January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Elevating lives through the power of generosity.
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In 2021, your support provided the following:
The Impact of a Foundation
The Community Foundation is excited to be celebrating our 15th anniversary! The impact of our first 14 years is formidable – stretching across all nonprofit sectors and helping the entire locale of Teton Valley from community members to critters. Your consistent support has garnered $18.2 million in support of local nonprofits through the Tin Cup Challenge over the last 14 years. This is an exceedingly impressive number given our relatively small population.
Over 14 years, the Challenger Fund has awarded $533,635 in Competitive Grants that have a direct impact on the community, serving critical needs in a timely manner. Additionally, Youth Philanthropy has not only touched 268 graduating seniors but also granted $51K in awards to local organizations.
The Community Foundation is honored to be the hub and mainstay for local nonprofits and donors alike. With your support, we’ve built a Foundation that can readily be built upon and grow with our community. Thank you for 15 years!
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2021 IMPACT:
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The Community Foundation keeps nonprofits at the heart of everything we do. The Foundation is a mainstay that encourages cyclical stability, continuing education, and networking for local organizations.
“Over 14 years, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has provided the support and leadership to help nonprofits achieve their missions and goals, providing necessary and important services to our community. Over the past two years, nonprofits have been essential to ensuring the care of our community during this stressful time. 2021 showed us how resilient our nonprofits are and we could not be more honored to partner with them in supporting our beautiful valley.“
Tim Adams
Executive Director, Community Foundation of Teton Valley
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The Power of Community
A message from our Board Chair
Thanks to our incredible community, 2021 was another banner year for the Community Foundation and philanthropy in Teton Valley. Driven by the desire to support the meaningful and important work of the network of nonprofits in our valley, donors supported the Community Foundation in a record year both through Tin Cup and in strategic grants awarded to nonprofits. It felt amazing to celebrate these accomplishments together, in person, last summer on two very memorable occasions – Tin Cup Event Day in the Driggs City Park and the Tin Cup Awards Celebration at Moose Creek Ranch.
Beyond direct dollars, the Community Foundation continues to be creative and adaptive in support of Teton Valley nonprofits through education, consultation, networking, and lending resources. These unique offerings aid our nonprofit community in reaching and supporting their goals. Key to this work is our devoted team at the Community Foundation. We are grateful for their expertise and dedication.
None of this would have been possible without all of you – generous donors, skilled nonprofit professionals, and energetic volunteers. It makes us all proud to be part of a community that collaborates to fulfill the vital needs of our friends, neighbors, and environment. Thank you for your continued support of philanthropy and the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.
Looking ahead, it is incredible to have the 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge just around the corner. Reflecting on the stories and accomplishments of the past is inspiring. It gives us confidence in our ability to collectively look to the future and continue the purposeful and valuable work we all do to support our community.
Astrid Warden
Board Chair
15 Years Strong
A message from our Executive Director
The 15th Anniversary of the Tin Cup Challenge is right around the corner, and I could not be more excited to celebrate this milestone with the community, all our nonprofits, and everyone that has been a part of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. I was lucky enough to be around during the establishment of the Community Foundation. At one meeting, I remember quite vividly standing alongside Bill Weiss, who passed away this spring and was part of the group from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole helping shepherd the transition.
As we listened to people talk about what was to come, he quietly shared with me that he had no doubt that the Teton Valley community would come out to support this new beginning. Bill’s confidence was reassuring to me, as I was just beginning my stint as the Executive Director of Teton Valley Trails and Pathways. There was certainly a lot of trepidation among the nonprofits. The second person that gave me confidence was Cathy O’Connor. Her leadership as Executive Director in those early years set the Community Foundation on a trajectory that would not only solidify its position as a critical support for nonprofits, but a partner in the health and well-being of Teton Valley.
Over 15 years we have strengthened our resolve to help ensure nonprofits sustain their valuable services while providing practical training, support through grants, free consultations for boards, nonprofit leadership, assistance with marketing and outreach, meeting space, equipment borrowing, fund management, and other program support throughout the year. Through these efforts, apprehensions of how we would manage without Old Bills quickly dissipated and a critical resource for our local nonprofit landscape emerged.
I look forward to sharing with you, through this annual report, not only the success of 2021 but also some milestones and highlights over the last 15 years that have led to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley you see today. Thank you for your support.
Tim Adams
Executive Director
Competitive Grant Program
The Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant Program has awarded $510,129 to Teton Valley’s nonprofit community in a strategic and impactful way over the course of 14 years. Funding decisions are made by our dedicated volunteer Grants Committee of community members with diverse interests and experiences. Thank you to the Tin Cup Business & Community Challengers that make this program and these grants possible!
Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 15 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through the 2021 Competitive Grant Program. $56,645 in total went out directly in support of programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley. By funding these projects today, we support the future of these organizations and their programming when our community needs them most.
History
2008 – $997
2009 – $19,100
2010 – $16,500
2011 – $18,525
2012 – $27,178
2013 – $48,300
2014 – $38,706
2015 – $48,938
2016 – $42,500
2017 – $39,383
2018 – $47,806
2019 – $51,024
2020 – $54,525
2021 – $56,645
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“I have tried to get my daughter into swim lessons for at least three summers prior to this but couldn’t due to having to drive to Jackson or Rexburg twice a week. These lessons provided my daughter with the ability to grow in skill and comfort with water while also reminding her of safety. It was so nice to be able to have things so close to home and I would love to see the program grow and continue.”
Parent of Swim Participant
“Teton Valley Aquatics was honored to receive a grant through the 2021 Competitive Grant Program to support our Portable Pool over the summer. This grant provided the necessary funds to purchase much of the infrastructure needed to operate the portable pool. With this portable pool, TVA was able to provide public swim lessons to Teton Valley for the first time since 2019, providing beginner lessons to over 200 children!”
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Youth Philanthropy Program
Now in its 11th year, this year’s awards mark the granting of $51,000 in total via this multifaceted program. Youth Philanthropy provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping them better understand the significant and impactful roles that nonprofits play in our own community.
The Youth Philanthropy Program is made possible through the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers and other private donors who partner with the Community Foundation of Teton Valley to elevate lives through the power of generosity. This year, Challenger Richard Grundler charitably augmented students’ traditional granting capacity with an additional gift, giving them a total of $7,000 in awards to distribute during the Youth Philanthropy grant cycle.
Seniors worked through 14 grant applications with a total funding ask of $12,413. After thorough discussion over three class periods, they awarded 4 projects full funding and 6 projects partial grant awards with the funds they had at their disposal.
2021 Youth Philanthropy Awards
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2021 Youth Philanthropy Program
“Valley of the Tetons Library a Youth Philanthropy grant award to support our “The Art of Play” program. This is an interactive early childhood development environment that will be used to stimulate and educate toddlers and pre-school children in our community. The self-directed room will create a playspace that will foster children to develop curiosity and inclusivity, based on movement, art, and positive peer interactions.
As the representative for the Valley of the Tetons Library, I presented our Youth Philanthropy Grant proposal to the students at Teton High School. These students were charged with selecting the winning recipients of the grant awards. For the library, it was an immensely gratifying and enriching experience. I felt the students were genuinely interested and motivated to prioritize the very best of the projects submitted. The task was not easy as there were many deserving applicants. The Youth Philanthropy Grant program is worthwhile and beneficial for our community. It’s a unique opportunity for the students to learn and grow, and observe the impact our nonprofits have on our communities.
The Youth Philanthropy Grant program helps fill in the financial gaps in library funding that gives our community enriching programs and invests money for other permanent library projects such as our Tool Library. We are truly appreciative and grateful for the wonderful opportunity presented by the Community Foundation and of course the students at Teton High School.”
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Tin Cup Challenge Program
This annual fundraiser is the lifeblood of many local organizations. Challengers instill annual giving within our community, during the Tin Cup Challenge, by providing a partial Matching Grant to participating organizations. For local nonprofits, the Tin Cup Challenge provides operational funds which can be difficult to find funding for through grants or private donations. This annual drive provides organizational stability and dependability.
14th Annual Tin Cup Challenge
Since 2008, this event has raised over $18.2 million, directly benefitting Teton Valley’s cherished nonprofits working tirelessly to enhance our quality of life.
Thank you Tin Cup Challengers!
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2021 Community Challengers
Tin Cup Challengers are a special group of individuals who give $1,000 or more to provide a Matching Grant for participating nonprofits. The generosity of our Challengers inspires increased community giving and is the key to the Tin Cup Challenge’s success.
