Foundations that fund organizations in Gilroy, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gilroy nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $756K to Gilroy organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
49 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gilroy around $3,000. 26 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gilroy
- $756K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 49
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CA
- 74%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gilroy organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Giving | Palo Alto, CA | 4 | $320K | $83K | Preselected only | The solutions to violence program, $65,000 per year for thr…; General support, $100,000 per year for three years; General support |
| The Sobrato Family Foundation | Mountain View, CA | 2 | $156K | $78K | Yes | To provide general operating support |
| Pinpoint Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $56K | $28K | Yes | General support for south bay coalition to end human traffi…; Solutions to violence program |
| Flora Family Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| The Kirkorian Family Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | Medical service |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | In support of general operations. |
| The Foothills Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Agilent Technologies Foundation | Santa Clara, CA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Support for development of academic and technology skills o… |
| Thomas & Ellen Hogue Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Rebekah Children's Services Culinary Academy Program |
| Blankley Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 3 | $7,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Corde Valle Youth Golf Foundation | San Martin, CA | 4 | $5,550 | $1,500 | Yes | Promote youth golf |
| The Marcus and Desiree Chung Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,150 | $5,150 | Preselected only | General support for the care and training of service dogs f… |
| The Brandenburg Family Foundation C/O Diane M Brandenburg | San Jose, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support programs that empower champions of youth to transfo… |
| Bsb Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Sorci Family Foundation | San Clemente, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Trust Funds Incorporated | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General funding |
| Doug Pensinger Photography Fund | Vienna, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Career support |
| The Rendiamo Foundation | Gilroy, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | general |
| Morgan Hill Kiwanis Youth Fund | Morgan Hill, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support students college planning |
| Liu Family Foundation | Cupertino, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Georges & Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation Inc | LA Jolla, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation | Pebble Beach, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To spread knowledge about pediatric cancer and the impact f… |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Yes | Matching gift of staff and board members |
| Abby Meeske Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation was made to undergoing treatment for cancer. |
| G&a Chiala Foundation Inc | Morgan Hill, CA | 2 | $1,550 | $775 | Preselected only | Mental health children; Veterans program |
| Easton Sports Development Foundation II | Van Nuys, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Youth sports |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,258 | $50 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines; Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $1,050 | $525 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Heffernan Group Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donation |
| The Warren J and Marylou Hayford Family Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Akiyama Family Foundation | San Carlos, CA | 1 | $356 | $356 | Preselected only | Support Local Charitable Activity |
| Jsl Family Foundation | Salado, TX | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | To see people healed, set free, and launched into their des… |
| Joseph and Anthony Chon Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $99 | $99 | Preselected only | Donations |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Gilroy, California?
Sunlight Giving, The Sobrato Family Foundation, Pinpoint Foundation, Flora Family Foundation, The Kirkorian Family Foundation and 30 others reported grants to Gilroy organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Gilroy. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.