For over 150 years, Bishop’s Orchards has been more than just a business; it’s a cornerstone of Guilford’s agricultural heritage. They’ve evolved from a dairy farm to a thriving market, continuously adapting while staying true to our roots. Each generation has brought its unique vision, and the recent addition of a Winery, Cidery, CSA Program, Creamery, and Event Space further solidifies Bishop’s Orchards as a vibrant community hub.
A job took the Feingold family from New York to Connecticut in the early 70s. They found themselves in Guilford and never looked back. To honor the family’s incredible 50+ years in our remarkable town, an unrestricted charitable fund was established to enrich the community for generations to come.
A great philanthropist, Effie Good was a lifelong resident how loved Guilford. In 2006, an unrestricted fund was set up to support her her goal of keeping things local.
One of Guilford’s most dynamic, influential citizens and politicians, Janet Poss (1922 – 2019), was a remarkable woman known for her strong character, integrity, and deep commitment to her work and community.
This permanent legacy fund was established in 2018 to honor the life of Barbara Ann Pine and her dedication to the Guilford A Better Chance. Barbara passed away on June 28th , 2017.
This desginated fund supports the Guilford A Better Chance, a program that provides women from under-represented communities the opportunity to attend a high quality public high school and preparatory college-track program.
Gwendolyn Gunn and Norman Marshall established the Gunn-Marshall Performing Arts Diversity Fund in 2017. This is a field of interest fund that distributes grants to area non-profits within the specified focus area.
Eleanor Little was an amazing woman. Born in 1885, she lived to the age of 100 and proved to be a highly successful career woman in an era that offered few opportunities to women. In her memory, an unrestricted fund was established to support Guilford and it’s emerging needs.
As a former president of The Guilford Foundation, Dan McDaniel established an unrestricted fund, knowing that providing most flexibility to respond to changing community needs.
To honor a very active community member, Stanley Page, the family established an unrestricted funds to allow the Foundation to respond to evolving community needs.