TIN $50,000
Anonymous
Donald C. Brace Foundation
– Karen Scheid
PLATINUM $35,000+
Newton Foundation
GOLD$25,000+
Vicki & Jim Click
Richard Grundler
Maryann & Frank Russo
Susie & David Work
SILVER $15,000+
Ray & Bill Belk
Richard Berg
Charles & Anne Murphy Memorial Fund
Rosemary & John Young
BRONZE $10,000+
Anonymous (2)
Jean & Bob Benedict
Carol Gregory & Al Bregy
Dot & Joe Burns
Barbara & Mike Morey
Emery & Bill Royall
Spark Foundation
Beverly & Don Watson
COPPER$7,500+
Pauline Elliott & Tony Dodge
Kathy & Tom Hoffman
Cheryl & James Reinertsen
Lee Simmons
Nancy Siverd
NICKEL$5,000+
Anonymous
B-Giving Roetzel Family Foundation
Nan Pugh & Mike Barklow
Holly Tate & Scott Clark
Gina & Kelley Corbridge
Kaye & Harold Dunn
Alice & John Finley
Kris & John Fisher
Robin & John Janes
Ami Sharp & Dean Jones
M Lazy M Foundation
Jennifer Price
Greg Scott
Jill & Boyd Smith
LeAnn & Tom Talbot
Vickie & Neil Van Dresar
Anjali Tate & Greg Young
PEWTER$2,500+
Megan & Travis Allen
Robin & Mark Anderson
Anonymous
Patty Sticher & Clarke Arick
Mara & Jack Brannon
PEWTER$2,500+ Continued
Jean Crabtree
Amy & Dave Dery
Tania & Tom Evans
Keith Gnagey
Janet Conway Heslin & Buol Heslin
Tina Culman & Chuck Iossi
Cathy O’Connor & Chris Larson
Ellen Lederman
Susan & Mayo Lykes
Jenny Charles & Gene Marcowka
Mary Ann & Duncan Moore
Hilary & Carlos Ordonez
Trey Peacock
Marjorie & Tom Peter
Pam & Dick Poduska
Susan & Don Radkoski
Julia & Michael Scheller
Lucyna & Dan Shefter
Sandra & Roy Walters
Sonya & Andrew Watson
Margot & Tim Watters
Barbara & Jerry Wolahan
Joyce & Felix Zajac
BRASS $1,000+
Anonymous (5)
DeAnn & Al Baldwin
Marie Zolezzi & Richard Barton
Al Black
Dargie & Justin Bowersock
Ann-Toy & Porter Broughton
Tammy & Mo Brown
Amanda & Nate Carey
Jeff Carter
Kathy & Christian Cisco
Patricia O’Leary & Tom Clark
Barbara & Steve Cogswell
Julie & Michael Connolly
Laura & Randy Curtis
Amy & Bill Cutting
Mary Ellen Scharffenberger & Dan Dolk
Ken Dunn
Nancy & John Elliot
Dawn Felchle
Deborah & David Fosdick
Jill & Lou Fragoso
Brenda & Chuck Fulp
Keelin Kelly & Michael Gadsen
Dennis & Susi Gertmenian Fund
Richard & Martha Gooding
Riesa & James Halpert
Monica & Ray Henderson
Patricia (Solameé) & Bob Heneage
Dr. Chad Horrocks
Kathy & Tim Hunt
David James
Rita & Fred Johnson
Elaine Johnson
Dana & Dave Joslyn
Katharine Conover-Keller & Fred Keller
BRASS $1,000+ Continued
Cheryl Koshuta
Kathy & Jeff Ladd
Lani & Wray Landon
Debbie & Bill Leake
Edie & Richard Lewis
Brit Briggs & Tim Liberman
Lori & Ryan Lloyd
Deborah & Bob Malheiro
Sue & Tim Mason
Liz & Jim McCane
Nancy McCullough-McCoy & Michael McCoy
Kathy & Steve McDonald
Shawn & Chris Meisl
Kimberly & Robert Milo
Elaine & Eric Moehring
Liz & Don Moseley
Debbie & Bob Nickell
Pamala & Ted Nolan
Molly Absolon & Allen O’Bannon
Laurie Andrews & Perk Perkins
Lisa & Scott Pierson
Liz Pitcher & Hugh Pitcher
Twing & Chuck Pitman
Sally Plows
William Polk
Linda & John Prentice
Putnam Foundation
Joni Paranka & Ben Reese
Ellen Rosenau
Pamela & James Ross
Karen & Jazz Russell
Cynthia Rutter
Brooke & Donn Saindon
Dean Scheid
Jenohn & Roland Schuler
Sharon & Martin Scott
Julie Krumpen & James Severance
Travis Gay & Thomas Sneed
Lori & Robert Spoelhof
Mary Carol Staiger
Peggy & John Stanchfield
Lina Marquis & Linda Swope
Gary Thomas
Susie & Tripp Transou
Anna Trentadue & The Outlaws,
in memory of Rusty Cheney
Linda & John Unland
Gini & Clint Van Siclen
Peter & Bette Versloot
Lisa & Glenn Vitucci
Virginia Vitucci-Whitlock
Natalie & Josh Volcko
Astrid & Todd Warden
Margie Singleton & Ron Weston
Annette & Jeff White
Eugen Williams
Jane & Mike Wine
Caroline Herter & Ben Winship
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2021 Business Challengers
Business Challengers are community leaders who recognize the significance and real impact Tin Cup funds have in our community. These businesses understand the rural nature of Teton Valley and the necessity of neighborly support to thrive. As Business Challengers, these companies are giving back to the whole community by supporting a Matching Grant to all participating nonprofits.
