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.
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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.
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,…
2024 Impact Report Story Ascend Bank (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) may be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025, but it gave The Guilford Foundation (TGF) a gift to remember. Just as 2024 drew to a close, the bank, a literal and figurative cornerstone of the Guilford community, transferred…
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,…
GFFE and TGF Join Forces to Support Educational Innovation Aside from noble missions that benefit the local community, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) and the Guilford Fund for Education (GFFE) share a linked past. TGF, the epicenter of local philanthropy for over 50 years, awarded seed money to start…
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.
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.
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…