Published December 19, 2023 in Guilford CourierWritten by Ben Rayner On most days, the Guilford Free Library is a quiet and reserved space for patrons to study and read. Last week, however, applause and excitement overtook the bookstacks as The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announced the 34 awardees of…
Published December 18, 2023 in CT InsiderWritten by Sarah Page Kyrcz A total of $1 million, from the American Rescue Plan Act, was split between 34 nonprofits who serve the Guilford community. The awards ranged from $5,000 to $75,000. The Guilford Foundation is administering the funds. “It’s just…
In a significant community milestone, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) and the Town of Guilford announced the allocation of $1 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support local nonprofits in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey commented, “The…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) welcomes Stephen Hegedus and Kristin Vander Wiede to its Board of Directors. These exceptional leaders bring diverse skillsets and experiences that will inform our priorities and advance our philanthropic initiatives “Our Board is charged with executing our strategic plan and growing the endowment that…
The application deadline for local nonprofits serving the Guilford community to receive federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is September 8, 2023. The Guilford Foundation was selected by the town’s Board of Selectmen (BOS) to disperse $1 million, given TGF’s extensive grantmaking experience and strong…
As the backdrop of a changing landscape coupled with a growing endowment (reaching $6 million in 2022), The Guilford Foundation (TGF) developed a three-year strategic plan that positions the Foundation to be innovative, proactive, and responsive in meeting community needs. Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra explained, ” Staying…
The Guilford Foundation thanks Peter Barrett for his years of service and welcomes Linda Weber as the incoming Board Chair. A highlight of Peter’s tenure as Chair was the agility the Foundation demonstrated in establishing a Covid Relief Fund. Immediately after the onset of the pandemic, TGF was…