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The Community Foundation is excited to be celebrating our 16th anniversary! The impact of our first 15 years is remarkable – stretching across all nonprofit sectors and helping the entire locale of Teton Valley, from community members to critters. From 2008-2022, your consistent partnership has garnered nearly $20.8 million in support of local nonprofits through the Tin Cup Challenge. This is an impressive number, given our relatively small population.
Over 16 years, the Challenger Fund has awarded $629,675in Competitive Grants that directly impact the community, serving critical needs in a timely manner. Additionally, Youth Philanthropy has not only touched 328 graduating seniors but also granted $58,000 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 grow with our community. Thank you for 15 years!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
Board Chair
Thanks to our incredible community, 2022 was the 15th year of growth for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. The success of the Foundation over the past 15 years elevates philanthropy in support of local nonprofits. With your help, the Tin Cup event raised more money than ever.
Challengers showed their generosity by pushing the Challenger Fund higher. Throughout the year, volunteers came forward to make our events and presentations successful. Teton Valley nonprofit organizations demonstrate tireless energy in making life richer for all. Thank you all for your continued support of philanthropy!
In July of 2022, the Tin Cup Event Day in Driggs City Park was a fantastic community event. People from all corners of the valley and beyond run, walk, or just visit with the nonprofits at their booths. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
The fourth quarter of 2022 was a time of transition for the Foundation. We welcomed Bonnie Self as our new Executive Director. She has hit the ground running because of her time in the valley. She brings her extensive experience with nonprofits to the position. She has picked up the reins of the organization and is moving it forward.
With our donor’s help, the Community Foundation continues to grow our Grant Fund programs. For example, Youth Philanthropy allows high school students to review and evaluate grant requests and present them to the winning applicants. Our devoted team at the Community Foundation, Claire Vitucci, Brian Thysell, and now Bonnie Self, are essential to all our work. We are grateful for their expertise and dedication and you for helping make all our work possible.
Sincerely,
Scott Pierson Board Chair
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
Executive Director
As the Community Foundation winds down from its busiest season, I am so grateful to all those who helped and welcomed me to my new role. It is hard to adequately express the appreciation I have for the reconnections and new connections I have made. The nonprofit community has been a joy to work with and learn from. The supporters and partners have been generous, kind, and engaging. And the board of directors and staff have been patient and helpful as I get my feet on the ground.
Getting to know the board and staff over the past year, it is no surprise 2022 was so successful for the Community Foundation. It is a cohesive group of committed hard-working, and thoughtful leaders that oversee the critical mission of improving lives in Teton Valley. Their leadership is without bounds, and
I thank our outgoing members, Astrid, Nan, and Randy, for their endless hours of dedication. Tim Adams, who led the Foundation in 2022 and through a pandemic prior to that, also deserves many accolades for his time and positive energy to advance so many important efforts carried on today. Their impact will be felt for years to come.
With Gratitude,
Bonnie Self Executive Director
Foundation Programs
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Competitive Grants Program
The Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant Program has awarded $581,377 to Teton Valley’s nonprofit community in a strategic and impactful way over 15 years. This initiative aims to support innovative projects and initiatives across various sectors. The program encourages applicants to develop compelling proposals that address critical challenges and drive positive change in their respective fields. By providing financial resources and recognition to successful applicants, the Foundation promotes excellence, collaboration, and the advancement of solutions that have the potential to make a lasting difference in our community.
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 who make this program and these grants possible!
In 2022, the Community Foundation awarded 16 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits. $71,248 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.
The Youth Philanthropy Grant Program is an empowering initiative that aims to cultivate and support the philanthropic spirit among graduating seniors. This program allows young people to make a tangible difference in their communities by offering financial grants to fund innovative and impactful projects. By encouraging youth to identify and address social issues that matter to them, the program nurtures leadership skills, fosters empathy, and promotes a sense of responsibility toward creating positive change. Through this grant program, young philanthropists are empowered to envision and implement projects that have a lasting and meaningful impact on society, inspiring a new generation of compassionate and engaged citizens.
