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 of weather, but also the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s largest Competitive Grants cycle to-date!   The Foundation was pleased to award $47,805 to a dozen local nonprofits in April. The growth these funds will perpetuate across the valley is…

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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, planning for Event Day on Saturday, July 21st — just one month away! We’ve changed venues, and we are thrilled to host this year’s Event Day in the Driggs City Park! With the expanded space and neighborhood-based venue, we look…

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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 cultural value. The Tin Cup Challenge is both an 8-week philanthropic giving period and one-day community celebration of charitable giving in Teton Valley.  This innovative program is designed to benefit Teton Valley through the power of generosity – including donors, local…

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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 to cultivate a deep tradition of charitable giving in our rural locale. With our nonprofits serving in so many critical fields – health & human services, animal rescue, conservation & environment, civic service, arts & culture, education, and recreation –…

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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 solid foundation for local nonprofits to build upon. The Tin Cup Challenge, a cornerstone program offered by the Community Foundation, is an effective, efficient annual fundraising vehicle that allows participating nonprofits more time and resources to focus on their missions…

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