Since its establishment in 1980, the Gilroy Foundation focuses on enhancing the quality of life within the community across various spheres. Through the provision of grants and scholarships, it aims for a positive and significant impact by supporting a wide range of initiatives, including children and family self-sufficiency, educational excellence, health improvement, cultural enrichment, environmental protection, and community cohesion.
The Gilroy Foundation's grant program is designed to support broad goals that contribute to the betterment of the community, highlighting specific causes such as increasing children and families' self-sufficiency, enhancing students' academic capacities, promoting overall wellness, enriching cultural life, environmental improvement, and fostering unity within neighborhoods. The foundation prioritises funding for projects within agriculture, artistic enrichment, education, civic services, culture, health, recreation, and technology sectors.