The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Guilford

MISSION:

LAND CONSERVATION, AND THE ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN THE TOWN OF GUILFORD, CONNECTICUT.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LIVING ACCOMODATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE SHORELINE AREA OF CONNECTICUT.

MISSION:

SARAH FOUNDATION, INC. IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RAISING FUNDS, MANAGING THE INVESTMENTS AND COORDINATING ALL DONATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES OF THE DONORS AND THE MISSION OF THE SARAH AGENCIES.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS SO THEY CAN BETTER SERVE THEIR CLIENTS AND CUSTOMERS. THEY PROVIDE PRE-LICENSING TRAINING FOR PERSONS WHO ENTER THE REAL ESTATE OR APPRAISAL FIELD AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.

MISSION:

GUILFORD CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC. PROVIDES TWO MAJOR PROGRAMS: AN NAEYC ACCREDITED EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 AND A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 THROUGH 12 YEARS OLD FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN GUILFORD.

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE VISUAL ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, AND OUTREACH.

MISSION:

TO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OF AND PUBLIC INTEREST IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN EACH OF THE ABOVE FIELDS

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO DEVELOP, REDEVELOP, MANAGE, FINANCE, SPONSOR, INVEST IN, OWN, OPERATE AND/OR EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME, DISABLED, ELDERLY, MIXED-INCOME AND/OR MIXED-USE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, OR COMPONENTS THEREOF, IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE ORDER OF HERMANNS SONS, INC. OPERATES TO PROVIDE SICKNESS AND DEATH BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING FRATERNALISM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR SHOOTERS, HUNTERS, AND FISHERMEN TO SOCIALIZEAND TO ENGAGE IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL MARKSMANSHIP COMPETITION.

MISSION:

GUILFORD ABC IS A LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ACADEMICALLY GIFTED GIRLS OF COLOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL, LIVE IN A CARING COMMUNITY SURROUNDED BY A STRONG PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM, AND REALIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL. THESE YOUNG WOMEN, CHOSEN FROM MANY APPLICANTS TO THE NATIONAL ABC PROGRAM, COME FROM UNDER-REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LACK ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. OUR PROGRAM'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THESE SCHOLARS WITH A BETTER CHANCE TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, ATTEND A QUALITY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, AND LEAD A FULFILLING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE.GUILFORD ABC, WHICH OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1974, WAS ONE OF THE VERY FIRST COMMUNITY-BASED ABC PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, GUILFORD ABC HAS SENT MORE THAN 55 YOUNG WOMEN ON TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY, MANY OF THEM ON FULL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS. GIVEN THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS, MANY OF THESE GUILFORD ABC GRADUATES HAVE BECOME REAL-LIFE ROLE MODELS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

THE DUDLEY FOUNDATION OPERATES THE DUDLEY FARM WHICH IS A 19TH-CENTURY FARM LOCATED ON TEN ACRES IN NORTH GUILFORD,CT. ACTIVITIES AT THE FARM CENTER AROUND THE HISTORIC RESTORA- TION OF THE LAND AND BUILDINGS AND ITS RETURN AS A WORKING FARM. THESE ACTIVITIES ACT AS A FOCUS FOR LEARNING AND ILLUSTRATING LIFE ON A 19TH-CENTURY FARM AND UNDERSTANDING ITS ROLE HISTORICALLY AND AGRICULTURALLY AND ITS PLACE IN THE LARGER ECOSYSTEM.