Gilroy Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Gilroy Foundation supports health, education, recreation, technology, culture and civic services in Northern California.
FUNDING AREAS: Health, education, recreation, technology, culture, civic services
IP TAKE: This community funder has a straightforward grant application process that is available once per year and supports many different local causes.
PROFILE: Established in 1980, the Gilroy Foundation is a community foundation based in Gilroy, California. A group known as the Founders Circle created this foundation to provide for the future of the Gilroy community. The foundation’s endowment is invested with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which also provides legal and financial assistance to the board of directors here. The foundation aims to "establish a legacy of giving and link charitable gifts from donors to the vital needs of the community.” It funds local efforts for health, education, recreation, technology, culture and civic services.
The Gilroy Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits for vital programs and services in the community. It has broad interests and also supports special projects and pass-through grants. The funder is particularly interested in self-sufficiency for children and families, helping students excel in school, physical and mental health and enriching cultural life. Other interests are improving the environment, bridging gaps in neighborhoods and encouraging career and trade profession opportunities. There are also opportunities here with the Latino Family Fund de Gilroy and the Bress Family Fund. In addition to grants, the foundation also awards scholarships to local students.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $200,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the Gilroy area in Northern California. Past local grantees include the South Valley Symphony, Operation Freedom Paws and Rebekah’s Children Services.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It makes grant applications available in December and January and has an application deadline of January 31. The funder typically awards grants at a presentation in April. Direct general questions to the staff at info@gilroyfoundation.org or 408-842-3727.
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