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EIN 51-0137132

The Guilford Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Guilford
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
Description
The Guilford Foundation enriches the quality of life in its community by connecting caring individuals with meaningful causes for today and future generations. It serves as a trusted nonprofit foundation that facilitates philanthropy, linking donors with local projects they are passionate about. The foundation invests donor funds through grants, scholarships, and sponsorship awards to address critical needs and priorities within Guilford. Additionally, it promotes community leadership by uniting local leaders to tackle pressing issues while fostering diversity and knowledge sharing.
Total revenues
$1,108,399
2024
Total expenses
$1,129,387
2024
Total assets
$6,584,711
2024
Num. employees
3
2024

Program areas at The Guilford Foundation

We provide grants to support The quality of life in Guilford, ct including basic needs, arts culture, The environment, youth, seniors, human services. Grants, and scholarships and prizes to support Guilford students who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Grants made by The Guilford Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Guilford Art CenterSupport Mission of Organization$82,500
Guilford Free Public Library AssociationSupport Mission of Organization$55,675
Guilford Fund for EducationSupport Mission of Organization$55,000
...and 14 more grants made

Who funds The Guilford Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$53,800
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$52,000
Jaffe FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at The Guilford Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Liza Janssen PetraExecutive Director
Jennifer MullettProgram Director
Elizabeth PetraPast Executive Director$90,735
John HymanVice Chair$0
Linda WeberBoard Chair$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Guilford Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$940,236
Program services$23,773
Investment income and dividends$144,390
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,108,399

Form 990s for The Guilford Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-15990View PDF
2023-012023-07-27990View PDF
2022-012022-09-02990View PDF
2021-012021-09-15990View PDF
2020-012021-04-05990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Community Foundation of Prince Edward IslandCanada, $1,994,190
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The Community Foundation of Dickinson CountyAbilene, KS$3,963,449
Huron County Community FoundationBad Axe, MI$753,327
Van Wert County FoundationVan Wert, OH$4,303,175
Chippewa County Community FoundationSault Sainte Marie, MI$475,840
Data update history
November 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $18,000 from Joe and Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Regmark Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 35
Guilford, CT 06437
Metro area
New Haven-Milford, CT
County
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
guilfordfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(203) 640-4049
IRS details
EIN
51-0137132
Fiscal year end
January
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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