Silver Business $15,000+
Copper Business $7,500+
Nickel Business $5,000+
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Pewter Business $2,500+
Brass Business $1,000+
“The Community Foundation serves as the fundraising foundation for Teton Valley’s nonprofits. The Tin Cup Challenge Grant Program is an ingenious approach to engage donations from community members in support of nonprofits of their choice. Challengers generate funds to match those donations. Joyce and I choose to be Challengers to show our support and love for the valley and its diversity – evidenced by the 48 nonprofits supported.”
Felix & Joyce Zajac
Community Challengers___________________________________________
Friends of the Challenge $250+
Sally & Bruce Adams
Shawn & Tim Adams
Anonymous
Broward Atwater
Jennifer & Peter Brannen
The Burns Family
David & Karen Burse
Jo Ella & Dr. Scott Cook
Elodie & Dennis Craig
Food Shed Idaho
Greta & Will Frohlich
Rachel Gray
Janna & William Grover
Zona Harkins
Shawn Hill
Shannon Doyle & Gil Hundley
Carole & Rene Lusser
Eva & Lars Marmsater
Stanton Lee Marshall
Ginny Newsom
R.A. Pozzi & Sons
Eric Rawlins
Brian Thysell
Claire Vitucci
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Supporters of the Challenge $1-$249
Jay Anderson
Jeanne & Peter Anderson
Karen & Jim Coleman
Cyndi Fischer
Mavis Gallenson
Spencer Griffith
Virginia & Clint Grosse
Carol Lichti & Jim Haag
Laurel Loveland & Tate Jarry
Kacey & Kai Karstens
Kim Day & Jim Kleine
Barb & Loren Lindquist
Kathryn Iverson & Michael Menzel
Kristi Meston
Jamie Musnicki
Jessica & Rick Pozzi
Taryn Pyle
Molly Robertson-Goodrich
Donna & David Stice
Diane Temple
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In-Kind Donors & Super Volunteers
Alphagraphics
American Legion
Broulim’s Supermarket
Jenny Charles
City of Driggs
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
Laura & Randy Curtis
Downtown Driggs Association
Grande Rental
Crystal Hansen
Harmony Design & Engineering
High Range Designs
Kathy Hoffman
Hughes Production
Nan Pugh
Jackson Hole Racing Co.
Jackson Hole Radio
Kate’s Real Food
Anna Kirkpatrick
Liquid Hardware
McDonald’s – Jackson Hole
MD Nursery & Landscaping
Mason Moore
Moose Creek Ranch
Jason O’Neill
Photographers:
C.W. Borrenpohl
Trish Boyd
Linda Swope
Erica Tremblay
RAD Curbside
Rick’s Framing
Rise Coffee House
Scouts B.S.A. – Troop 185
Hana Schmittdiel
Seniors West of the Tetons
Silver Star Communications
Elaine Simmons
Denny Starkey
Stinky Prints
Targhee Athletics
Teton County Sheriff
Teton Geo Center
Teton School District 401
Teton Valley Community Recycling
Teton Valley Foundation
Teton Valley News
Teton Valley Trails & Pathways
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
US Bank
Valley of the Tetons Library
Betty Van Newkirk
Milissa West
Brian White
Mountain Roots Education, formerly Full Circle Education, has benefited greatly from the Tin Cup Challenge for many years. The incredible generosity of the community and matching power of Challengers is critical to the survival of small nonprofits like ours.
The support of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley – including marketing advice, sharing resources, processing donations, and more – allows us to focus on accomplishing our mission. The unrestricted funds raised through the Tin Cup Challenge is our main source of funding to support operational costs so that we can continue to provide hands-on educational experiences in school gardens, farms, and wild places.
