The Guilford Foundation concentrates its giving on higher education, with all recorded grants supporting Hampden-Sydney College. Its recent funding was directed to a capital project—renovation of a field house—indicating a preference for facility/capital support at a private college in Virginia. The foundation appears highly focused and locally targeted rather than broadly diversified.
A defining feature of Guilford Foundation’s recent grantmaking is its repeated $200,000 support for Hampden-Sydney College to renovate a field house, with the same project funded in both 2024 and 2025. That pattern points to a narrow, capital-oriented approach rather than a broad programmatic portfolio. Across the recent grants list, the foundation’s support reaches higher education, archaeology, health, veterans services, faith communities, and policy groups, but the college renovation stands out as the clearest throughline. The foundation’s giving is also sizable for a regional funder, with annual grants of $2,180,000 and total assets of $12,863,191. In addition to the college capital project, its recent records include $75,000 to Fairfield Foundation for a study of Surry County, Virginia archaeological sites and multiple general-support grants at the $50,000 and $35,000 levels. The overall record shows a mix of institutional support, research-related funding, and unrestricted grants. Although its headquarters are in Richmond, the recent grant history includes recipients across Virginia and beyond, with a strong concentration in Virginia institutions. The pattern suggests a foundation that gives in relatively concentrated amounts and often supports established organizations rather than a large number of small awards.
Higher education is the clearest theme in the recent record. Guilford Foundation gave $200,000 in 2025 to Hampden-Sydney College for a field house renovation, following the same $200,000 award in 2024 for the same project. The foundation also supports research. It awarded $75,000 to Fairfield Foundation for a study of Surry County, Virginia archaeological sites, and it gave $25,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for a Mid-Atlantic “fund a cure” effort. Veterans and community-serving organizations also appear in the recent grants. Seal Veteran’s Foundation received $30,000 in 2025 and another $30,000 in 2024 for general support. In addition, Crossover Healthcare Ministry received $30,000 in both 2023 and 2024, showing recurring support for a health-focused nonprofit.
Typical grant size sits at $3,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile, though the recent record also includes larger six-figure awards. The same recipients appear across multiple years, including Hampden-Sydney College, Turning Point USA, Prager University, Media Research Center, Seal Veteran’s Foundation, Crossover Healthcare Ministry, Stand Foundation, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is not described as a DAF or family foundation in the provided data, and no application method is given.
$811K
$12.9M
$2M
$1M
Most grants fall between $3K and $20K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Highly concentrated giving: repeated, sizeable gifts to a single grantee focused on capital projects rather than many small or diversified grants.
Notable grantees: Hampden-Sydney College
Most grants land in Virginia, which accounts for 64% of recipient locations in the recent record. Richmond appears multiple times, including grants to Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond, Children’s Hospital Foundation, Crossover Healthcare Ministry, and Virginia Council on Economic Education. Other Virginia recipients include Roanoke, Chesapeake, Reston, Virginia Beach, White Marsh, Salem, and Claremont. Outside Virginia, the recent list includes Washington, DC; Phoenix, Arizona; Sherman Oaks, California; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Mountain Top, PW.
The recent grants show support for higher education, archaeological research, health organizations, veterans services, churches, and general-support awards to policy and advocacy groups. Named examples include Hampden-Sydney College, Fairfield Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Seal Veteran’s Foundation, and Ritchie Memorial Episcopal Church.
The listed grant-size distribution is $3,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes larger awards, such as $200,000 for a field house renovation and $75,000 for archaeological study work.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Hampden-Sydney College, Turning Point USA, Prager University, Media Research Center, Seal Veteran’s Foundation, Crossover Healthcare Ministry, Stand Foundation, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
The top state by grant count is DC, while 64% of grants go to recipients in Virginia. The recent recipient list also includes multiple Virginia cities such as Richmond, Roanoke, Chesapeake, Reston, Virginia Beach, White Marsh, Salem, and Claremont.
Yes. The foundation’s profile indicates that it funds individuals. The broader active program list also shows scholarship funds administered for Guilford High School and select regional school graduates, with awards ranging from $500 to $5,000.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Guilford Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Requests must support Guilford High School programs and fall outside the school budget.
Deadline: Not stated in the provided content.
Who can apply: Organizations may request review for an innovative concept or initiative new to the Guilford community, an emergency situation in which the organization cannot operate or advance a significant initiative without funding, or a need arising after the annual grant deadline. Grants are not available to individuals.
Deadline: Rolling basis beginning May 15.
Who can apply: The organization must be tax-exempt and offer programs or services directly benefiting the Guilford community. The supported event or series of events must align with the mission and values of The Guilford Foundation and Ascend Bank.
Deadline: Applications reviewed throughout the year; historical 2023 deadlines were February 10 and August 1.
