Community Counts: B on 33
B on 33: Beautifying Our Byways was founded in the summer of 2023 by a passionate group of locals who were inspired by wildflower medians in other communities and wanted to bring that beauty to the Highway 33 bike path in…
Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival
If music be the food of love, play on” Shakespeare Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival exists to share our love of classical chamber music with the community through various concerts and to create performance opportunities for young musicians. This past year…
Community Counts: Seniors West of the Tetons
The Tin Cup Challenge provides crucial support to Seniors West of the Tetons to enrich the lives of aging adults in Teton Valley. The unrestricted funds collected through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley enable SWOT to provide health, nutrition,…
Community Counts: Teton Arts
Teton Arts’ ability to keep our programs affordable for everyone in our community is directly related to the support we receive from Tin Cup. Thanks to the annual boost in donor support matched by challenger funds we can offer art…
Community Counts: Teton Valley Collaborative for Early Learning
Finding affordable child care in Teton Valley for children ages 0-5 is challenging for many families in our community. When parents aren’t able to find affordable care for their children, it is hard for them to contribute to our workforce…
Community Counts: Teton High School Booster Club
Dear Tin Cup Donors, I am writing to let you know how helpful and incredible the Teton High School Booster Club has been this year for the Orchestra Class at THS. We have been planning to take a trip since…
Community Counts: Mountain Bike the Tetons
Established in 2013 to fulfill the need for a dedicated group focused exclusively on dirt trails, mountain bike resources, and community engagement, Mountain Bike the Tetons has worked tirelessly to realize our mission to build a vibrant, healthy community through enhancing recreational…
We LOVE Your LOVE!
This post first appeared on our blog on February 13, 2015. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we wanted to share this “love letter” to our community again because we remain in love with your love of Teton Valley. Candlelit dinner reservations are…
Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Grants Now Being Accepted
2016 Youth Philanthropy Grant Recipients & Student Philanthropists. Photo Courtesy: Erica Rice The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, in partnership with Teton High School, is now accepting grant applications through Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:00 PM as part of…
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Arts
Free Family-Friendly Community Art Workshops Teton Arts was the successful recipient of $1,000 in our 2017 Fall Competitive Grants process. This award plans to sponsor two free, Saturday family art workshops per month throughout the year. These workshops will be…
2017 Fall Grants: Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue
TCISAR Headlamps Through the 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle, Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue was the beneficiary of a $750 grant to supply headlamps to their members in good standing for future rescue missions. TCISAR approved to provide personal protection…
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Valley Foundation
Edger Equipment for Kolter Ice Arena Maintenance The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award a $2,000 grant to the Teton Valley Foundation for the purchase of an edger for the Kolter Ice Arena during our 2017 Competitive Fall…
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Valley Trails & Pathways
Trail Data Collectors The Community Foundation of Teton Valley supported a 2017 Fall Competitive Grant of $3,710 to Teton Valley Trails & Pathways for the purchase of Trail Data Collectors. Trail counting devices help TVTAP collect valuable data regarding trail…
A New Year & the Legacy of Youth Philanthropy
As January unfolds with new year’s resolutions, we look to the future and chart our course for the year ahead. Youth Philanthropy strikes the chords we’re strumming this time of year – those of improvement, enhancement, growth, community, and well-being.…
Start-up Intensive Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley and Central Wyoming College are offering a $2,000 scholarships for a local nonprofit to take the Spring 2018 Start Up Intensive. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley and Central Wyoming College are offering a…
Counting: Ways We Love Our Community
It’s February and love is in our hearts. We’ve been pulling petals and counting the ways we collectively spread love throughout our community with your support, annually. • TIN CUP CHALLENGE 2017 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Tin Cup…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton County 4-H
Supporting the Hungry through 4-H Food Donations Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $600 to this hands-on, education-driven, philanthropic project that builds on the success of last year’s 4-H hunger relief efforts. This year Teton County 4-H…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Recycling Education Video The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to Teton Valley Community Recycling to create a short video to add to the collection at the Geotourism Center and to use for school programs. The video will highlight…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Regional Land Trust
Teton Valley Trumpeter Swan Nesting Project Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $500 to purchase a Trumpeter Swan as part of the Teton Regional Land Trust’s long-term initiative to restore the nesting population of Trumpeter Swans in…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Valley of the Tetons Library
Tool Library Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $925 to the Valley of the Tetons Library to develop a “library of things” or a Tool Library. This unique section of the library will allow patrons to use…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Education Foundation
