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Deadline

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gillen Family Fund

Geographic Scope: Fox Valley Region

Focus Areas:

  • Support to nonprofit agencies serving the Fox Valley Region helping those in need become self-sufficient

  • Preference given to requests involving:

  • - Critical services
    - Likely to make a difference in the lives of individuals
    - Meeting current community needs
    - Effectively managed, sustainable organizations
    - Supported by existing constituency

    Eligibility: Nonprofit agencies serving the Fox Valley Region

    Application Process: Grant applications are accepted by invitation only

    Background: The Gillen Family Fund is a division of the Gillen Family Foundation, established by John and Ann Gillen to continue their philanthropic work. Driven by Christian values, the fund is committed to helping those in need become self-sufficient. The foundation has been supporting various charitable causes in the Fox Valley and nationally for decades. The six adult children of John and Ann are now being guided into the foundation's philanthropic work.

    Fund Advisors:

  • David Gillen

  • Greg Gillen

  • John Gillen, Jr.

  • Ken Gillen

  • Laura Jankowski

  • Lisa Murphy
  • Contact:

  • Director of Donor Services: David Weiss

  • Phone: 920.702.7615

  • Email: dweiss@cffoxvalley.org
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