Now in its 12th year, the 2022 awards mark the granting of $58,000 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 community.
The Youth Philanthropy Program is made possible through the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers and 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 enhanced students’ traditional granting capacity with an additional gift, giving them $7,000 in awards to distribute during the Youth Philanthropy grant cycle.
Seniors worked through 17 grant applications with a total funding ask of $14,810. After thorough discussion over three class periods, they awarded four projects full funding and five projects partial grant awards with the funds they had at their disposal.
youth Philanthropy Donors, In memory of Paul Reimers
Teri & William McKinley Victoria & James Munthali
Many thanks to RAD Curbside for sponsoring the Awards Pizza Party!
2022 tETON vALLEY
Youth Philanthropy Award Ceremony
The Community Foundation
TIN CUP CHALLENGE
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. The Tin Cup Challenge provides operational funds for local nonprofits, which can be difficult to find funding for through grants or private donations. This annual drive offers organizational stability and dependability.
Total Funds Raised: $2,503,922 a 13% increase over last year!
Thank You
247 Business & Community Challengers
19 Friends of the Challenge
14 Supporters of the Challenge & thousands of designated contributions.
1,308 Donors were inspired to give, meaning one in four Teton Valley households donated through this year’s Tin Cup.
On average, each donor designated to 4.5 organizations.
54 participating nonprofits were awarded a 50% Matching Grant.
In 15 years, the Tin Cup Challenge has raised nearly $20.8million for the health and well-being of our community.
2022 Tin Cup
Community Challengers
Tin Cup Community 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 Teton Ridge Foundation
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 Barbara & Mike Morey Charles & Anne Murphy Memorial Fund Rosemary & John Young
Bronze $10,000+
Anonymous (4) Jean & Bob Benedict Dot & Joe Burns Pauline Elliott & Tony Dodge Emery & Bill Royall Lee Simmons Spark Foundation Beverly & Don Watson
Copper $7,500+
Gina & Kelley Corbridge Kathy & Tom Hoffman Jennifer Price Margie Singleton Memorial Fund Nancy Siverd
Nickel $5,000+
Robin & Mark Anderson Nan Pugh & Mike Barklow Holly Tate & Scott Clark Amy & Dave Dery Kaye & Harold Dunn Alice & John Finley Kris & John Fisher Ami Sharp & Dean Jones M Lazy M Foundation Greg Scott Lucyna & Dan Shefter LeAnn & Tom Talbot Vickie & Neil Van Dresar Margot & Tim Watters Anjali Tate & Greg Young
Pewter $2,500+
Megan & Travis Allen Patty Sticher & Clark Arick Cheryl Koshuta & Al Black Jean Crabtree Tania & Tom Evans Dawn Felchle
PEWTER $2,500+ cont.
Keith Gnagey Carole & Leo Henikoff Janet Conway Heslin & Buol Heslin Tina Culman & Chuck Iossi Robin & John Janes Dana & Dave Joslyn Norma Jean & Steven Kearsley Katharine Conover-Keller & Fred Keller Cathy O’Connor & Chris Larson Ellen Lederman Susan & Mayo Lykes Jenny Charles & Gene Marcowka Mary Ann & Duncan Moore Pamala & Ted Nolan Hilary & Carlos Ordonez Trey Peacock Marjorie & Tom Peter Lisa & Scott Pierson Pam & Dick Poduska Cheryl & James Reinertsen Ellen Rosenau Dean Scheid Julia & Michael Scheller Sharon & Martin Scott Michelle & Stephen Wade Sandra & Roy Walters Sonya & Andrew Watson Kate Ohlandt & Jerry Wirkus Barbara & Jerry Wolahan Joyce & Felix Zajac
Brass $1,000+
Patience Mason Allaway Zoila & Ben Albies Anonymous (11) Anonymous – In honor of Carole Lowe Marie Zolezzi & Richard Barton Dargie & Justin Bowersock Mara & Jack Brannon Ann-Toy & Porter Broughton Susan & Dick Brown Tammy & Mo Brown Amanda & Nate Carey Jeff Carter Amy & Steve Charlton Kathy & Christian Cisco Patricia O’Leary & Tom Clark Barbara & Steve Cogswell Mr. Andrew Condie Laura & Randy Curtis Amy & Bill Cutting Lora & Jim Davis Ken Dunn Nancy & John Elliot Dawn Chirwa & Andrew Fanara Valez Bird & Richard Feuerborn – In Honor of Jay Anderson Deborah & David Fosdick Jill & Lou Fragoso Brenda & Chuck Fulp Keelin Kelly & Michael Gadsen Dennis & Susi Gertmenian Fund Martha & Richard Gooding Riesa & James Halpert Catherine & Chad Hankinson Allison & Jaimie Hayne
Brass $1,000+ cont.
