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The Foundation is now offering memberships to the organization so that many more people in our
community can participate in helping to improve the community for our residents.
The Gilroy Foundation was established in 1980 to help meet the growing
needs of our
community in the areas of health, education, recreation, culture, and civic services. Governed by
a board of 15 local community leaders and with support of a Board of Advisors, the Gilroy
Foundation has been building an Endowment Fund over the years, which is considered our
community’s savings account. The Fund is now over $6 million. Over the past 10 years, our
investments have earned over 9% annually, and with five percent of this fund balance going to
annual grants, the endowment continues to grow.
Since 1982 over $900,000
in
grants and scholarships has been awarded to local nonprofits and
students, helping
to fill the many
needs of this
community. Unfortunately, many needs, just as
deserving, still cannot
be met each year, so continued contributions to the Foundation are
essential.
In the
past, the endowment has grown from personal donations and from fundraisers
such as the annual "A Day in the Country" auction. Now, offering
memberships will allow
more of
the community to become part of helping to ensure the future
of Gilroy.
We hope you will consider joining our membership at one of the following levels:
Silver Circle $100-$499:
Member will be sent an annual newsletter. Member will be recognized on our website, event
programs and annual newsletter.
Gold Circle $500-$999:
Member will receive the above benefits as well as an invitation to the Annual Meeting and
Grants Presentation.
Platinum Circle $1000 and up:
Member will receive all of the above benefits as well as an invitation to the Holiday Party
We will be honored to have you contribute to building our community savings
account, helping
to meet the needs of, and enriching, OUR community.
To become a member please click on MEMBERSHIP FORM
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