On November 14, 2025, a young swamp white oak will take root on the southeast side of the Guilford Town Green, a simple act that carries fifty years of meaning. The Guilford Foundation’s story began much the same way. Half a century ago, Betty Stevens looked out at…
A poem written and presented by Julie Fitzpatrick for The Guilford Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. To download a PDF of the poem, click here. Learn more about Julie Fitzpatrick. We thank Guilford photographer Richard Madonna for the incredible tree image.
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Fall is here, and children are back in school. It is a fitting time to highlight nine local organizations working hard to improve the lives of our Guilford families, supported by grants from The Guilford Foundation (TGF). In 2025, TGF distributed…
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a student-led grantmaking initiative of The Guilford Foundation, proudly announces the distribution of $13,200 in grants to local nonprofits and a Guilford High School (GHS) club initiative. This group of dedicated students raised nearly $9,000 through traditional appeals and fundraisers, including the annual…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Humble Beginnings. TGF’s legacy of community impact began with an engaged community member, Elizabeth (Betty) Stevens. Stevens’ mission was to beautify the Guilford Green. The Town had not replaced diseased or damaged trees that had proudly adorned the Green. In 1974,…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF), in partnership with GSB, proudly announces the disbursement of $11,500 to eight nonprofits, marking the second round of 2024 sponsorship funding. This brings the total sponsorship funding for the year to $24,000. These awards support Guilford-serving organizations organizing events that raise funds or enhance…