Anyone that has ever lived in Teton Valley can speak to its amazing, tight-knit community. Here, you know everyone from your grocer to your doctor and it’s not uncommon for your neighbor to help you out of a snowy ditch.…
The Teton Geo Center provides comprehensive historic and educational exhibits, offers space for local artisans and community events, and facilitates educational programs for Teton Valley students and the public. The Geo hosts Chamber of Commerce events, which support the business…
Teton Valley Foundation works year-round to make the good life in Teton Valley even better! Our goal is to help make positive connections through a shared love and appreciation for all that makes this valley so special, our community. Did…
Teton Valley Food Pantry (TVFP) leads the movement to end hunger in Teton Valley. In good and challenging times, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and acquaintances live without a secure source of food on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. In 2020, the Teton Valley Food…
A legacy to proudly exhibit: Teton Valley has abundant qualities to admire. It has super skiing, stunning mountains, beautiful meadows and streams. Its world class recreation and the support industries are booming. Cattle graze and crops flourish. Visitors to the…
Community Counts: Family Safety Network At Family Safety Network, our mission revolves around one central idea: ensuring the safety and well-being of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Teton Valley, Idaho. Every day, we witness firsthand the…
Friends of the Teton River (FTR) is honored to once again be a participant in the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Tin Cup Challenge. The funds raised during these six weeks are crucial to our mission of restoring and protecting…
For the past 16 years, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s annual Tin Cup Challenge fundraiser has been a beacon of support for the Teton County 4-H program. This remarkable initiative, fueled by the generosity of Teton County residents, friends,…
Ignite the Child in Us All: How do you Play, Connect, and Grow at the library? Valley of the Tetons Library (VTL) is for everyone. Here’s what patrons are saying about the library. “When I was young and I had…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to invite you to the 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Event Day, on Saturday, July 20th at the Driggs City Park. Prepare yourself for a day filled with joy and camaraderie as we come…
Thank you so much for supporting Teton Valley’s nonprofit community. From fulfilling organizations’ most basic needs to helping them grow – your contributions of time, talent, and treasure have left an indelible mark on this valley year after year. This…
For the Third Year Running, Total Funds Raised During Teton Valley’s Biggest Giving Event Surpass $1 Million Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Tin Cup Community Challengers and individual donors, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Bonnie Self has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. Bonnie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Foundation after a career spent in service to…
$500 – Teton Valley Community Recycling With a partially funded grant from Youth Philanthropy, Pierre’s Pedal Project, sponsored by Teton Valley Community Recycling, will provide new helmets with every refurbished bike provided to children and adults in Teton Valley. This program’s mission…
$1,000 – Subs for Santa Youth Philanthropists fully funded Subs for Santa’s proposal for student volunteers to help their program by purchasing Christmas gifts for teens that are age and gender-appropriate, which will be distributed to pre-selected teens in need…
The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give students in Teton County, ID the opportunity to learn how to fly. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 towards the cost of…
American Legion, Post 95 – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award a $5,000 grant to the American Legion, Post 95, to repair and upgrade the electrical and heating systems of its historic building. The Community…
Family Safety Network – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to further support the Family Safety Network by awarding a full grant award of $5,000 for an ongoing program that empowers youth leaders to foster a culture…
The application period for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, is just around the corner. Nonprofit applicants can help graduating seniors understand the value of philanthropy…
Operations Manager Are you ready to join the dynamic team at the Community Foundation of Teton Valley? We are in search of a proactive, relationship focused, detail-oriented, and skilled Operations Manager to help steer our organization’s excellence. In this role, you…
Local nonprofit organizations gathered on October 10th to celebrate a year-long commitment to strategic planning. The cohort-based training, started in the fall of 2022 with eight groups, offered strategic planning guidance in a multi-month format. Over the year, organizations gained skills…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, announced this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at an Awards Assembly on Wednesday, November 15. In its thirteenth season,…
With your support in 2023, the Community Foundation awarded over $100,000 to local organizations, elevating 35 unique projects across Teton Valley. Whether helping those in need through rental assistance and food security, providing resources for recreation, wellness, and art opportunities,…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to expand our dedicated team to include Suzanne Rees as our year-round Development and Operations Manager in the new year. This position will bolster capacity, enhance stewardship, and elevate impact for the…
With your support over the last year, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley continues to provide leadership to nonprofit organizations through outreach, networking opportunities, workshops, and resources. From one-on-one time to monthly meetings for Executive Directors, Foundation staff is always…