Spanish Language for K-3 Students The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $1,000 to the Teton Valley Education Foundation towards the continuation of Spanish Language classes for elementary students. The program teaches Conversational Spanish to all TSD401 K-3 students not…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Health Care
Saving Lives with CPR The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to the Teton Valley Hospital Foundation towards new CPR equipment. Students recognized that Teton Valley Hospital is the only hospital serving Teton Valley and becomes the first line…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association
Helmets for Girls Lacrosse Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $975 to Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association to purchase 13 girls helmets for the start of the 2018 season. While helmets can be a controversial subject, Teton…
Family Safety Network – Strategic Planning Project
Strategic Planning Project – $5,000 At the Community Foundation, we believe in growing programs from the inside out. This often requires local nonprofits to implement focused strategic planning efforts. This spring, we awarded Family Safety Network with a grant for…
Friends of the Teton River – Recreation & Economics Assessment
Teton River Recreation & Economics Assessment – $4,950 In Teton Valley, our community treasures public river access for fishing, boating and recreation. River recreation represents a significant economic slice of our community’s income. Increased use has put a strain on…
Full Circle Education – Tetonia Elementary School Greenhouse Grant
Tetonia Elementary School Greenhouse – $2,000 A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. — Gertrude Jekyll At the Community Foundation, our core value is…
Seniors West of the Tetons – Meal Improvement Plan
Meal Improvement Plan – $3,550 The Community Foundation strives to address critical needs in the community. Some of these can go unseen or overlooked. One of our core values is compassion, and we know that greater capacity leads to a…
Rendezvous Elementary School – Classroom Sound System Pilot Program
Classroom Sound System Pilot Project – $1,346 Efficiency and effectiveness are cornerstone values at the Community Foundation. We believe in offering all individuals the opportunity to succeed and thrive within our community. For this reason, we awarded Rendezvous Upper Elementary…
TSD 401 & Teton Science Schools Summer School Pilot Program
Summer School Pilot Program – $10,000 At the Community Foundation, we are focused on elevating lives. We strive to identify ways we can help improve the quality of our residents’ lives, and the Summer School Pilot Program offers a solution…
Teton Soil Conservation District – Aquifer Recharge Pilot Project
Working Together to Improve Community Water Supply – $4,900 At the Community Foundation, we venerate the natural environment we live in, lush with rivers and mountains, and cherish our interconnectedness with the land. When the Teton Soil Conservation District presented…
Teton Valley Community Recycling – Contamination Reduction Bins
Contamination Reduction Bins – $3,450 One of the Community Foundation’s strategic pillars is to invest. Another is to empower. Through a community partnership with Teton Valley Community Recycling, we are seeking to invest our resources back into the community and…
Teton Valley Education Foundation – Year-Long GAP! Middle School Program for Girls
Year-Long GAP! Middle School Program for Girls – $4,870 The Community Foundation is a firm believer in the collaborative model, one that respects individuality and enhances life for all. Girls Actively Participating is an after-school program that promotes self-discovery and…
Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition – Filling the Gaps in Mental Health Services
Filling the gaps in Mental Health Services – $5,000 In order to offer the most impactful and effective services to valley residents, programs need a sound foundation. At the Community Foundation, we know that such planning can build future…
Teton Valley Museum Foundation – Handicapped Accessible Walkway
Handicapped Accessible Walkway – $840 Generosity is one of the Community Foundation’s core values. This spring, we awarded the Teton Valley Museum Foundation a grant for $840 to bridge the gap between the museum’s main structure and the founding…
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways – Brush Mower
Brush Mower – $1,899 At the Community Foundation, we seek to invest our resources back into our community and enrich lives. We are constantly inspired by our interconnectedness with the valley itself. Thousands of users per year tread on Teton…
Giving Period for the Tin Cup is Open!!!!
Giving Period for the 11th Annual Tin Cup is open!!!! The 11th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period has opened! Support the local organizations that work hard to elevate lives in Teton Valley. Click here to GIVE TODAY: Tin Cup Challenge!…
MAY 2018 Newsletter: Teton Valley Blooms with Spring Grants
Spring has graced the Tetons with lush rays of sun, clear mountain views of snow-capped peaks, and ever-greening grass in the valley. After a long, grey winter, nonprofits and community members alike have been warmed not only by the change…
Generosity in Full Bloom!
Philanthropic Growth of the Tin Cup Our busy season has arrived, along with the lilac blooms and sunshine that welcomed summer to Teton Valley. With the 11th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period now open, we are in full swing,…
Promoting Generosity as a Community Value
The mission of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is to elevate lives through the power of generosity. As its cornerstone initiative, the Tin Cup Challenge Grant Program is a prime example of the Foundation’s work to promote generosity as…
A Driving Force for Community Generosity
With generosity on the forefront of Teton Valley’s cultural values, the Community Foundation provides a vehicle to access the landscape of this kindness and grow it exponentially. The Tin Cup Challenge Program is a prime example of the Foundation’s efforts…
Providing a Foundation for Local Nonprofits to Build Upon
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley believes deeply that the well-being and prosperity of our community depends on the health and sustainability of our local nonprofits. This is why the Community Foundation offers several programs and services that help provide a…