Gilroy Foundation

37 survey respondents

Location: 60 Fourth Street #208, Gilroy, 95020 CA

EIN: 94-2719281

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Top descriptors for this funder

25Responsive24Builds relationships24Friendly24Positive leader in the field21"Gets" nonprofits and issues16Culturally sensitive16Openminded11Gives more than money10Insightful7Likes site visits6Risk taker

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Gilroy Foundation

Mar 15, 2024

Grant Applicant - applied in 2024


When advising a trusted nonprofit colleague about approaching this funder, I’d emphasize the importance of understanding the funder's core mission and values, as aligning your project or program closely with these elements can significantly increase your chances of success.

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Mar 12, 2024

Grant Applicant - applied in 2024

Be focused on helping the Gilroy community

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Mar 12, 2024

Grant Applicant - applied in 2024

If the funder had a workshop for grant writers to review their applications before submission, perhaps this could help clarify the details of an application in correlation to what The Foundation grants .

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Apr 14, 2023

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

The Gilroy Foundation makes it very easy to apply for a competitive grant each year. I highly recommend that teachers in the Gilroy area take full advantage to all of the opportunities that the Gilroy Foundation offers. This organization continues to make a positive difference to the residents of Gilroy.

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Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded

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Apr 11, 2023

Reviewer 3674 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Just fill out the easy to understand application. Have a good reason for the grant within the Gilroy community - what impact will it have?

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Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

Apr 12, 2023

Thank you for your feedback. This is useful information for future grantees.

May 18, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2022

If you apply, make sure you are requesting funding for something really needed and that will truly make a difference for your organization. They don't fund lightly.

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Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

May 19, 2022

Thank you for your feedback.

May 07, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2022

We found the foundation staff to be very responsive and helpful in clarifying and answering any questions we had regarding the application wording and process. Our organization had a committee of 3 individuals working on the application to assure it was filled out thoroughly and accurately, with the most updated/complete costs on the Project Budget.

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Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

May 10, 2022

We appreciate your feedback and thorough fact checking on your application. We look forward to any future grant applications received from your organization.

Jun 02, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2020

Don't be disappointed if you are not funded the first time. The competition is fierce for a very limited amount of funding. We were turned down the first 5 years before we received anything. Even though it's a relatively small community foundation, the competition is fierce for funding.

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Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships

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Jun 01, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2020

The application is not an online submission, it must be emailed. The form is bit clunky.

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Friendly, Responsive

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

Jun 01, 2021

Thank you for your feedback.

Jun 01, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2020

Simply and straightforwardly outline your needs, how these needs demonstrate need(s) in the community, and why Gilroy Foundation funding is appropriate and a good fit for your needs. They are fair and want to make the community better. So as long as you do this, and funding is available, you have a good chance of getting funded.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

Jun 01, 2021

Thank you for your review.

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