The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is now accepting Spring Competitive Grant Applications through Friday, February 24, 2017 at 5 PM. Local nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley are welcome to apply for up…
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Dawn Banks, Marketing and Programs Director, unexpectedly passed away on February 9, 2017. Dawn believed deeply in the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and was particularly passionate about the Tin Cup…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Claire Vitucci has been hired to serve as the new Marketing and Administrative Assistant for the foundation. Vitucci brings a wealth of marketing and systems experience that she is…
It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade! Time flies when you live in a community enriched with the ideals of giving. Our community members consistently go above and beyond in donating valuable resources, time and money to the nonprofits…
Q: What is the Tin Cup Challenge? A: One of the most innovative charitable fundraisers in the nation, the Tin Cup Challenge is also one of the most successful. In 2016, the event raised $1,263,829 from 964 donors. Since 2008, this…
Would you believe that planning for the Tin Cup Challenge begins in December! In the cold, dark moths of winter, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley begins to strategize for the hopefully sunny, 3rd Saturday in July. Tin Cup budget…
There are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. During this 9-week giving period, you can donate to the Designated Nonprofit Fund, the Challenger Fund or both. Choose to donate to the Designated Nonprofit Fund and 100% of…
Accept the challenge as a business, a community member or both! Challengers are a special group of corporations and individuals who give $1,000 or more to the Challenger Fund each year during the 9-week giving period of the Tin…
A Charitable Legacy An incredible legacy of charitable giving in the Tetons began in 1997 when an anonymous couple donated $500,000 to create an innovative fundraiser that would support local nonprofits and inspire community giving – Old Bill’s Fun Run…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Tin Cup Challenge provides a full cup of critical funding for Teton Valley nonprofits on an annual basis. Donations made during the 9-week Tin Cup giving period are completely unrestricted funds to be used by each organization in the…
This coming Saturday, July 15th, marks a decade of exceptional generosity in Teton Valley through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and the Tin Cup Challenge. In our first nine years, together, we have raised $9.5 million for Teton Valley…
This Friday at 5pm marks the last chance to give in this year’s Tin Cup Challenge! The Tin Cup Challenge is the most significant fundraiser of the year for Teton Valley nonprofits. Donations collected during the 9-week giving period of…
Teton Valley has risen to the challenge for 10 years running! Thank you for making the Tin Cup Challenge such a successful philanthropic event year after year. Pooling our resources means a win for the whole valley. Forty-five nonprofits participated…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley would like to offer our sincere gratitude to all of you who supported your favorite nonprofits during the 10th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. Your contributions added up to make this our most successful year to…
As we continue to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, we are proud to say that our programs have exceeded all expectations – providing our local nonprofits with critical, unrestricted operating funds on an annual…
Wildlife Friendly Fencing for Bates Public Access The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was happy to award Friends of the Teton River $1,973 in our recent 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. This collaborative project involves removing an old fence line…
Teton Centennial Trail & Pathway The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award the City of Victor with a $2,500 Grant Award during this year’s 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. The city was awarded two Federal Lands Access…
EAGALA Model Leadership Training The Community Foundation of Teton Valley applauded the collaboration of the Community Resource Center & Hapi Trails with a $2,000 award during our Fall Competitive Grant cycle. Grant funds will support HAPI Trails providing monthly horse-facilitated…
H2Know Your Well Water Quality Phase II – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Friends of the Teton River. Rarely does the Foundation fund a similar project two years in a row,…
Sprockids Youth Program Coaching Tools 2020 – $700 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to provide Mountain Bike the Tetons this grant. Building future stewards of our land and community through mountain biking will have a positive impact on…
Fine to Fabulous — Scientific Exploration Takes Off – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Rendezvous Upper Elementary School (RUES). Educational programs are one of the prime focus areas for the Community…
Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students – $4,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Education Foundation of Teton Valley’s request for Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students to help…
Creating Minds Stay Spunky! – $2,080 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Arts and appreciates the collaborative nature of this project, combining the needs of Teton Valley seniors with the assets of…
Strategic Planning for a Focused, More Effective Organization – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) and is enthusiastic to support this organization as it moves to its…
Tin Cup Challenge 2020 The Community Foundation is excited for the first week of the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period! In addition to the Tin Cup brochure you received in your mailbox, keep your eyes peeled for brochures around…
