Gilroy Foundation

38 survey respondents

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

EIN: 94-2719281

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Top descriptors for this funder

26Responsive25Builds relationships24Friendly24Positive leader in the field21"Gets" nonprofits and issues16Culturally sensitive16Openminded11Gives more than money10Insightful7Likes site visits6Risk taker

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Gilroy Foundation

Apr 25, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

To become familiar with the process by talking to the team at the Gilroy Foundation, view their website and contact those that have been funded previously, in order to get acquainted.

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Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

Apr 25, 2019

Thank you!

Apr 05, 2019 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

Gilroy Foundation is a wonderful organization and their work funds so many outstanding programs within our community. They are wonderful to partner with!

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

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

Apr 05, 2019

Thank you!

Apr 01, 2019 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

It is a pleasure working with the Gilroy Foundation.

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Builds relationships, Responsive

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Response from Gilroy Foundation

Apr 05, 2019

Thank you!

Sep 26, 2017 2

Reviewer 910 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

Know that you are going to interact with a great organization.

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

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Aug 24, 2017 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2015

The best way is to call the team and set up a meeting with the foundation. They know the process better then anyone and if you have a specific project they will help guide you towards the best way for applying for it. So the grant readers understand the process.

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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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Aug 23, 2017 1

Reviewer 637 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Part of what makes Gilroy a fantastic community is the Gilroy Foundation. Unlike most community foundations that rely on the same people to make decisions, this foundation works hard to educate and include new people.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Aug 23, 2017 1

Reviewer 465 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

The Gilroy Foundation is extremely supportive and has a knowledgeable and helpful staff. Applying for a grant is straightforward. Any questions are answered quickly and efficiently. The Executive Director is accessible and follows up with every grant awarded.

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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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Aug 22, 2017 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

The Gilroy Foundation continues to set the bar for local giving in our community. The vast array of non-profits, schools and other organizations they support are a reflection of our constituency and the overall needs of our community.

The staff and board are very responsive and deeply invested in Gilroy's well-being.

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

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