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THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC

THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC

Guilford, CT, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
51-0137132
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC

Guilford, CT, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
51-0137132
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1975

Fiscal Year Start

Feb 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Guilford Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $629.1K in grants paid to 29 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing relationship-based funding. Nonprofits interested in collaborating can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Total Funding Given

$629.1K

2024
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

17

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Petra Elizabeth
Board Member
R
Rice Jeffrey
Board Member
H
Hodgson Chris
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC give?
THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $629 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WOMEN & FAMILY LIFE CENTER INC, THE GUILFORD ART CENTER INC, and GUILFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC?
THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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