Exciting changes are on the horizon for Mississippi’s philanthropists
Endow Mississippi, an innovative tax-credit program, offers a substantial 25% tax credit for donations made through a qualified community foundation, creating a surge of philanthropy and charitable...
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Received National Recognition
Gulf Coast, Miss (April 25, 2023) — The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for...
Tax Savvy Donor Tips
I hope 2023 has gone well for you thus far. I would like to share a few important tips for getting your tax and personal financial planning in shape throughout the year. Federal income tax brackets...
Biloxi Main Street Receives $50k Grant from The Gulf Coast Community Foundation and The Knight Foundation
Biloxi Main Street excitedly received a $50,000 grant from The Gulf Coast Community Foundation and The Knight Foundation for under the I110 on Howard Ave. This will help to create a gathering spot...
MS Coding Academies Receive $50k Grant from Knight Foundation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation
BILOXI, Miss. (November 21, 2022)- Mississippi Coding Academies (MCA) has been awarded a $50,000.00 grant from the Knight Foundation Fund, a fund of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF),...
2023 Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grant Applications Available Online
Educational excellence awards recognize top teachers, fund creative learning projects GULFPORT, Miss. (November 1, 2022)—Applications for 2023 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants are now available...
GCCF Attends Leo W. Seal Awards Luncheon
Our board and staff attended the Leo W. Seal Awards Luncheon at the Great Southern Club on Friday, August 26. Nine Coast teachers were recognized for their excellence in teaching Friday and were...
Congratulations to Alisha Johnson Perry and Patty Hammons of GCCF
Alisha Johnson Perry and Patty Hammons, both employees of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, have accepted participation in the Leadership Gulf Coast Class of 2022-2023. You can read more on the...
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Announces Leadership Changes
Gulfport, MS (August 25, 2022) – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) today announced Paul D. Guichet, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, will be retiring effective...
Donor Advised Funds
Traditionally established at community foundations for individual and family giving to selected charities, donor advised funds (DAFs) are rising in popularity. Tax changes that doubled the previous...