Gulf Coast Community Foundation Announces Leadership Changes

During its August meeting, the GCCF Board of Directors elected Christen Duhé, Ed.D, as President and Executive Director beginning October 3, 2022. Paul D. Guichet, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, will be retiring effective December 31, 2022.

GCCF Staff Members Join Leadership Gulf Coast Class of 2022-23

Congratulations to Alisha Johnson Perry and Patty Hammons, both employees of GCCF, who were invited by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber to participate in this year’s cohort.

Unfathomed Inspiration Through GCCF Scholarships and Grants

The grants cycle for teachers and charitable organizations runs annually from August 1 through October 31.

Mississippi Septembers Are not the Only Things that Are Hot!

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 standard deduction through 2025 mean that DAFs are more tax beneficial to donors who bequeath a large lump sum in one year and then spread out their charitable DAF grants over the following years. Nationwide, DAFs have become as hot as Septembers in Mississippi!

Tips for the Tax Savvy

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 endowments at qualified community foundations? Contact Patty Hammons on or before September 29 if you would like to participate.

GCCF Attends Leo W. Seal Awards Luncheon

Our board and staff attended the Leo W. Seal Awards Luncheon at the Great Southern Club in Downtown Gulfport on Friday, August 26.

Nine Coast teachers were recognized for their excellence in teaching Friday and were awarded grants of up to $2,000 to fund classroom projects by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Hancock Whitney Bank.

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