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Your support, whether it is big or small, plays a crucial role in empowering the mission of Gilroy Foundation. It takes a collective effort to create positive change in the Gilroy community, and your contribution is a valuable part of that effort.

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Youth Board

Are you a middle school or high school student looking to make a real impact in your community?! Join the Gilroy Foundation’s 2024-2025 Youth Board and be a part of something amazing! Apply today to be a part of this incredible opportunity.

Have any questions?

Email youthboard@gilroyfoundation.org for more info

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Illuminate the Night

Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars at the Gavilan College Theater on September 14th for our annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert.

The evening will feature a candlelight concert in Gavilan Theater with performances by the South Valley Suzuki String Academy String Quartet, the GHS Chamber Singers, and The Mitchell James Band.

Tickets purchased by August 14: $100
Tickets purchased after August 14: $125

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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 $18.5 million in grants and scholarships since 1980.

Our Impact

Every gift makes a difference!

$18.5 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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Platinum Seal of Transparency

Gilroy Foundation has been awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency, which demonstrates that the foundation provides clear and valuable information to the public about its objectives, strategies, capabilities, accomplishments, and progress indicators that showcase the foundation’s impact on the world.

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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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