Melissa & Herb Heirmerl Patricia (Solameé) & Bob Heneage Sandy Hessler Mark Crook & Ron Hickman Alisha & Chad Horrocks Kathy & Tim Hunt Rita & Fred Johnson Elaine Johnson Boots Knighton Kathy & Jeff Ladd Wray & Lani Landon Leadership at Play Edie & Richard Lewis Rose Hendricks & Ty Mack Deborah & Bob Malheiro Sue & Tim Mason Liz & Jim McCane Peggy & Bob McCollum Nancy McCullough-McCoy & Michael McCoy Shawn & Chris Meisl Robert Milo Elaine & Eric Moehring Debbie & Bob Nickell Kathleen O’Neil & John Norton Molly Absolon & Allen O’Bannon Perkins Charitable Foundation Laurie Andrews & Perk Perkins Liz Pitcher & Hugh Pitcher Twing & Chuck Pitman Sally Plows William Polk Linda & John Prentice Putnam Foundation Susan & Don Radkoski Romy & Mark Rasmus Joni Paranka & Ben Reese Kathleen Renfro Pamela & James Ross Karen & Jazz Russell Cynthia Rutter Brooke & Donn Saindon Marcia & Terry Saunders Julie Krumpen & James Severance Travis Gay & Thomas Sneed Lori & Robert Spoelhof Mary Carol Staiger Peggy & John Stanchfield Lina Marquis & Linda Swope Sandy Szakach Larry Thal Susie & Tripp Transou Anna Trentadue & The Outlaws – in memory of Rusty Cheney Linda & John Unland Gini & Clint Van Siclen Bette & Peter Versloot Lisa & Glenn Vitucci Virginia Vitucci-Whitlock Natalie & Josh Volcko Donna & David Wahoff-Stice Astrid & Todd Warden Ron Weston Eugen Williams Jane & Mike Wine Caroline Herter & Ben Winship Sue & Paul Zoby
Maryann and I chose to support Teton Valley nonprofit organizations through the Tin Cup Challenge. We also support these organizations with direct donations. In supporting both individual nonprofit organizations and the Challenger Fund, we are part of a group that has historically turned every dollar donated into a dollar and a half or more!
Maryann & Frank Russo
2022 Tin Cup
Business Challengers
Business Challengers are community leaders who recognize Tin Cup funds’ significance and real impact on our community. These businesses understand the rural nature of Teton Valley and the necessity of neighborly support to thrive. As Business Challengers, these companies give back to the community by supporting a Match Grant to all participating nonprofits.
