Help us Offer Opportunity The biggest winner in the scholarship competition is our community! Each year the Rotary Club of Teton Valley raises money to grant scholarships to deserving high school seniors. A testament to our students’ capacity for success last year…
If recent events have taught us anything, it is that we greatly need a sense of community to help us overcome difficulty when times get tough. We are at our best when we seek to tap into collective sources of…
The Education Foundation of Teton Valley was founded over 15 years ago with the mission of elevating public education in TSD401 by funding innovative programs and critical needs. Maya Angelou said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive…
Downtown Driggs Association’s free annual arts and cultural programs, creative placemaking activities, and downtown beautification projects address the need for engaging and inspiring experiences that vitalize, revive and strengthen downtown Driggs. We believe a fun, happy, and inspired community generates…
For many of us, we were attracted to Teton Valley for all the recreation the mountains provide. This has built a rich culture within our community centered around skiing and snowboarding. The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) wants to…
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.…
At The Learning Academy of Teton Valley, we believe that a well-rounded education encompasses so much more than academics. Integrity and kindness, work ethic and mindfulness, and service and responsibility are also integral pieces of the learning puzzle. Educating the whole child…
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…
For twenty years, Friends of the Teton River (FTR) has worked with local partners on projects to improve water resources through practical, community-focused solutions. Thanks to a best-in-class staff, dedicated partners, and our committed and generous benefactors, we have been…
The past year magnified the importance of so many social services in Teton Valley. And while more hopeful times seem to be here, for our most vulnerable populations, like our senior community, navigating the current times is an ever-present need.…
Teton Valley is surrounded by beautiful trails, mountains, rivers, and lakes for us to explore, recreate on, and enjoy. Yet, many of these environments pose a threat to unprepared users, particularly our wonderful rivers, lakes, and ponds. Drowning is the…
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…
Resilient. Someone recently suggested this term to describe the Community Resource Center of Teton Valley (CRCTV) after a year spent responding to the pandemic. It caused us to pause and reflect. We most certainly had to flex, bend, think and…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is a nonprofit that works year-round to support local organizations and our community. Our Competitive Grant program is just one of the avenues the Foundation uses to ensure necessary support of critical needs within our community. …
Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue is a group of 28 volunteers who donated 3,226 hours in 2020 in training and rescues. The group is entirely made up of volunteers dedicated to providing the public prompt, professional emergency services for people who…
Since its beginnings in Teton Valley in 1993, St. Francis of the Tetons made community service a cornerstone of its ministry. Our mission statement puts it well: as followers of Jesus, we strive to “walk humbly, patiently and kindly with our neighbors.” Since…
Local veterinarians are not able to take in wildlife patients. Local DVM, Summer Lee Winger, sees the dilemma first-hand, that the regular veterinary clinic is not the channel for wildlife rehabilitation. “It is difficult in most cases to work on…
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…
While last fall’s awards ceremony was in a non-traditional, Zoom format, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program rounded out its 10th year – granting $44,000 to date. This amazing program instills the concept of philanthropy in high school seniors while funding…
Kurt Vonnegut said it best when he said, “Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake…Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You…
Founded in 2006, Mountain Roots Education has strived to educate and excite Teton Valley residents about gardening, farming, and sustainable living. In order to establish its own identity and convey a sense of what makes this location special, the nonprofit…
Many living in our community would be quick to say that Subs for Santa bringsour valley together as one to help one another in our times of need. That has especially been the case this past year! Back in 1989,…
Around Teton Valley, you will encounter stickers inside of restaurants, grocery stores, bathrooms, doctor’s offices, and even at playgrounds, with the words “Are You Safe?”. These stickers serve as an ever-present reminder that there are individuals in our valley who…
The Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library is a nonprofit entity formed to support and enrich the resources and facilities of the library to benefit our community. Our goal is to provide funding for equipment, renovations, activities, and various…
Throughout the pandemic, people acquired new pets and some people are feeling at a loss for what to do with their now 10-month-old large puppy who is barking constantly. Aska’s Animals will provide a progressive environment to provide people and pets…
Horses have incredible hearing, with the ability to hear the heartbeat of a human from four feet away. In the wild, horses will synchronize their heartbeats to the other horses in the herd in order to sense danger more quickly.…
Teton Rock Gym is more than just a climbing gym. It’s a special place where community members and newcomers can have a home base, a place to meet up, rain or shine, to make new friends, and spend time with…
We are looking forward to a beautiful Teton Valley summer and are optimistic about starting to see you all in person, especially after this past year. As a community, we got through one of the most challenging times and ultimately,…
After a hard year for everyone, it’s good to feel the warmth and lightness of summer. For nonprofits that spent the pandemic reimagining programming, funding alternatives, and budgets, June 1st marked not only the beginning of a new season but also the beginning of something…
Many thanks to our generous and talented photographers: C.W. Borrenpohl, Trish Boyd, Linda Swope, and Erica Tremblay. We greatly appreciate their efforts to capture this special day.
