO RAISE, INVEST, ADMINISTER AND DISBURSE FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF GASTON COLLEGE.
Public Charity
GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION
GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION is a Public Charity headquartered in DALLAS, NC. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $3.3M revenue, $2.8M expenses, $14.2M total assets. 29 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $2.0M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 237079454
DALLAS, NC
Undergraduate Colleges
NTEE: B42
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.3M
Total Expenses$2.8M
Total Assets$14.2M
Grant Records29
Funding Total$2.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Gaston College Foundation
How Gaston College Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$85
Programs
the work itself
$9
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $85 for programs
$63
The foundation provides general support for educational enrichment programs at gaston college including support for undergraduate research, health science simulation equipment, food bank, etc
$19
The foundation provides funding for scholarships for gaston college students as well as grants for faculty
$3
The foundation accepts gifts and provides funding for the college's radio station wsge 91.7 fm
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,250
GENERAL SUPPORT
$126,644
GENERAL SUPPORT
$51,065
GENERAL SUPPORT
$51,065
CHARITABLE GIFT
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 29 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Dr Johnathan Williams
SECRETARY
Dr John Hauser
DIRECTOR
Mr Alan Cloninger
DIRECTOR
Mr Chad Ghorley
PRESIDENT
Mr Chris Elmore
DIRECTOR
Mr David Lee
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.3M | $2.8M | $14.2M |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $3.3M | $13.0M |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $12.3M |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $1.7M | $12.1M |
| 2021 | $3.5M | $957K | $14.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $3.5M to $3.3M (-8%), with total assets most recently reported at $14.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.