Silver Business $15,000+
Bronze Business $10,000+
Copper Business $7,500+
Nickel Business $5,000+
Pewter Business $2,500+
Brass Business $1,000+
2022 Tin Cup
Friends of the Challenge
Sally & Bruce Adams Debra Adams Shawn & Tim Adams Anonymous (2) Alyssa & Kasey Collins Jim Farmer Shannon Doyle & Gil Hundley
Tom Kalange Sheilah Grebe & Gene Morandi Suzanne Rees & Ray Nakakura Deb Rouleau & Dan Pauroso Molly Robertson-Goodrich Leslie & Don Roth
Amy Fradley & David Strickland Brian Thysell John Thysell Claire Vitucci Pam & Tom Walker
2022 Tin Cup
Supporters of the Challenge
Jay Anderson Holly Fox Virginia & Clint Grosse Carol Lichti & Jim Haag Laurel Loveland & Tate Jarry
Robert Meston Dave Monroe Jamie Musnicki Alli Norland Corey Stanley
Julia Tellman Rita & Steve Thysell Gerald Williams Charles Woodward
The Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes a local nonprofit leader who exemplifies excellence in nonprofit best practices. The Committee consists of past awardees.
2022’s Award Winner, Greg Meyers, Executive Director of Teton Arts
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.
“Winning the EEA scholarship means that I can get a head start on the career I want to pursue throughout my life.”
In addition to resources readily available year-round, 199 nonprofit leaders participated in 17 networking and learning opportunities. The most unique of these offerings was a Strategic Planning Cohort that the Community Foundation partially sponsored in the Fall. Seven participating Executive Directors spent a full day with their Board Chairs to focus on strategic planning and custom software that helps keep nonprofit staff and board moving forward on their chosen roadmap. This cohort meets monthly and has access to the software for two years!
Networking and learning opportunities offered by the Community Foundation provide the nonprofit community with impactful connections, collaborations, and successes. Talks with Tim, now E.D. Exchanges, provide a monthly check-in for Executive Directors to help ensure local organizations’ stability, sustainability, and success. Workshops provide in-depth, concentrated learning with peers on locally relevant subjects. Pocket Talks are an accessible, 1-hour introduction to vital nonprofit subjects. Board Briefs offer new and seasoned board members an opportunity to embrace best practices, understand ever-changing roles in growing organizations, dispel nonprofit myths, and ask questions.
Margie Singleton was a stalwart advocate for Teton Valley. This fund was set up to honor her commitment.
Ron Weston
Investing in an agency fund with the Community Foundation has allowed Teton Valley Community Recycling the financial security the organization has been striving for over the last 25 years. It has allowed us to plan for the organization’s future by growing our capacity at a rate that works for us all while ensuring we have funds to support us when we get there.
Angela Saggiomo, Executive Director, Teton Valley Community Recyling
Opportunities Fund
This fund was renamed at the end of 2022, converting the Community Emergency Response Fund to help with acute community granting needs. While any nonprofit can apply, funding will be restricted to grants focused on addressing health & human services for the next two years. Beginning in 2025, the Community Foundation will remove the health & human services restriction, using the fund to facilitate collective impact and address critical community needs.
2022 Grants:
$4,000 – Teton Valley Food Pantry
$5,000 – Education Foundation of Teton Valley
2022 Donors:
Thomas Crowell / The Crowell Family Foundation Les Mason Cindy Mueller Susan & George Nowack Julie & Will Obering
Twing & Chuck Pitman Ellen Rosenau Crystal & Chris Sacca Janine Tollestrup Kim & Fred Wright
Additional Programming
Nonprofit Community Space
966 users in 2022
Available by reservation to host nonprofit board meetings and private donor meetings.
Nonprofit leaders can check out resources for free. Learn more about best practices on a myriad of nonprofit subjects and grow your knowledge to further your mission.
Sponsorships
Teton Geo Center
Downtown Driggs Association
Teton Regional Land Trust
THRIVE – Mission Met
Teton Valley Balloon Rally
2022 Direct Contributing Members
Community Foundation Donors
These gracious donors give directly to support the Community Foundation’s mission to elevate lives through the power of generosity.