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Past Awardees
2017 – Tim Adams – Trails & Pathways
2018 – Amy Verbeten – Friends of the Teton River
2019 – Julie Martin – HAPI Trails
2020 – Joselin Matkins – Teton Regional Land Trust
2021 – All Nonprofits
Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award
The Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes a local nonprofit leader who exemplifies excellence in nonprofit best practices. The Committee consists of past awardees.
This year’s award varied to represent how all our nonprofits came together in the face of the adversity caused by the pandemic. Without a playbook, organizations offered innovation, determination, and collaboration to ensure vital programming with as little disruption to services as possible.
This year’s Dawn Banks Award recognized ALL nonprofit leaders in Teton Valley by commemorating the Community Gazebo at 187 N. Main in Driggs. Bring your lunch, meet a friend, or just stop by to take advantage of this newly renovated Gazebo space this summer!
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Nonprofit Leadership & Support
The Community Foundation continually works to tailor workshops to current nonprofit challenges and to encourage best practices. The Foundation was quick to adapt to CDC guidelines throughout the pandemic – hosting workshops remotely via Zoom and in person when possible.
Even though mostly by Zoom, 43 organizations were represented by staff & board members during the Community Foundation’s 2021 networking and learning opportunities:
“As a new executive director, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s nonprofit workshops have been crucial to help me navigate the complex worlds of grant writing and board/staff organizational expectations. Talks with Tim have been a great opportunity for me to meet other Executive Directors in our community and share best practices and challenges. The Community Foundation really does a fantastic job of supporting nonprofits and their staff in this valley through these programs and through incredible fundraising opportunities like Tin Cup!”
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Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship
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 $8,500 towards the cost of a Private Pilot Certificate – including instruction, flight time, and books. Recipients will incur some fees, as the total cost of obtaining a license is approximately $10,000.
“Receiving the Blake Chapman Scholarship award was an incredible honor and has been the catalyst to pave the path to my future. The incredible education and training I have received through the Teton Aviation program will enable me to continue growing as a pilot and a person.” ~ Gavin Behrens
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Community Emergency Response Fund
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley established the Community Emergency Response Fund in early response to the pandemic in March 2020. This fund can quickly address emergent programmatic needs. Contributions to this fund allow local nonprofits to respond to increased needs in a timely, focused, and efficient manner.
Nonprofits expressed a decreased need for Emergency Response Funds in 2021. The fund continues to exist and supports nonprofits in need, as necessary.
2021 Community Emergency Response Grants:
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2020/21 Community Emergency
Response Fund Donors
Shawn & Tim Adams
Megan & Travis Allen
Phyllis Anderson
Jeanne & Peter Anderson
Phyllis Anderson
Anonymous (8)
Barbara & Gerald Aronowitz
Ray & Bill Belk
Kim & Steve Beres
Matthew Blodgett
Justin Bowersock
Kate Ratcliff & Sue Bradshaw
Erin & Tim Burnham
Joe & Dot Burns
Amanda & Nate Carey
Suellen Carman
Elizabeth Chapman
Holly Tate & Scott Clark
Vicki & Jim Click
Paige Collins
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Gina & Kelley Corbridge
Jean Crabtree
Kirk & Jacqueline Day
Deepen Fund
Catherine Dunn
Samantha Dwinnell
Dawn Felchle
Linda & Price Fessenden
Alice & John Finley
Anne Fish
Greta Frohlich
Garlic Fete
Monica Grohne
Grow Huts
Carol Lichti & Jim Haag
Alison & Peter Hady
Nell & Mark Hanson
Amy & Cory Hatch
Maureen Heimerl
Josee Larochelle & Scott Heinen
Susan & Jack Hogan
Cassie & Bob Hopikes
Paul Hudnut
Timothy L. Hunt
Leslie Jones
Dana & Dave Joslyn
Kacey & Kai Karstens
Eileen Kelly
Kate Koons & the Trivia Buddies
Cheryl Koshuta
Joanne LaBelle
Erica Linnell
Lori Bantekas & Chris Lundberg
Deborah & Robert Malheiro
Rob Marin
Kathleen & Milt May
Liz & Jim McCane
Sharon & Brian McDermott
Pauline & John McIntosh
Paul Mead
Linda & Mike Merigliano
Susan Miller
Allison Monroe
Hannah Mook
Mary Ann & Duncan Moore
Cindy Mueller
Diane & K.C. Murphy
Susan & George Nowack
Molly Absolon & Allen O’Bannon
Stacey Oldham
Sofia Paine
Susan & Jay Pence
Marjorie & Tom Peter
Heather Petty
Lisa & Scott Pierson
Liz Pitcher
Pam & Richard Poduska
Powder Mountain Press
Josie Gray & Jared Power
Jen Price
Leslie Prendergast & Pete Quinlan
Janna Rankin
Joni Paranka & Ben Reese
Cheryl & Jim Reinertsen
Thomas Risniger
John Robertson
Molly Robertson-Goodrich
Pamela & James Ross
Maryann & Frank Russo
Cynthia Rutter
Dean Scheid
Beth & Kurt Seibert
Nancy Siverd
Bradley Smith
Andy Steele
Alice & Bob Stevenson
Shelley & Jason Streit
LeAnn & Tom Talbot
Targhee Athletics
Julia Tellman
Diane Temple
Teton County Local Firefighters 4667
Teton Springs Foundation
Tiny Town Culinary
Natalie Volcko
Astrid & Todd Warden
Scott Warden
Abby & Willy Warner
Lloyd Wiser
Joyce & Felix Zajac
“A Teton Valley High School Counselor came to us in the fall of 2021 saying, “I have personally taken [to the hospita|] or arranged care for on average five students a month this year who have been a harm to themselves. Last year, it was five for the whole school year. And I often can’t find anyone who is taking clients.”
