Guilford Foundation
Guilford Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 42 grants totaling $811,000 to charitable organizations, including educational, religious, historical, media, and veterans’ organizations.
Guilford Foundation at a glance
In short: Guilford Foundation gave $811K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Virginia. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $811,000
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,310
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $12,863,191
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (14 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Guilford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9030 Stony Point Parkway 460, Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (804) 323-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guilford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hampden-Sydney College ($203K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 224 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Virginia, which received 72%. Other reported shares went to California (6%), Arizona (6%), Nebraska (3%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Guilford Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 41 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2022) to $811K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $811K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampdensydney, VA | Renovate Field House | $200,000 |
| Fairfield Foundation White Marsh, VA | Study of Surry Co, Va Archeological Sites | $75,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Stand Foundation Chesapeake, VA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Ritchie Memorial Episcopal Church Claremont, VA | Church Maintenance | $32,000 |
| Media Research Center Reston, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Seal Veteran's Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Back to the Bible Lincoln, NE | General Support | $25,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Roanoke, VA | Mid-Atlantic Fund a Cure | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,863,191 | $2,008,086 | $1,046,090 | $811,000 | 42 | $811,000 | $1,871,019 | $871,174 |
| 2023 | $12,061,045 | $988,494 | $992,532 | $769,500 | 49 | $769,500 | $827,361 | $782,944 |
| 2022 | $12,070,742 | $1,303,424 | $832,381 | $599,500 | 48 | $599,500 | $1,106,995 | $787,049 |
| 2021 | $11,815,008 | $1,680,401 | $1,004,470 | $770,000 | 41 | $770,000 | $1,462,170 | $867,714 |
| 2020 | $11,130,381 | $1,081,103 | $976,081 | $772,500 | 44 | — | $891,261 | $729,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guilford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $871K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Hampden-Sydney College, the largest listed recipient, says its mission is to form good men and good citizens through sound learning. Other recipients describe work that includes veterans’ assistance and scholarships, Christian resources and aid, student education, and the study and preservation of Civil War history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $811,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $8,250. The largest listed grants included $200,000 to Hampden-Sydney College for a field house renovation; $75,000 to Fairfield Foundation for a study of archaeological sites in Surry County, Virginia; and $50,000 each to Prager University and Turning Point USA for general support. Other listed grants included $40,000 to Stand Foundation, $32,000 to Ritchie Memorial Episcopal Church for church maintenance, and $30,000 each to Media Research Center and SEAL Veteran’s Foundation for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wade Ho Kirby as president and director; Annette S Kirby as vice president and director; L James Borges as secretary and director; Linda T Kirby, Alexandra Louise Kirby, and Roger H W Kirby as directors; and Frank C Page as executive director.
Guilford Foundation is led by Frank C. Page, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank C. Page
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade Ho Kirby
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Louise Kirby
Director
President & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette S. Kirby
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L. James Borges
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda T. Kirby
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger H. W. Kirby
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Guilford Foundation
How much does Guilford Foundation give each year?
Guilford Foundation gave $811K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $770K across 49 grants.
What is Guilford Foundation's typical grant size?
Guilford Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,250, and its average grant was $19,310, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guilford Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Guilford Foundation give grants?
Guilford Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (6%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (8 grants), Hampdensydney, VA (2 grants) and Warm Springs, VA (2 grants).
Does Guilford Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Guilford Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Guilford Foundation's largest grantees?
Guilford Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hampden-Sydney College ($203,000 across 2 grants), Fairfield Foundation ($75,000) and Prager University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guilford Foundation?
Guilford Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $811K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $871K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Guilford Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Hampden-Sydney College, the largest listed recipient, says its mission is to form good men and good citizens through sound learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guilford Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guilford Foundation's EIN?
Guilford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1423873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Guilford Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Guilford Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/guilford-foundation-morg_57c2d4a424e44424abf0ae4eb0b9eb58
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