The Guilford Foundation awarded a 2026 Community Impact Grant to Save the Sound to support an important coastal resilience project at Chittenden Park, where erosion and rising seas threaten one of Guilford’s most significant stretches of shoreline. Save the Sound is working in partnership with the Town of…
Four Local Organizations Receive Over $5,000 in Awards During the Final Application Review The Guilford Foundation (TGF), in partnership with Ascend Bank, has awarded its final round of 2026 sponsorship funding, distributing $5,150 to four local organizations. The awards bring TGF’s total sponsorship funding for the year to…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Every day, nonprofit organizations work behind the scenes to make Guilford a stronger, more connected, and more vibrant community. They provide food to families facing hardship, support children and seniors, preserve our history and culture, expand educational opportunities, promote wellness, and…
Accomplished Leaders Bring Diverse Skills and Experiences to Advance the Foundation’s Mission of Community Enrichment. The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors and the election of its officers for the coming year. Sarah Blanton has been…
One of the most meaningful aspects of community foundation work is seeing how charitable funds continue to reflect the passions, values, and causes that mattered most to the people they honor. The Alison Varian Memorial Scholarship Fund is a wonderful example. Established in 2018, the fund honors the…
More than $120,000 in total scholarship support was distributed in 2026 The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is pleased to announce that 38 scholarships and awards totaling $81,300 have been presented to graduating seniors from Guilford High School, a $10,000 increase from 2025. Made possible through donor-established component funds at…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded $132,740 through 36 Community Impact Grants to nonprofit organizations serving Guilford residents in 2026. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $7,000 and supported a broad range of local programs and services, including children and youth initiatives, human services, arts and culture, education, wellness, senior…
Over the past year, we’ve been reminded again and again what makes this community so special. It’s the way people show up for one another, the quiet generosity, the shared commitment, and the belief that together, we can make a lasting difference right here in Guilford. At The…
2025 IMPACT REPORT STORY Anthropologist Margaret Mead is often credited with the quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Mead’s research took her around the globe during the twentieth century, but…
2025 IMPACT REPORT STORY The golden anniversary celebration began early with the unprecedented gift of a building just as 2024 came to a close. Ascend Bank (formerly GSB) provided TGF with office space at 44 Boston Street for two decades. In recalibrating its own space needs, Ascend offered…