The Community Emergency Response Fund grant we received allowed us to quickly respond to this emergent mental health need by providing the funds necessary to put an extra mental health clinician at the high school one day a week. This grant kept Teton Valley youth safe and allowed many students who otherwise would not have gotten the care they needed to be quickly connected to services.”
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Community Foundation Funds
Whatever your charitable goals are, there is a fund type for you.
Designated Funds
- Bates Teton River Access Project
- Community Foundation of Teton Valley Competitive Grant Program
- Community Foundation of Teton Valley Youth Philanthropy
- Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library, Driggs Branch Permanent Building Fund
- Teton Creek Corridor Collaborative
- Teton Valley Community Emergency Response Fund
Donor-Advised Funds
- A.J. Linnell Memorial Trail Fund
- Andy Tyson Memorial Fund
- Anjali Tate & Gregory Young Fund
- Anonymous
- Deepen Fund
- J. Carlo Cannell Fund
- John & Rosemary Young Fund
- Margie Singleton Memorial Fund
- Mark & Robin Anderson Family Fund
- O’Connor-Larson Donor Advised Fund
- Peaked Sports/Richard Weinbrandt Fund
- Peter David Brendsel Fund for Childrens Literacy
- Pierson Charitable Fund
- Spark Fund
- Susan & Donald Radkoski Charitable Fund
- Watters Family Charitable Fund
- Work Family Fund
Endowment Funds
- Family Safety Network Endowment Fund
- Teton Springs Foundation Fund
Scholarship Fund
- Richard Grundler Scholarship Fund
- Teton EAA Chapter #1049, Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship Fund
“Our donor-advised fund (DAF) with the Community Foundation of Teton Valley serves as our charitable “piggy bank” to give to local and other nonprofits important to us, via a couple clicks on a keyboard, or a simple phone call.
Additionally, giving to a DAF is tax-deductible and truly simplifies our record-keeping for our charitable giving. Come tax time, we only have to remember our single contribution to the DAF versus the dozens of donations we make throughout the year.
Speaking of taxes, it’s also an incredible way to increase the amount you can give to by eliminating capital gains taxes on appreciated assets (I.e., stocks, mutual funds, and more).
Lastly, we have the option to grow the account, with the balance being invested by the Community Foundation, or to donate that growth to the Community Foundation. Given our strong belief in the mission of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, and as a way to support the great work of our local nonprofits, we choose the latter.
Sound interesting? Reach out to Tim Adams to help set up your own charitable piggy bank. “
Gene Marcowka & Jenny Charles
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Additional Programing
These programs work to support our nonprofit community by providing a communication platform to share news, resources, opportunities, and network. Additionally, these reliable resources help save organizations both time and money.
Nonprofit Newsgroup
The Community Foundation’s listserv has continued to be a vital resource to communicate nonprofit needs and share valuable information. This mailing list keeps nonprofits and the community connected to upcoming events, continuing education, jobs, volunteer opportunities, and more with a following of over 250 nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit Resource Library
Our ever-growing resource of books has graduated into a full-fledged little library – available for nonprofit leaders to check out for free. Learn more about best practices on a myriad of nonprofit subjects and grow your knowledge to further your mission.
Equipment Lending Program
We saw a returned use of our Equipment Lending Program in 2021. With so many events and businesses moving to outdoor venues, standard rental equipment was hard to find. This program insured that our nonprofits had the necessary equipment to provide outdoor events throughout the summer and fall. The Community Foundation determined that this program saved nonprofits over $28,000 in rental fees this year alone.
