Archive for Impact Stories
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…
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 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,…
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,…
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…
2024 IMPACT REPORT STORY Catch the W.A.V.E (Work, Advocate, Value & Empower) With more than a half-century of combined experience working in special education, Tara Beatty and Keri Climie know and love the population of young people with disabilities that they have watched grow from elementary school through…
We all matter. And we can all contribute to and strengthen our communities if given the chance. The organizations highlighted here – each recipients of grants from The Guilford Foundation (TGF) – are enabling others to be integral parts of our community – locally and beyond. Written by…
Hot off the press is our 2023 Impact Report. The purpose of the communication tool is to spotlight the invaluable work of TGF’s nonprofit partners, who enrich the community, and show donors the tangible difference local philanthropy makes. Nearly $795,000 was invested into the community last year which…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announces the distribution of $117,800 in community impact grants to 42 area nonprofits. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, support vital programs and services that significantly benefit Guilford residents. In 2024, TGF experienced a record-breaking year, receiving 52 grant applications—a 38% increase from…