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TGF and GSB give $10,500 to Local Nonprofits for Sponsorship Events
After the first application review, eight fundraising and brand-building activities were funded through a partnership between and GSB.
Through generous funding from GSB, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) distributed $10,500 to community partners for eight local events in the first round of the 2025 Sponsorship Award Program. The funding is intended to support Guilford-serving nonprofits with functions focused on fundraising and increasing brand visibility.
Liza Janssen Petra, Executive Director of TGF, deeply appreciates GSB's unwavering commitment to the community and their partnership with the Foundation. "We are immensely grateful for GSB's generosity," she emphasized. "Their $30,000 donation to fund our sponsorship program allows us to provide additional resources to support and empower local nonprofits."
Awards from the first application review ranged from $500 to $2,500. Recipients of the sponsorship funding include Guilford Interfaith Volunteers, Guilford Youth Mentoring, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club of Guilford, SARAH Foundation, Theater Arts Parents Support (TAPS), and Women & Family Life Center.
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Program Director Jennifer Mullett added, "These sponsored events truly enrich the quality of life in Guilford as they build community and connection. This round of funding includes Fish Fry Fridays, the GHS Spring Musical, Lobsterfest, a paddleball tournament for Meals on Wheels, SHEro Awards, and several iconic galas and celebrations."
TGF reviews sponsorship applications three times a year. The following two application deadlines are April 15 and July 15. To be eligible for sponsorship, organizations must be tax-exempt and provide programs or services directly benefiting the Guilford community that align with the mission and values of both The Guilford Foundation and GSB. Potential recipients should visit the TGF online grant portal to apply.
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GSB started collaborating with four community foundations, including TGF, after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank repurposed $100,000 of direct event sponsorship funds to foundations, believing they are well-positioned to prioritize and respond to local needs. This partnership solidifies GSB's commitment to making a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
About The Guilford Foundation
The Guilford Foundation is a trusted philanthropic partner established in 1975 when five friends organized an effort to beautify the area around the town green. To ensure the perpetuity of their vision, the founders established a source for long-term funding. Over the past four decades, this endowment has expanded in scope and impact and now exceeds $6 million, awarding over $1.5 million in grants and scholarships since 2010. Areas of distribution include children and families, basic needs, mental health, youth and education, social services, social justice, seniors, natural environment, and arts and culture.
The mission of The Guilford Foundation 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. TGF is recognized as a responsive, collaborative, and trusted leader that takes the long view toward making a lasting impact in the community.
For more information about The Guilford Foundation, visit guilfordfoundation.org.
