41 survey respondents
Location: 60 Fourth Street #208, Gilroy, 95020 CA
EIN: 94-2719281
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Reviewer 6101 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The office staff is quite helpful and friendly. You should make sure you contact them prior to dropping off paperwork or going to their office because there is a code at the gate. Also, the time you arrive should be discussed to make sure staff will be able to meet with you.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2020
Good
Good
This funder is extremely interested in helping the youth in our community. They fund various school and after school activities to keep the children in our community striving and given opportunities to explore opportunities to thrive.
Please stop requiring 8 hard copies of the grant. This foundation would help save trees, as well as, applicant's time and money if you can transition to an on-line application process.
This funder is a positive and integral part of our community. The staff have strong connections with our educational system and social services so that they can help support the continued needs our city must attend to.
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Thank you for those helpful suggestions. We appreciate your feedback.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The process is straight forward and relatively simple. Be sure to know the grant guidelines, make sure you understand the scope of what the Gilroy Foundation will fund and call them if you have any questions. The GF is very accessible and approachable.
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
Remain cognizant of equity (race, gender, ethnicity, etc) as the Foundation moves forward and continues to build its organizational culture.
The Gilroy Foundation utilizes a strong thread of their board, staff and volunteers to remain aware of our local needs. They fund a diverse array of programs, schools, and non-profits.
10 to 15 hours
Great suggestions! Thank you for your feedback.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Gilroy Foundation is easy to work with. They are always willing to have a dialogue even prior to submitting our application. They also have been great to work with this year given the flexibility required in how grant funding can be used due to the pandemic.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
support Gilroy families
5 to 10 hours
Thank you for your very generous response. We appreciate your feedback.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Make sure your goals are clear and specific.
Builds relationships
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
I felt the grant process was transparent and well written.
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Yes! Thank you for your response.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
It's important to have a local presence
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
focus on Gilroy community which historically is underserved
5 to 10 hours
Thank you!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Gilroy Foundation staff are very approachable. If you have questions or need support with a grant application, phone calls, emails, and in-person visits are all welcome!
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
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
This foundation adapts it's funding goals to the needs of the community. They are always open to feedback and hearing new ideas.
I would use tinyurl.com to create shorter survey links. haha! :)
Strategic planning, customer service, transparent and frequent communications! (Sorry, that was 3)
15
Thank you!
Reviewer 3377 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
This process was fairly easy to complete. I was granted my full requested amount. Be sure to include an accurate and complete budget with the application.
Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
Thank you for providing grants to the community.
10 to 15 hours
Thank you and good insight on the Budget information!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Know what your need is and make sure you express to the foundation the exact terms of that need.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Have clear goals for your grant. Well detailed budget is also key.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Very great group to work with. Responsive to questions and ready to help.
Good
10
Reviewer 5275 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The online instructions are easy to follow, so just be sure to follow and provide answers in full.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2019
Good
Good
I was duly impressed at the check presentation event. G.F. is making quite an impact on the community in so many different aspects (education, arts, therapies, etc..)
Keep it up. You are doing it right.
Joyful giving. But also the Youth Foundation. I've never seen anything like that, and what a remarkable program for engaging and educating young people.
5 to 10 hours
Thank you!
