INVESTMENTS

The investing of the Gilroy Foundation’s endowment is supervised via the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), managed by a team of professional investment managers and invested along with Community Foundation’s assets to maximize the investment potential. Only 1% ofthe Foundation funds are used for administration fees.

The Gilroy Foundation’s operating costs are covered by annual fundraising at their Garlic Festival’s Wine Booth and at the annual “A Day In The Country” auction.

All funds donated to the Foundation’s endowment have created a permanent savings account for the community. Only 5% of the balance is granted out each year, with excess interest earned being reinvested for thse future.