Archive for Foundation News

Community Matters – Supporting our Youth

As we begin 2025, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of The Guilford Foundation’s (TGF) 2024 grant recipients.  TGF awarded $117,800 to 42 nonprofits that provide care, educational support, mental health services, and invaluable enrichment to our Guilford youth.

Generous Donor Support Launches 50th Anniversary Community Campaign

The Guilford Foundation is thrilled to announce that 11 generous donors have collectively contributed $225,000 to kick off its 50th Anniversary Community Campaign. These funds will cover the renovations of the historic building at 44 Boston Street, which was donated to the Foundation by Ascend Bank (formerly GSB)…

Sulpasso’s Leadership Supports The Guilford Foundation

Written Pam Johnson, Guilford Courier Senior Staff Writer It’s been a year of strong growth and community for The Guilford Foundation (TGF) led by Board Chair Alex Sulpasso. As he wraps up his chairmanship, Alex is putting on a push for supporting TGF as it celebrates its 50th…

TGF Awards $117,900 to Local Nonprofits through 2025 Community Impact Grants

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) distributed $117,900 through 35 community impact grants to area nonprofits. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, support essential programs and services that benefit residents of Guilford. In 2025, TGF witnessed unprecedented growth, receiving 59 grant applications—a remarkable 60% increase from 2023. The total…

TGF Welcomes Interns Lorelai Huben and Clara Matos da Cruz  

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is excited to announce the addition of two Guilford High School interns, Lorelai Huben and Clara Matos da Cruz, who will work with the TGF team to learn more about nonprofit communications, contributing to social media strategy, and content creation.   As experienced volunteers with…

TGF Celebrates Impact with Annual Report

The Guilford Foundation is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 Impact Report, celebrating an decades of impressive community service and philanthropy. As we reflect on our successes built on decades of generosity from donors and engaged community members, this year’s report highlights our significant accomplishments and…

TGF Leadership Helps Open the Door for Little Sprouts Nursery School

TGF leadership helps open the door for Little Sprouts nursery school. North Guilford Nursery School, a beloved local institution situated at the church for nearly 75 years, unexpectedly closed in July 2024. In response, The Guilford Foundation contacted Executive Director Susan Herget to explore solutions for preserving the…

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…

Community Matters: A Focus on Basic Needs

In 2024, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) provided $117,800 in grants to 42 nonprofits, enabling them to provide a wide range of services in areas such as mental health and wellness, supporting youth and education, and arts and culture. Highlighted here are just a few TGF grant recipients that jump in to assist community members in times of great need. Moments like these are only possible through the generosity of others and organizations like TGF.

The Start of The Guilford Foundation

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