Who can apply: TGF awards grants to 509(a)(3) not-for-profit organizations and 170(c)(1) governmental agencies serving the Guilford community. Grants are not available to individuals and are not awarded for debt reduction, endowments, lobbying, political organizations or campaigns, or replacement of government funding.
Deadline: Typically mid-March annually.
Who can apply: Applicants should propose programs serving Guilford or surrounding communities. The YAG process prioritizes community needs and has supported children, youth, families, and community initiatives.
Deadline: Generally due in April; recipients announced in June.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE | HAMPDENSYDNEY, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | RENOVATE FIELD HOUSE |
| FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION | WHITE MARSH, VA | $75,000 | 2025 | STUDY OF SURRY CO, VA ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STAND FOUNDATION | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RITCHIE MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH | CLAREMONT, VA | $32,000 | 2025 | CHURCH MAINTENANCE |
| MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER | RESTON, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEAL VETERAN'S FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BACK TO THE BIBLE | LINCOLN, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | WHITE HOUSE PROJECT |
| NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | MIDDLEBURG, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION | ROANOKE, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | MID-ATLANTIC FUND A CURE |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | UKRAINE RELIEF |
| ANNA JULIA COOPER SCHOOL | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAIR | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLORADO GOLF ASSOCIATION | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION | BISMARCK, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIG OAK RANCH | SPRINGVILLE, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MCV FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | SILVERMAN RESEARCH AWARD |
| HERO INC | GREEN BAY, WI | $9,000 | 2025 | VULNERABLE PEOPLE PROJECT |
| GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION | NEW VERNON, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEA PARTY PATRIOTS FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, VA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BATH COUNTY CHRISTMAS MOTHER | HOT SPRINGS, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ADULT CARE CENTER OF ROANOKE VALLEY | SALEM, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLUE PATH SERVICE DOGS | HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOLAR RURITAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | WARM SPRINGS, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTHSTAR | GLEN ALLEN, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE VIRGINIA COUNCIL | MANAKINSABOT, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL | SILVER SPRING, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | GENEARL SUPPORT |
| UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER |
| JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION | RICHMOND, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE BOLLING HAXALL HOUSE FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RICHMOND BALLET | RICHMOND, VA | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE | HAMPDENSYDNEY, VA | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SMITHFIELD-PRESTON FOUNDATION | BLACKSBURG, VA | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER | WARM SPRINGS, VA | $2,500 | 2025 | ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN STRING PROJECT |
| LIBERATION VETERAN SERVICES | RICHMOND, VA | $2,500 | 2025 | VETERAN'S VILLAGE |
| WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA | WAYNESBORO, VA | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOUNT VERNON LADIES' FOUNDATION | MOUNT VERNON, VA | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL | RIDERWOOD, MD | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NJC OF GCA | FLORHAM PARK, NJ | $1,000 | 2025 | THE GROWING FUND |
| HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE | HAMPDENSYDNEY, VA | $200,000 | 2024 | RENOVATE FIELD HOUSE |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER | RESTON, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GOOD SAMARITAN | ROANOKE, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | CENTER FOR CARING CAMPAIGN |
| SEAL VETERAN'S FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSSOVER HEALTHCARE MINISTRY | RICHMOND, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FM AND JA KIRBY EPISCOPAL HOUSE | MOUNTAIN TOP, PW | $26,000 | 2024 | COURT RENOVATIONS |
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
$200,000RENOVATE FIELD HOUSE
FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION
$75,000STUDY OF SURRY CO, VA ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES
TURNING POINT USA
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
STAND FOUNDATION
$40,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RITCHIE MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$32,000CHURCH MAINTENANCE
SEAL VETERAN'S FOUNDATION
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$25,000MID-ATLANTIC FUND A CURE
COLORADO GOLF ASSOCIATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VIRGINIA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HERO INC
$9,000VULNERABLE PEOPLE PROJECT
TEA PARTY PATRIOTS FOUNDATION
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
BATH COUNTY CHRISTMAS MOTHER
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ADULT CARE CENTER OF ROANOKE VALLEY
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BLUE PATH SERVICE DOGS
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BOLAR RURITAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTHSTAR
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE VIRGINIA COUNCIL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL
$5,000GENEARL SUPPORT
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC
$5,000MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER
THE BOLLING HAXALL HOUSE FOUNDATION
$3,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SMITHFIELD-PRESTON FOUNDATION
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER
$2,500ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN STRING PROJECT
MOUNT VERNON LADIES' FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NJC OF GCA
$1,000THE GROWING FUND
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
$200,000RENOVATE FIELD HOUSE
TURNING POINT USA
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEAL VETERAN'S FOUNDATION
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSSOVER HEALTHCARE MINISTRY
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FM AND JA KIRBY EPISCOPAL HOUSE
$26,000COURT RENOVATIONS
