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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $41,220 Revenue: $16,225

GASTON 2020: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY REQUEST TO CREATE A POTENTIAL POOL OF FUTURE LEADERS FOR GASTON COUNTY - SINCE PILOT CLASS 2017, 115 GRADUATES HAVE...

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GASTON 2020: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY REQUEST TO CREATE A POTENTIAL POOL OF FUTURE LEADERS FOR GASTON COUNTY - SINCE PILOT CLASS 2017, 115 GRADUATES HAVE COMPLETED THE PROCESS DESIGNED FOR 20-25 PER COHORT. - PROCESS INCLUDES EIGHT SESSIONS: SIX 8-HOUR SESSIONS AND TWO 6-HOUR SESSIONS - GOALS: INTENTIONAL CROSS-SECTOR COMMUNITY BUILDING; IN-DEPTH PERSONAL AWARENESS AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; AND GREATER KNOWLEDGE OF GASTON COUNTY.

Program 2
Expenses: $95,605 Revenue: $59,720

HEALTHCARE COMMISSION: ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP A WORKABLE COMMUNITY-WIDE AGENDA TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF CITIZENS IN GASTON COUNTY. CURRENT FOCUS AREAS: - HEALTHY GASTON - SEEKS TO CREATE A...

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HEALTHCARE COMMISSION: ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP A WORKABLE COMMUNITY-WIDE AGENDA TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF CITIZENS IN GASTON COUNTY. CURRENT FOCUS AREAS: - HEALTHY GASTON - SEEKS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF WELLNESS IN BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES AND THEREBY IMPROVE THE VITALITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ULTIMATELY IMPACT INDIVIDUAL HEALTH. - POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAMS: 1) GASTON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES COALITION WITH OVER 100 MEMBERS SERVING THE COALITION AND FOCUSED ON THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC 2) HEALTH IN ALL ASPECTS, WHICH DEVELOPS POLICIES IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENABLE COUNTY RESIDENTS TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY OUTCOMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $527

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: TO BUILD AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY PRIDE IN GASTON COUNTY - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS PROMOTES COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SHOWCASES POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/ENHANCEMENTS...

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: TO BUILD AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY PRIDE IN GASTON COUNTY - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS PROMOTES COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SHOWCASES POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/ENHANCEMENTS. PRESENTED TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS USED NON-SILO, UNIQUE PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GASTON COUNTY. OVER 250 ATTEND ANNUAL EVENT. - PRIDE IN GASTON TRAVELING TOUR AND PROUDEST KID IN GASTON COUNTY ESSAY CONTEST FOR THIRD GRADERS, BUILDS COMMUNITY PRIDE IN YOUNG STUDENTS. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MANY PRIVATE SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE EACH YEAR REPRESENTING OVER 2500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. SINCE ITS CREATION IN THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR, OVER 50,000 STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM.

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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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