Gilroy Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Gilroy, CA EIN: 94-2719281 Website

Gilroy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation and community foundation based in Gilroy, California. Founded in 1980, the organization serves as a platform for individuals, families, and corporations to unite and create an endowment that will benefit the community for generations to come. The Foundation operates with a commitment to integrity and transparency in its philanthropic work.

Key facts about Gilroy Foundation

EIN: 94-2719281
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,119,884
Grants made (2024): 26
Average grant: $43,072
Median grant: $7,319
New grantees (estimate): 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2024)
Total assets: $16,122,335
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Next open deadline: December 12, 2026 (Gilroy Foundation Competitive Grant Program)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Gilroy Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Gilroy Foundation's 26 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gilroy, CA (26 grants).

Is Gilroy Foundation open to new grantees?

42%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $66K. How we count

Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.

42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.1M

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+170.1% YoY

Grant Count

+36.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

+97.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To establish a legacy of giving, Gilroy Foundation links charitable gifts from donors to the vital needs of the community.

The Foundation supports a wide variety of programs across multiple nonprofit sectors, including:

Health
Education
Recreation
Technology
Culture
Civic Services

Grantmaking

Gilroy Foundation offers several grant and scholarship programs:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Gilroy, California

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.1M (100%)

Share of all 26 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California

Cities

GilroyGilory

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $15.7 million
Total Revenue: $3.62 million
Total Expenses: $1.5 million
Total Liabilities: $2.39 million
Number of Employees: 5

Federal Tax ID: 94-2719281

IRS Ruling Year: 1986

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$16,122,335	$15,670,623	$13,429,147
Revenue	$2,577,194	$3,617,821	$935,058
Expenses	$2,263,401	$1,503,199	$3,357,199
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$1,146,835	$1,429,415	$172,962
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

7 open opportunities from Gilroy Foundation

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Foundation

Gilroy Foundation Competitive Grant Program

Gilroy Foundation

Amount

$500 - $5,000

Deadline

December 12, 2026

Annual

Foundation

Gilroy Foundation- Competitive Grants

Gilroy Foundation

Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants

Gilroy Foundation

Amount

Approximately US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Digital Nest ($594,215), Various 5000 or Less ($116,138), Christopher High School ($96,329).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DIGITAL NEST Gilroy, CA	—	$594,215
VARIOUS 5000 OR LESS Gilroy, CA	—	$116,138
CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL Gilroy, CA	—	$96,329
GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC Gilroy, CA	—	$65,009
ST JOSEPH FAMILY CENTER Gilroy, CA	—	$40,948
GILROY HIGH SCHOOL Gilroy, CA	—	$32,195
GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Gilroy, CA	—	$26,131
GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE Gilroy, CA	—	$18,936
REBEKAH CHILDRENS SERVICES Gilroy, CA	—	$14,500
SOUTH VALLEY SYMPHONY Gilroy, CA	—	$12,671

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Rigo Vargas – President
Lauren Mantani – Vice President
Vito Mercado – Past President
Ericka Davis – Treasurer
Gina Anderson – Secretary
Don DeLorenzo – Board Member

Staff:

Jaclyn Muro – Executive Director
Kelly Barbazette – Programs Coordinator
Carly Zanger – Development & Operations Manager

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rigo Vargas	Vice President	1	—
Vito Mercado	President	2	—
Carlos Pineda	Director	1	—
Yesenia Gonzalez	Director	1	—
Don Delorenzo	Director	1	—
Gina Anderson	Director	1	—
Jennifer Speno	Treasurer	2	—
Lee Blaettler	Secretary	1	—
Lauren Mantani	Director	1	—
Ericka Davis	Director	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Gilroy Foundation has announced significant grant awards in recent periods, including distributions exceeding $500,000 and over $830,000 in awards to community organizations.

Gilroy Foundation awards more than $500k - NewsBreak

The Foundation maintains a Legacy Society of donors who have made planned gifts to support causes in perpetuity, including field-of-interest funds that support ongoing work in areas such as open space protection, affordable housing, and senior services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gilroy Foundation fund?

**Mission:** To establish a legacy of giving, Gilroy Foundation links charitable gifts from donors to the vital needs of the community. The Foundation supports a wide variety of programs across multiple nonprofit sectors, including: • Health • Education • Recreation • Technology • Culture • Civic Services

How do I apply for a grant from Gilroy Foundation?

Gilroy Foundation offers several grant and scholarship programs: **Active Grant Opportunities:** • Youth Board Grant • Richard Hayes "Career Technical Education" Grant • Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants • Gilroy Foundation Competitive Grants **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,100–$594,215 • Average annual grant requests to the Foundation: approximately $225,000 • Funding available per request: approximately $50,000 **Recent Grant Activity:** Recent grantees have included: …