Emergency Funding
Food & Snacks for Summer School Program – Above and Beyond the Classroom
Volunteer Bulletin Board
Through our Volunteer Bulletin Board, nonprofits can post requests for help and residents can match their time, expertise, and passions to the volunteer opportunities that speak to them. The Community Foundation hopes this bulletin board will connect new and existing residents to our nonprofit community as volunteer needs increase alongside growing program needs.
Nonprofit Community Space
The Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Community Space, in our office, re-opened in June with the added precaution of an air filter and group size limits. This space is available to the nonprofit community by reservation to host board meetings and private donor meetings when needed. In 2021, with only 6 months of use, the space saw more than 300 users.
Sponsorships
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Family Safety Network
Downtown Driggs Association
Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival – Teton Regional Land Trust
Teton High School College Week
Teton Valley Balloon Rally
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2021 Community Foundation of Teton Valley Donors
These gracious donors give directly to support the Community Foundation’s mission to elevate lives through the power of generosity.
Thank you for supporting the Foundation directly!
Megan & Travis Allen
Phyllis Anderson
Jan Anderson
Sarah & Tom Balben
Bantekas Accounting & Tax Services: Lori Bantekas & Chris Lundberg
Debra Barracato
Bridget & Joshua Baumeister
Ray & Bill Belk
Jean & Bob Benedict
KT & Craig Bennett
Heidi & Eric Blischke
Borbay: Erin & Jason Borbet
Linda & Chuck Borrenpohl
Mara & Jack Brannon
Gavin & Bryce Broderick
Dorit & Mark Buckley
Dot & Joe Burns
Betty Nelson & Lois Cannon
August & Aaron Christensen
Jonathan Cluck
Donna & Steven Coggins
Karen & Jim Coleman
Susan Miller & Greg Collins
Liz Covairt
Cycle Haven: Derrick Nobman
Laura & Randy Curtis
Sara & Stephen Davis
Joan Davis
Philbin de Got Schulz
Denise Delsignore
Susie & Larry Detrick
Hope DiBartolomeo
Julie Stomper, Willa, Maeve & Derek Di Venere
Michael Dowdall
Catherine Dunn
Lisa Podell & Scott Eberhardt
Eddie5154: Nancy McCullough-McCoy & Mike McCoy
Linda & Jim Edson
Elevated Consulting: Niki Richards
Nell & Bill Fay
John Fedders
Melanie & David Fischel
Anne & Mike Fortier
Katherine & Dino Frangos
Kristen & Ken Fritschel
Nanci F. Garling
Shelley & Lou Gaylord
Beth & Mike Giacobassi
Nancy Griffin
Carol Lichti & Jim Haag
Jo & Jack Haddox
Alison & Pete Hady
Claire & Colin Hames
Nell & Mark Hanson
G. & K. Harrison
Tucky & Brandon Harrison
Maureen Heimerl
Sarah & Michael Heisey
Patricia & Bob Heneage
Peggy & Mike Hinman
Nancy & Jeff Hogenson
Kay Finley & Bob Honsinger
Kathy & Dwight Horsch
Hot Topic: Peggy, Stephanie & Dave Nishio
Beach Huntsman
Laurel Loveland & Tate Jarry
Rita & Fred Johnson
Carl Jordan
Dana & Dave Joslyn
Kacey & Kai Karstens
Katharine Conover-Keller & Fred Keller
Kim Day & Jim Kleine
Lindsay & Drew Kneeland
Lauri & Richard Kragness
Cathy O’Connor & Chris Larson
Leadership at Play: Kat & Bruce Smithhammer
Cheryl Letchworth
Ruth Lindstedt
Janet & Guy Loomis
Susan & John Love
Lucey Electric: Cindy & Jerry Lucey
Erin & Matt Lusins
Judy Allen & Paul Mangold
Gail & Larry Manion
Melanie Marcum
Mary Mason
Kathleen & Milt May
Sharon & Brian McDermott
Pierrette & Charles McIntire
Kate West & Alan McKnight
Sara & Mark Mead
Paul Mead
Julie & Tim Morley
Deirdre & Ben Morris
Janis & Howard Morris
Mary Mullaney & Ralph Mossman
Jaime Musnicki
Marcia & David Nigg
Lindsay Nohl
Ginny & Bruce Northcott
Susan & George Nowack
Julie & Will Obering
Shirley Ora
Charles Otto
Edmundo Palacios
Trish Pansze
Mel & Jeff Paradis
Shawna Burge & Andy Pearson
Laurie Andrews & Perk Perkins
Leanna Peterson
Julia Pieper
Jaclyn Pierce
Lisa & Scott Pierson
Linda & John Prentice
Kate Ratcliff & Susan Bradshaw
Kathryn & Edward Rawn
Debbie & Ron Razzolini
Suzanne Rees
Ellen & Jim Rein
Cheryl & Jim Reinertsen
Lisa Ridgway
RMEF – Jackson Hole Chapter: Rod Dykehouse
Anne & John Robertson
Molly Robertson-Goodrich
Ellen Rosenau
Elizabeth Cattell & Bob Rowen
Fallon & Matt Ryan