The Tin Cup Challenge is the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s cornerstone program. Thanks to you and your participation, this unique fundraiser and event has grown year after year to become a mainstay of Teton Valley. Whether you engage as…
Your direct support of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has wide-ranging ripple effects throughout our community. When you give to the Foundation, you bolster nonprofits by funding access to various resources, including grants, fund management, collaborative philanthropy, and trainings.…
The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give students in Teton County, ID the opportunity to learn how to fly. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 towards the cost of…
To all those who make the Blake Chapman scholarship possible, hello! In case you don’t know me, my name is Ethan Marcum. I was the Blake Chapman scholarship recipient in 2016. I wanted to update you on where I am…
Pierre’s Pedal Project (PPP) was awarded a $3,200 Competitive Grant to provide professional bike mechanic training to volunteers and local students. This skills-based training improves their ability to refurbish and maintain bikes and increases their potential volunteer pool, with the…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Competitive Grant Applications will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024, with applications due by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024. The Foundation encourages local nonprofits seeking grant…
Mountain Bike the Tetons was awarded a $1,000 Competitive Grant for Professional Development focused on fundraising and financial leadership to increase sustainability. On December 14, 2023, the MBT Board of Directors and Executive Director gathered in the Community Foundation’s Nonprofit…
The ACT Foundation was awarded a $3,000 competitive grant to help purchase a new trailer for storage and transportation purposes. With the space it provides, props and costumes are now stored in a central location and can be taken to…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently welcomed Muffy Mead and Marie Zolezzi as new board members. New governance and committee roles for existing members were also established. “Community impact is made through the collective and selfless work of individuals…
The Education Foundation of Teton Valley was awarded a $5,000 Competitive Grant to help fund Teton Valley Cares, a community-wide event in August that provides resources and combines efforts with community partners that address basic needs. This goal was satisfied…
Gini Van Siclen has generously partnered with our Executive Director, Bonnie Self, to co-lead our tri-annual Board Briefs. These free, 45-minute presentations are offered after work and via Zoom to provide direction and best practice for new and existing board…
ABC – Above and Beyond the Classroom was awarded a $5,000 Competitive Grant to support the mental health of their students. Their project accomplished its objectives by teaching students about emotional identification and regulation skills, as well as equipping them…
Teton Valley Trails & Pathways used $3,904.39 of a $5,000 Competitive Grant award on the construction of a hardened culvert crossing through a riparian area on the new Northside Trail in Teton Canyon (formerly known as the Parallel Trail). In…
Valley Adaptive Sports collaborated with Teton Valley Aquatics and Teton Valley Foundation to scholarship instructor-led swimming lessons and inclusive Ice & sled hockey. They provided 24 swimming lesson dates with 3-4 instructors per session. They also offered 12 inclusive ice…
Teton Valley Aquatics, with their partner, the City of Driggs, hired architecture firm Cushing/Terrell to complete the conceptual designs of the Aquatics Center with the help of a $5,000 Competitive Grant award from the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Working…
The Mental Health Coalition of Teton Valley was awarded a $2,500 Competitive Grant to create a Regional Resource Guide Project. Working with clients and community stakeholders, they: They are now in the process of updating a website to host this…
The Teton County Fair Board was thrilled to be awarded a 2023 Competitive Grant for $2,000 to help purchase ten new picnic tables for public seating. They are proud and grateful to provide safe and attractive seating for up to…
On Tuesday, March 12th, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half-hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce 2024 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award nineteen Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive…
The unexpected closure of Teton Pass has significant and multifaceted impacts for the Teton Valley community. This crucial route serves as a vital link for residents, commuters, tourists, and commercial traffic between our region and Jackson Hole. With a large…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating lives through the power of generosity, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our 6-week community-wide fundraiser, the Tin Cup Challenge. Beginning Friday, June 14, through…
The unexpected closure of Teton Pass has significant and multifaceted impacts for the Teton Valley community. With a large percentage of local residents commuting daily over Teton Pass for work, education, and critical services, the closure increases travel, fuel, and…
In its 10th year of operation, Teton Rock Gym continues to evolve its youth programs, classes, and events to serve more people in Teton Valley. Between our 460 gym members, school groups, youth programs, and visitors, the rock gym saw…
Donations made through the 2023 Tin Cup Challenge were critically important for continuing the restoration of the historic American Legion building in Driggs. These funds were used to replace the building’s ancient wiring, to install efficient electric heating and insulation,…
Tin Cup holds a special place in our hearts. It signifies the unwavering support and confidence, extended to Teton Regional Land Trust’s efforts, by our community here in Teton Valley. It is because of you that we can work with multi-generational farming…