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Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Welcome to The Gilliam Foundation, where we believe in creating equitable opportunities for all.
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About The Gilliam Foundation

The Gilliam Foundation, established in 1998, is a 501c3 nonprofit family-run organization dedicated to providing financial resources to other nonprofits for transformational projects. Our mission is to promote equitable opportunities and outcomes for historically marginalized, disenfranchised, and oppressed communities primarily in the state of Delaware.
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Our History

The Gilliam Foundation was founded by James Gilliam Jr. in honor of his parents’ values of community service and servant leadership. Since then, we have provided over $10 million in grants to Delaware-based community organizations, continuing our mission of improving lives and conditions in communities of color.
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Meet Our Board of Directors

Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D.

President and Board Chair

Dr. Cydney Teal

Vice-President

Leslie Gilliam

Director - Treasurer

Alexis Gilliam-Lerner

Board Member

Micah Johnson

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The Gilliam Foundation funds innovative programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for primarily Delawareans. We are particularly interested in proactive, preventative, and future-thinking proposals that create positive outcomes in education, cultural arts, and family well-being.
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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

-Harriet Tubman

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