Gaston Together Communities of Excellence

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To bring the people and resources of gaston county together to address our county's most pressing needs through collaboration, facilitation, promotion and the anticipation of possibilities”.

Their activities were defined as: “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, breakfast of champions, etc.); civic engagement leadership; gaston together healthcare commission (gaston controlled substances coalition, health in all policies and healthy gaston - for businesses, schools and churches).”.

• As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NC.
• The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 601 W FRANKLIN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC, 28052.
• The form of the non-profit organization shows 2 employees as of 2020.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$34,211.
• The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 24 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1997.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
• The organization pays $113,674 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.