GSB Donates Historic Office Building to The Guilford Foundation

GSB, in keeping with its ethos of philanthropic community support, is officially donating its building at 44 Boston Street, Guilford, CT to The Guilford Foundation. For more than 20 years, GSB has provided this space to the Foundation, making it a natural and meaningful step to now formalize the donation.

Community Matters: A Focus on the Arts

The arts are critical to the health and vitality of a community. Young and old benefit in meaningful ways through taking part in so many offerings that are available locally. The Guilford Foundation (TGF) proudly supports arts-focused nonprofits through its 2024 community impact grants totaling $14,000.

GFFE and TGF Join Forces to Support Educational Innovation 

The Guilford Fund for Education will join forces with The Guilford Foundation as a donor-advised fund, allowing the organization to retain its autonomy in funding decisions that support its mission while leveraging TGF’s operational expertise. Given the shared commitment to investment in youth and education, this partnership maximizes…

TGF Welcomes New Board Members and Announces Officers

The Guilford Foundation added Wesley Cain and Nathan Scoggin to the board of directors, who bring tremendous business and philanthropic experience. The slate of officers was also announced and includes Chair Alex Sulpasso, Vice Chair John Hyman, Treasurer Kristin Vander Wiede, and Secretary Ashley Fernandez. “The Guilford Foundation’s…

The Guilford Foundation and GSB Give $28,300 in 2024 Sponsorship Awards to Area Nonprofits 

In partnership with GSB, The Guilford Foundation distributed $28,300 to 19 nonprofits in 2024 to support critical fundraising and brand-building priorities. In the third review of the year, Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic, Shoreline Village CT, and St. George Men’s Group received funding. The 2024 awards ranged in…

Community Matters: A Focus on Inclusion and Opportunity

We all matter. And we can all contribute to and strengthen our communities if given the chance. The organizations highlighted here – each recipients of grants from The Guilford Foundation (TGF) – are enabling others to be integral parts of our community – locally and beyond. Written by…

TGF Youth Advisory Group Awards $29,000 to Community and GHS Programs

The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a youth-run grantmaking body of The Guilford Foundation, distributed $29,000 to the community-serving nonprofits at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Through the Guilford Interact Student Advisory Fund, $14,000 in grants were awarded to area organizations providing critical services that impact Guilford’s…

Riley Hickey Joins TGF Staff as Summer Intern

The Guilford Foundation has hired its first intern, Riley Hickey, a rising senior at Guilford High School. She is a member of the International Baccalaureate Program and a tri-sport varsity athlete (soccer, skiing, and track). In addition to volunteering with TGF, a big part of Riley’s summer is navigating…

The Guilford Foundation Presents over $65,000 in Scholarships to 30 Students

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is proud to announce that scholarships totaling $65,950 have been awarded to 30 Guilford High School seniors and one Sound School (New Haven) senior to assist with their college expenses. These awards, ranging from $500 to $6,000, are established through charitable scholarship funds set…

The Guilford Foundation Publishes 2023 Impact Report

Hot off the press is our 2023 Impact Report. The purpose of the communication tool is to spotlight the invaluable work of TGF’s nonprofit partners, who enrich the community, and show donors the tangible difference local philanthropy makes. Nearly $795,000 was invested into the community last year which…