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This holiday season, join us in spreading messages of hope, unity, and generosity throughout Gilroy. Your support, big or small, empowers our mission to make a lasting impact on our community.

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Youth Board

Apply today to join our Youth Board! Inspiring Youth Leadership and Engagement. Gilroy Foundation’s Youth Board empowers our community’s young minds, showcasing the significance of community involvement, leadership, and philanthropy in tackling the most pressing challenges.

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Holiday Whispers of Hope

Experience the joy of giving with Gilroy Foundation’s exclusive ‘Holiday Whispers of Hope’ campaign! This season, join us in spreading messages of hope, unity, and generosity throughout Gilroy. Your support, big or small, empowers our mission to make a lasting impact on our community.

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Get Funding for Your Nonprofit

Gilroy Foundation is committed to empowering local nonprofits to amplify their impact through our grants. Discover how our upcoming grant opportunities can provide the support needed to further enhance the exceptional work already being done in our community.

Grants

Gilroy Foundation brings our community together to make a real difference! With your help, we’ve awarded over $17.5 million in grants and scholarships since 1980.

Our Impact

Every gift makes a difference!

$17.5 M

Grants and scholarships awarded since 1980

43

Years in philanthropy for the local community

23

Emerging and established nonprofits supported

About Us

More about Gilroy Foundation

Welcome! As a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we have been dedicated to serving the Gilroy community since 1980, empowering individuals, families, and corporations to make a lasting difference through meaningful and high-impact philanthropy.

Driven by our mission to establish a local legacy of giving, we bridge the gap between generous donors and critical community needs. No matter what cause resonates with your heart, we are here to support you in making a profound impact. We firmly believe that giving is a universal endeavor, and every contribution, regardless of its size, holds the power to create positive change.

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2022 Annual Impact Report

Gilroy Foundation’s latest annual impact report is here! Find out where our donors’ funds were allocated and how many lives we’ve impacted together.

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Gilroy's Holiday Whispers of Hope – a silent giving campaign

Join Gilroy Foundation’s ‘Holiday Whispers of Hope’ campaign for a season of giving and impact. We’re turning whispers of hope into actions that warm hearts and change lives in our community. Your support empowers and uplifts those in need, contributing to a brighter future for Gilroy.

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Ways You Can Give

We make giving accessible to everyone! From one-time donations and annual memberships to pass-through gifts and special projects, find your preferred way to give.

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