The Guilford Foundation is proud to announce James Napolitano as the recipient of the 2025 Alison Varian Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the passionate legacy of Alison Varian, who dedicated her life to aquaculture, boating safety, and the ecological stewardship of Long Island Sound. Established in 2018, the…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine As we begin 2025, let’s celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of The Guilford Foundation’s (TGF) 2024 grant recipients. TGF awarded $117,800 to 42 nonprofits providing services and programming to Guilford Residents. Over $28,000 was explicitly directed to youth initiatives, including care,…
2024 IMPACT REPORT STORY Ascend Bank (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) may be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025, but it gave The Guilford Foundation (TGF) a gift to remember. Just as 2024 drew to a close, the bank, a literal and figurative cornerstone of the Guilford community, transferred…
2024 IMPACT REPORT STORY GFFE and TGF Join Forces to Support Educational Innovation Aside from noble missions that benefit the local community, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) and the Guilford Fund for Education (GFFE) share a linked past. TGF, the epicenter of local philanthropy for over 50 years, awarded…
2024 IMPACT REPORT STORY Catch the W.A.V.E (Work, Advocate, Value & Empower) With more than half a century of combined experience working in special education, Tara Beatty and Keri Climie know and love the population of young people with disabilities they have watched grow from elementary school through…
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…