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...
Tips for the Tax Savvy
Before It’s Too Late! Do you know that in 2019 the Mississippi state Legislature established Endow Mississippi, giving Mississippi taxpayers a 25% state income tax credit to establish or fund...
Students Can Focus on Schooling
Featured Image: Gulfport Rotary Club Hollis Carr Scholarship Awardee, Jada Hall, Gulfport High School Class of 2022, participating in Tougaloo College’s Summer Science & Engineering program...
Congratulations to our 2021 and 2022 Scholarship Awardees!
Featured Image: Macey Lott (L) and Madison Holmes (R), Class of 2022, were selected as Hollie Gonsoulin Memorial Scholarship winners for academic and athletic excellence in dance and cheerleading....
Coast Electric Members Fund Unique Youth Experiences
Featured Image: Young enthusiast helps build community garden and pollinator waystation. The GCCF team celebrated several community projects, including “Project Pollinator” in Poplarville, and “A...
Unfathomed Inspiration Through GCCF Scholarships and Grants
GCCF Controller Patty Hammons (holding check) presents a Jack A. & Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund award to Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets Now through February 2023, Gulf...
Birds Eye View of GCCF Funds – Aug 2022
In 2021 alone we distributed $ 4.1 Million to inspire young people, create collaborations, and strengthen community infrastructure toward continued growth. Visit here to learn more about charitable...
From the Desk of Rodger Wilder, C.E.O. of Gulf Coast Community Foundation – Aug 2022
Thank you for supporting the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) as we serve the community needs of South Mississippi. Your unwavering human compassion and charitable giving have helped us...