Entering the Digital Age with 4-H Online Record Books – $750 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton County Idaho 4-H in support of upgrading the organization’s technology to support programming. The 4-H program…
Fitness Area Improvement Project 2020 – $1,400 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Teton Rock Gym. The Community Foundation is encouraged by the growth of youth programming that provides healthy activity options for…
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) – $2,395 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue (TCISAR) this grant to purchase an Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). The Community Foundation supported this request because it increases…
Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps – $1,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) with a grant to print 1,000 new Teton River maps. The Community Foundation was impressed by the depth and…
With the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period underway, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce new, exciting ways to participate in Tin Cup 2020! While we are all going to miss our traditional day in the…
TVTAP/PAWS Ambassador Program – $2,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) in partnership with PAWS of Jackson Hole in order to broaden the reach and expertise in…
Community Learn-to-Swim Program 2020 – $2,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Aquatics and welcomes the opportunity to support an endeavor to increase the number of people who want to learn…
Food Pantry Reporting and Client Data Management – $1,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Food Pantry. The application was particularly valuable because it addressed two important areas; client information security…
Kotler Ice Arena Accessibility Upgrades – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Foundation in support of more accessible facilities at the Kotler Ice Area which will expand the reach…
Concussion Screenings to Prevent Lasting Injuries – $3,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Health. The Community Foundation recognizes the value in continuing concussion screening and increasing the number of people that…
Over 50 years ago a group of forward-thinking women in Teton Valley proposed a library to the county commissioners. They were told to go home and do their dishes. Undeterred, they gathered signatures and volunteers to create a library in…
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways works to improve your self-powered pursuits. Your contribution is used secure grants, build/maintain year-round trails, purchase vital equipment, and advocate for a better quality of life in Teton Valley. How We Make a Difference —…
Participate in the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge! The Community Foundation of Teton Valley launches the inaugural Tin Cup photo contest on Wednesday, July 1st at 9 AM. As part of the Tin Cup Giving Period, the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge is…
With less than a month left in the Giving Period, it’s important to note that there are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. Both ways of giving are integral to the success of this model. Giving designated gifts to nonprofits is…
Since helping successfully establish the County’s Recycling Center in 2011, Teton Valley Community Recycling’s role has grown to being the community collaborator, educator, and advocate for overall waste reduction including improved recycling opportunities. As Teton County’s Solid Waste budget monies…
Help Keep Us Afloat during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge! Teton Valley Aquatics’ mission is to partner with the City of Driggs and the Community of Teton Valley to optimize resources for designing, building, and operating a successful aquatics facility. Why…
It’s a beautiful evening for a late summer full moon hike. Two well-equipped hikers head up a trail near Victor to enjoy the view. The hikers reach the top but lose the trail on the way down. They can see…
Teton Arts celebrates the positive power of the creative experience. Our ability to offer art outreach is directly supported through Tin Cup contributions. Research has shown that kids who are able to participate in art activities regularly are more engaged in school,…
IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS, seniors need help more than ever. Issues senior citizens face such as staying active, proper nutrition, and isolation are more pronounced during this pandemic. Seniors West of the Tetons normally addresses those needs for seniors in…
Support the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a designated gift during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge: Community Response This March marked a turning point in our lived history. From stay-at-home orders to masks, the pandemic has had a personal effect on all of us.…
The biggest winner in the scholarship competition this year was our schools! Each year the Rotary Club of Teton Valley raises money to grant scholarships to deserving high school seniors. A testament to our student’s capacity for success in this time of…
Why does Subs for Santa matter? Many living in our community would be quick to say that Subs for Santa brings our Valley together as one to help one another in our times of need. In 1989, Subs for Santa was born because of a need to…
Teton County Fair Board strives to produce an exceptional County Fair, administer year-round use of the Fairgrounds, and bring the community together to preserve and promote our Western heritage. The Fairgrounds is an incredible place with top-notch views for the…
This summer, the Teton Regional Land Trust is celebrating its 30 Year Anniversary. We are so grateful for the dedicated community members that were compelled to give back to nature and founded the Land Trust to serve our community three decades ago!…
Consider supporting the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a designated gift during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge: Competitive Grants & Youth Philanthropy Local nonprofits rely on the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s cyclical Competitive Grant programs to address current issues in real-time. In…