The Guilford Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 54-1423873 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$811K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$18.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| National Sporting Library and Museum | Middleburg, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | Richmond, VA | White house project | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Ukraine relief | $20,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Fair | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismarck, ND | General support | $10,000 |
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | Silverman research award | $10,000 |
| Virginia Council on Economic Education | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | Springville, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Golf Association | Greenwood Village, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Hero Inc | Green Bay, WI | Vulnerable people project | $9,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | New Vernon, NJ | General support | $7,500 |
| Tea Party Patriots Foundation | Springfield, VA | General support | $7,500 |
| Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley | Salem, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Bath County Christmas Mother | Hot Springs, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs | Hopewell Junction, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| James River Association | Richmond, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Bolar Ruritan Scholarship Foundation | Warm Springs, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's National Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | Genearl support | $5,000 |
| Northstar | Glen Allen, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Arlington, VA | Mid-Atlantic chapter | $5,000 |
| The Virginia Council | Manakinsabot, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | General support | $3,500 |
| The Bolling Haxall House Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $3,500 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampdensydney, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Smithfield-Preston Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Garth Newel Music Center | Warm Springs, VA | Allegheny mountain string project | $2,500 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Foundation | Mount Vernon, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | Waynesboro, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Liberation Veteran Services | Richmond, VA | Veteran's village | $2,500 |
| The Jefferson Council | Riderwood, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Njc of Gca | Florham Park, NJ | The growing fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $811,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $769,500 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101493
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1423873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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