Archive for Environment & Sustainability

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.

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.

Alison Varian Memorial Scholarship Fund

In memory of Alison Varian, an avid boater and fisherman, this scholarship is given to students who want to pursue careers in aquaculture, fisheries or marine science.

The Livia Jacobs Seashore Fund

To share a gift of Guilford deeply cherished by lifelong resident Livia Ann Jacobs, her family established The Livia Jacobs Seashore Fund in December, 2017.

Campaigne Kestner Architects Fund

In celebration of 15 years of doing business in Guilford, Russell Campaigne and Mary Jo Kestner established the Campaigne Kestner Architects Fund in 2016.

Jared Eliot Fund

Acquiring an important piece of open space, providing environmental education, or maintaining trails and building a viewing platform are among the community investments envisioned by William (Bill) Bloss, who recently established the Jared Eliot Fund on behalf of an anonymous donor.

Michael B. and Maryann Bracken Family Fund

Michael and Maryann Bracken are long time residents of Guilford and established a fund to support their deep appreciation for the shoreline.

Helen E. Downing Outdoor Education Fund

In the memory of Helen Downing, a field of interest fund was set up to support your passion for education and the outdoors.

Elizabeth Stevens Tree Fund

As one of the eight Guilford residents that formed TGF, the Foundation established a field of interest fund in the name of visionary Betty Stevens to maintain the trees around the green.

Eleanor Little Fund

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.