Brooke & Donn Saindon
Lynn Sandmann
Julie Martin & G. William Stacey
Marcia & Terry Saunders
Iris & Zinnia Saxer
Dean Scheid
Miriam & Dean Scofield
Linda & John Seiter
Joanne & Bill Shiebler
Mary Shouf
Elaine & Rick Simmons
Nancy Siverd
Carol Smith
Spark Foundation: Nan Pugh
SOAR Northwest: Ari Kotler
Sue & Austin Spitzer
Amy Fradley & David Strickland
LeAnn & Tom Talbot
Elizabeth Thebaud
Teton Realty Blog: Faith & Tayson Rockefeller
Teton Tree House: Sally & Denny Becker
Jenna & Ray Thompson
Tye Tilt
Rich Troy
Vickie & Neil Van Dresar
Betty & Mylan VanNewkirk
Pam & Tom Walker
Kelly & Todd Waller
Astrid & Todd Warden
Diane Ruschke & John Werner
Wheel Wranglers: Katie & Bill McNamara
Annette & Jeff White
Cassandra Buckner & Matthew White
Liz Davy & Michael Whitfield
Tracy Williams
Lisa & Greg Wilson
Caroline Herter & Ben Winship
Susie & David Work
Joyce & Felix Zajac
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Board & Staff
The Board and staff of the Community Foundation consistently keep the success of local nonprofits at the center of their mission – to elevate lives through the power of generosity.
2021 Board of Directors:
The 2021 Board of Directors worked hard to ensure local nonprofits had the funds necessary to withstand increased needs for their services during the pandemic. Our Board understands the necessity of supporting local organizations and programs with a financial foundation they can build upon. Through their personal efforts and connections, local nonprofits are consistently able to increase their impact on the community. The Community Foundation deeply appreciates the service and unwavering support our Board provides both the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and our local nonprofit landscape.
With Gratitude:
Megan Allen
Megan served for a 3-year term as an ever-positive influence on our Board and Grant Committee. Her professional talents directly assisted with marketing strategies and evaluation. Additionally, her insightful questions contributed to well-considered grant decisions, policy, and development of key performance indicators for our Grant Program. We’re grateful that she will continue to serve on the Grant Committee as a “Member at Large”.
Nancy Siverd
In addition to holding roles as Secretary & Vice-Chair on the Executive Committee, Nancy set and met incredible goals as the Chair of Donor Relations. She consistently insisted on raising the bar, in spite of any circumstances, to ensure the Community Foundation offered a meaningful Matching Grant to nonprofits. Through her leadership, the Community Foundation continued to meet Challenger goals – year after year. We’re thrilled to have her stay on as Board Emeritus for two years.
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2021 Staff
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Support the Community Foundation of Teton Valley!
The Community Foundation works to support nonprofits from the inside out – through continuing education, best practices, networking, competitive grants, and our Tin Cup Challenge Matching Grant that covers basic operational costs for organizations.
monthly Talk with Tim series.
As the hub for Teton Valley nonprofits, consider supporting the whole community by supporting the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Together we are stronger.
Local nonprofits fill critical roles in our rural community. This has become even more apparent over the last two years of the pandemic. The Community Foundation’s main focus and primary goal is to provide a foundation for our nonprofit community to build upon. With your donation, you provide stability, consistency, resources, a shoulder to lean on, and a ready cheerleader for all of Teton Valley’s nonprofits year-round.
Thank you for your support!
2022 Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period: June 1 – July 22
The Community Foundation is a nonprofit too! Remember the Community Foundation of Teton Valley when making your designated nonprofit Tin Cup gifts this year and join us to celebrate Teton Valley’s hard-working nonprofits and our generous community on Event Day – Saturday, July 16th in the Driggs City Park – Register to run for nonprofits!
