TGF and GSB allocate $15,350 in 2nd Round of 2025 Sponsorship Awards

Through generous funding from GSB, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) distributed $15,350 to 15 community partners for 17 local events in the second round of the 2025 Sponsorship Award Program. The funding supports Guilford-serving nonprofits with events and programs focused on fundraising and increasing brand visibility. Program Director Jennifer…

Sponsorship Opportunities for 50th Anniversary Celebration

Our journey began in 1975 when a group of visionary neighbors established The Guilford Foundation to enhance the beauty of the green by replanting trees. Their efforts quickly expanded to include many diverse causes that enrich our town’s quality of life.

TGF & BCF Host United Way 30I30 Virtual Experience

The Guilford Foundation and the Branford Community Foundation are teaming up to present the United Way’s engaging and interactive 30l30 Experience via Zoom on April 8 at 3:30 pm. It’s a free 90-minute virtual training session that puts each attendee in the head of a household role for…

The Start of The Guilford Foundation

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TGF Celebrates 50 Years of Community Impact

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announces the start of its year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, commemorating five decades of community impact. This campaign, ’50 Years and Still Rising,’ will highlight the milestones, stories, and individuals who have shaped the Foundation and continue to inspire positive change in Guilford.

Community Matters: A Focus on Youth

Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine As we begin 2025, let’s celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of The Guilford Foundation’s (TGF) 2024 grant recipients. TGF awarded $117,800 to 42 nonprofits providing services and programming to Guilford Residents. Over $28,000 was explicitly directed to youth initiatives, including care,…

TGF and GSB allocate $10,500 for Eight Sponsorship Awards to Local Nonprofits

Through generous funding from GSB, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) distributed $10,500 to community partners for eight local events in the first round of the 2025 Sponsorship Award Program. The funding is intended to support Guilford-serving nonprofits with functions focused on fundraising and increasing brand visibility. Liza Janssen Petra,…

TGF Announces 2025 Annual Grant Application Deadline

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) annual grant application is available, with a submission deadline of March 14, 2025. In 2024, TGF awarded 42 grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, with an average award of $2,800. These grants had a profound impact, supporting a range of community programs and services…

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.