The primary organization involved in soliciting funds for Gainesville
State College is the Gainesville State College Foundation. The Foundation is a Georgia not-for-profit corporation and is classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as provided by law.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees who serve
three year terms. An Executive Committee made up of members of
that board is responsible for the monthly oversight of the affairs of the Foundation, including the solicitation, management, and disbursement of charitable funds. The president of
Gainesville State College and the CEO of the Foundation sit as ex-officio members of the Board.
The purpose of the Foundation is to aid and benefit the College in the advancement of its educational purposes. The Foundation does so through the solicitation of gifts of real or personal property from individuals, organizations, corporations, and other entities.
The Foundation Office is the office responsible for coordinating all fundraising activities related to
Gainesville State College. Specific responsibilities of this office related to fundraising are to:
- Organize and manage an effective program of private gift support from friends, businesses, alumni, and other organizations and foundations.
- Approve all fundraising activities by any organization which
seeks to raise funds for the benefit of
Gainesville State College or by any organization that uses
Gainesville State College’s name and/or facilities for the purpose of fundraising.
- Keep accurate records and reports of all gifts made to the Foundation for the benefit of
Gainesville State College.