The Community Foundation works year-round to support local nonprofits from the bottom up. From maintaining an annual, dependable fundraiser for participating nonprofits to continuing education, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is consistently building a stronger foundation for organizations to…
On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the 14th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the results of the 2021 Tin Cup Challenge. After recognizing…
In March of 2020, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley activated the Community Emergency Response Fund to support local nonprofits helping those directly impacted by COVID-19. Since that time the Foundation has rapidly deployed over $90,000 in grants to enable…
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with two Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, announced this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at an Awards Assembly at Teton High School. Now in its 11th season, today’s…
$800 – Education Foundation of Teton Valley High School Seniors from this year’s Youth Philanthropy program partially funded the Education Foundation of Teton Valley’s proposed Bound for Success college and career readiness pilot program. Funds will be used to provide…
$500 – Mountain Roots Education Youth Philanthropists partially funded Mountain Roots Education’s proposal to secure fundamental garden supplies for Victor Elementary School in order to build and establish a school garden on school grounds. As the garden program continues to…
$700 – Teton Valley Food Pantry Youth Philanthropists from Teton High School were pleased to fully fund the Teton Valley Food Pantry’s proposal to offer a turkey to community families whose resources are stressed during the holiday. They usually serve…
$500 – Teton Valley Aquatics Youth Philanthropist partially funded Teton Valley Aquatics Summer Pool Program that will provide swim lessons and aquatic recreation to Teton Valley during the summer months. In 2021 Teton Valley Aquatics offered 213 beginner lessons and…
Connect with the local nonprofit that feeds your passion: Contact information, website, and social media connections for all of Teton Valley’s nonprofits are listed in our Nonprofit Directory. “Giving Tuesday is a great reminder that philanthropy happens throughout the year.…
$1,000 – Seniors West of the Tetons Youth Philanthropists at Teton High School fully funded the purchase of 200 reusable to-go meal containers for Seniors West of the Tetons’ Home Delivered Meal program. Reusable containers will replace the current disposable…
As a donor, you are a critical part of our progress to ensure local nonprofit stability and sustainability. From equipment rentals to nonprofit consulting, the Community Foundation is an integral resource for staff and board members alike. As you make…
$500 – Teton Valley Foundation Youth Philanthropist chose to partially fund Teton Valley Foundation’s proposal to increase ice skate rentals at Kotler Ice Arena by purchasing more popular sizes to better serve the growing userbase. As the Foundation grows, they…
$500 – Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association Youth Philanthropists partially funded new helmets for the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association’s upcoming season this spring in order to keep up with their growing program. These funds will help augment their gear…
Competitive grant opportunities allow local organizations to address critical community needs as they arise on an annual basis. In each grant cycle, thoughtful committees are tasked with weighing the breadth and impact of each project that’s funded. Working with high school seniors, during Youth Philanthropy, allows…
$800 – Valley of the Tetons Library Youth Philanthropists partially funded the Valley of the Tetons Library, Victor branch in creating an Art of Play space. This interactive early childhood development environment will be used to stimulate and educate toddlers…
The Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Workshops provide a benchmark for best practices while creating opportunities for nonprofit leaders to network and collaborate. With an understood need for physical capacity, the Community Foundation remodeled our office to accommodate a Nonprofit Community Space for local organizations to…
The Community Foundation’s Tin Cup Challenge Program makes giving easy and rewarding while providing a consistent source of funding for organizations on an annual basis. In addition to bringing our community and organizations together for a one-day, physical and educational celebration of…
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…
The Loaner Laptop program was officially launched on June 1, 2021. Friends of Valley of the Tetons Library, with help from a $3,000 2021 Competitive Grant, provided 5 brand new laptops – each with its own messenger bag, wireless mouse,…