Guilford Foundation
The Guilford Foundation is a private foundation established in 1975 and headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut. The organization operates as a philanthropic intermediary that connects donors with community projects and causes. The foundation serves as a trusted nonprofit partner dedicated to making philanthropy accessible and meaningful within its community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.9M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$811K
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
42
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+23.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Guilford Foundation's mission is to enrich the quality of life in the community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come. The foundation is recognized as a responsive, collaborative, and trusted leader that takes a long-term view toward making lasting community impact.
Primary funding areas include:
- Children and families
- Basic needs
- Mental health
- Youth and education
- Social services
- Social justice
- Seniors
- Natural environment
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
The Guilford Foundation awards grants, sponsorship awards, scholarships, and leadership initiatives to support community priorities.
Review Cycle
for community organizations.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Guilford Foundation primarily serves the Guilford, Connecticut community and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $8,450,936
- Total revenues: $2,377,527
- Total expenses: $1,154,651
- Endowment: Exceeds $6 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,863,191 | $12,061,045 | $12,070,742 |
| Revenue | $2,008,086 | $988,494 | $1,303,424 |
| Expenses | $1,046,090 | $992,532 | $832,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $811,000 | $769,500 | $599,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,871,019 | $827,361 | $1,106,995 |
| Distributable Amount | $871,174 | $782,944 | $787,049 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation employs 5 people and maintains an active organizational structure to support its grantmaking and community engagement work.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADE HO KIRBY | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNETTE S KIRBY | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| L JAMES BORGES | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LINDA T KIRBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALEXANDRA LOUISE KIRBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROGER H W KIRBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRANK C PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Guilford Foundation announced its 2026 Community Grant Application Timeline, indicating continued commitment to regular grantmaking cycles. The foundation awarded $117,800 in Community Impact Grants to 42 area nonprofits in 2024, demonstrating sustained investment in local nonprofit organizations and community causes.
TGF Announces 2026 Community Grant Application TimelineData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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