Guilford Fund For Education (GFFE)
The GFFE mission is to provide financial support to projects, programs, and initiatives that foster innovative learning experiences for students and educators outside the Guilford Board of Education’s budget.
Archive for Education & Youth
Bishop Family Fund
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.
Natalie and Lenny Feingold and Beth Tenenbaum Family Fund
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.
Elizabeth “Betsy” Goodspeed Frederick Fund
Elizabeth (Betsy) Goodspeed Frederick (1939 – 2023) was an esteemed educator, technology pioneer, dance enthusiast, and staunch advocate for civil rights. A donor-advised fund was established to honor her multifaceted legacy, providing the family with flexibility year-to-year to support causes dear to Betsy’s heart, from promoting STEM opportunities for girls to backing Planned Parenthood or a friend’s dance company.
Jonathan & Nancy Bishop Fund for Musical Opportunities for Youth
Jonathan and Nancy Bishop established this donor-advised fund in 2023 to support musical opportunities for young people. They realize the important role music has played in their lives and hope to nurture a lifelong love of music for children and youth in Guilford.
Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Children’s Opportunity Fund
Joe & Cindy Goldberg established a field of interest fund dedicated to empowering youth and creating a brighter future for our community.
Guilford Youth Mentoring Education Fund
This is a restricted scholarship fund that supports high school students who participated in the Guilford Youth Mentoring Program.
Effie Good Fund
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.
B. Joan Hickey & Dennis F. Hickey Scholarship Fund
Joan and Dennis Hickey (1941 – 2016) are known in the community for their generosity and involvement. Together they were instrumental in helping Guilford Day Care (GDC), a Guilford Center for Children program, raise $50,000 to build and install a new playground.
James P. Scialabba Scholarship Fund
Jim Scialabba (1945 – 2020) was known for his optimism, kindness, sense of humor, and love for his family. In 1972, Jim earned his DMD from Tufts University Dental School of Medicine. After his residency at Washington Hospital Center, he and his wife, Karen, returned to Connecticut to settle in Guilford.