The Guilford Foundation (TGF) marked its 50th anniversary with an evening of reflection, celebration, and forward-looking optimism, honoring five decades of strengthening the Guilford community through philanthropy, leadership, and connection. Fifty and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibility, held at the Guilford Yacht Club on November 13,…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded a $10,000 grant to fund the reopening of the Guilford High School Snack Shack, a vital fundraising hub for athletic booster clubs. Thanks to extraordinary community collaboration and fast action, the concession stand was renovated and reopened in just 30 days, in time…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Fall is here, and children are back in school. It is a fitting time to highlight nine local organizations working hard to improve the lives of our Guilford families, supported by grants from The Guilford Foundation (TGF). In 2025, TGF distributed…
The Tyler Rigg Foundation (TRF) is proud to announce an $8,900 grant to Sound Life Connections (SLC) in support of The WAVE (Work, Advocate, Value, Empower), a first-of-its-kind gelato and training café that will provide vocational opportunities for young adults with disabilities while creating a welcoming and inclusive…
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a student-led grantmaking initiative of The Guilford Foundation, proudly announces the distribution of $13,200 in grants to local nonprofits and a Guilford High School (GHS) club initiative. This group of dedicated students raised nearly $9,000 through traditional appeals and fundraisers, including the annual…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Humble Beginnings. TGF’s legacy of community impact began with an engaged community member, Elizabeth (Betty) Stevens. Stevens’ mission was to beautify the Guilford Green. The Town had not replaced diseased or damaged trees that had proudly adorned the Green. In 1974,…
The Guilford Foundation is proud to announce James Napolitano as the recipient of the 2025 Alison Varian Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the passionate legacy of Alison Varian, who dedicated her life to aquaculture, boating safety, and the ecological stewardship of Long Island Sound. Established in 2018, the…
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…
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. 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…