GASTON TOGETHER COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE INC

EIN: 562048064 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

GASTONIA, NC

Total Revenue
$95,306
Total Expenses
$186,028
Total Assets
$165,716
Net Assets
$164,924
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
LESLIE LEE
Phone
7048679869
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

GASTON TOGETHER COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE INC, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $95K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $186K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 95% operating deficit.

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).

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $89,830
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,628
Other Revenue $848
TOTAL REVENUE $95,306

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $127,304
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $137,352
Other Expenses $58,724
TOTAL EXPENSES $186,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $95,306 $172,478 -0.4%
Expenses $186,028 $231,080 -0.2%
Net Income $-90,722 $-58,602 +0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
3
Volunteers
65

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$68,750
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LESLIE LEE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$68,750 $0 $68,750
JASON AUSTELL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASST CHIEF NANCY BROGDON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FOGARTY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY FREEMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE GALLOWAY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA GILBERT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN LONG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMIA MASSEY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NICHOLS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PEOPLES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX POOLE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN SMITH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SWINDLER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER THOMAS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $95,306 $186,028 $165,716 $-90,722
2023 $172,478 $231,080 $255,646 $-58,602
2022 $198,546 $92,791 $313,535 $105,755
2021 $226,035 $209,069 $212,084 $16,966
2020 $248,762 $196,369 $194,631 $52,393
2019 $220,077 $247,637 $143,043 $-27,560
2019 $218,351 $252,562 $136,392 $-34,211
2018 $333,120 $216,379 $172,208 $116,741
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