About Us

Welcome!

The Willow Glen Community Foundation, Inc. is a grassroots, community-powered public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to strengthening life and business in Willow Glen. We fund, champion, and produce creative, sustainable projects and community-enhancing events that make our neighborhood more vibrant, welcoming, and resilient.


We collaborate closely with:

• WGBA (Willow Glen Business Association) to uplift the business district and support local merchants.

• WGNA (Willow Glen Neighborhood Association) to elevate resident priorities, advocacy, and neighborhood-led projects.


Together, we align resident energy, merchant needs, and civic resources to deliver visible results.

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Grants and Projects

Seed funding for community ideas—beautification, public art, safety, placemaking, youth, and senior programs.

Events and Activiations

Support and promotion of festivals, holiday happenings, and merchant nights that bring neighbors together and boost foot traffic.

Business District Support

Collaborations that help local shops thrive through promotions, district marketing, and data-informed initiatives.

Get Involved

  • Apply for a Grant: Have an idea to improve Willow Glen? We want to hear it.
  • Volunteer: Join clean-ups, event crews, or project team, even one hour helps.
  • Sponsor/Donate: Support local grants, beautification, and community events.
  • Partner With Us: Schools, nonprofits, and businesses—let’s co-create.
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Governance

WGCF, Inc. is led by a volunteer Board of Directors with diverse neighborhood, business, and nonprofit experience, supported by project committees and community advisors.

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About Willow Glen

Tucked just southwest of downtown San Jose, Willow Glen began as a farming community along Los Gatos Creek in the “Valley of Heart’s Delight,” where orchards and canneries defined early life. Incorporated as its own city in 1927 and annexed to San Jose in 1936, it grew into a distinctive streetcar suburb with a cozy downtown on Lincoln Avenue. Today, Willow Glen is known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes (Craftsman, Spanish Revival, Tudor, and mid-century), strong neighborhood schools, and beloved traditions—like its festive holiday lights—that keep a small-town spirit alive in the heart of Silicon Valley.