Archive for Grants

TGF Allocates Sponsorship Awards to Six Guilford-Serving Nonprofits

The final round of sponsorship awards was allocated to six local nonprofits. Since the beginning of the year, we have proudly supported 30 events with a total of $30,000 in grants, made possible by the generosity of Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). These initiatives, organized by our community partners,…

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.

Sulpasso’s Leadership Supports The Guilford Foundation

Written by Shoreline Publishing writer, Pam Johnson 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 year…

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 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…

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.

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…