Lara & Chris Agnew Jeanne & Peter Anderson Phyllis Anderson Anonymous (11) Sarah & Thomas Balben Jill & William & Baskin Bridget & Josh Baumeister Ray & Bill Belk Jean & Bob Benedict Jill & Bart Birch B.J. & David Bishop Heidi & Eric Blischke Jen Zung & Randy Blough Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Alice & Bill Boney Thomas Booth Jan & John Borstelmann Lalitha & Paul Brakke Mara & Jack Brannon Gavin & Bryce Broderick Neal Brodsky Ann-Toy & Porter Broughton Alison Brush Stacey Nail & James Canedy Arne Carter Sara Carter Cascade CPAs Sandy Chio CityPass Coleman Family Fund Susan Miller & Gregory Collins Laura & Randy Curtis Tammy & Chip Cushman Deb Barracato & Mike Cyr Amy & Bill Cutting JudyLou Davis Deepen Fund Susan Detweiler Julie Stomper, Willa, Maeve & Derek Di Venere Janette & Paul Diegel Digital Lift Catherine Dunn Linda & Jim Edson Lisa Elenz Virginia Faulkner-Monks Dawn Felchle Melanie & David Fischel Mark Fisher Jannine & Scott Fitzgerald Gene Forsythe John Foster Katherine & Dino Frangos Irma Garcia Virginia & Clint Grosse Janna & William Grover Ruth & Stephen Grubbs Katrin Duennnemann & Henry Grundin Carol Lichti & Jim Haag Jo & Jack Haddox Alison & Peter Hady Claire & Colin Hames Mary Lou & Paul Hansen
High Point Cider Margaret & Michael Hinman Nancy & Jeff Hogenson Kay Finley & Bob Honsinger Stacy Stamm & Ian Hosek Beach Huntsman Tina Culman & Chuck Iossi Susan & Jeff Jackson Jeri Thomson & David James Robin & John Janes Laurel Loveland & Tate Jarry Chris & Grady Jensen, DAS Optics Delwyn Jensen Elaine Johnson Rita & Frederick Johnson Carl Jordan Dana & David Joslyn Kacey & Kai Karstens Kim Day & Jim Kleine Barbara & Tim Larkin Cathy O’Connor & Chris Larson Christine Leusch Amy Lindsey Ruth Lindstedt Linda Long Susan & John Love Lori Bantekas & Christopher Lundberg Matthew & Erin Lusins Family Fund Susan & Mayo Lykes Judy Allen & Paul Mangold Mary Marcowka Jenna & George Martin Mary Mason Kathleen & Milton May W. Corby May Broward Atwater & Derry McBrinn Nancy McCullouigh-McCoy & Michael McCoy Pauline & John McIntosh Katherine West & Alan McKnight Shawn & Chris Meisl Linda & Mike Merigliano Kristi Meston Marcia Plows & Dave Miller Allison & Dave Monroe Lori & Charles Morell Barbara & Michael Morey Julie & Tim Morley Deirdre & Ben Morris Mary Mullaney & Ralph Mossman Sue Muncaster James & Victoria Munthali Molly Grove & Tom Murphy Jaime Musnicki Marcia & David Nigg Lindsay Nohl Susan & George Nowack Molly Absolon & Allen O’Bannon Julie & Will Obering Shirley Ora Charles Otto
Trish Pansze Deborah Rouleau & Daniel Pauroso Lisa & Scott Pierson Lynne Wolfe & Dan Powers Linda & John Prentice Nan Pugh Benjamin Rae Kate & Susan Ratcliff Debbie & Ronald Razzolini Joni Paranka & Ben Reese Ellen & Jim Rein Niki Richards Barbara & Rusty Roberts Molly Robertson-Goodrich Ellen Rosenau Angela Saggiomo & Will Roth Jason Ruff Fallon & Matt Ryan Brooke & Donn Saindon Lauren Bennett & Michael Sanchez Lynn Sandmann Pam Sather Iris & Zinnia Saxer Mimi & Dean Scofield Mary Shouf Elaine & Rick Simmons Nancy Siverd Lynn Skilton Jill & Boyd Smith Suzanne & Austin Spitzer Mary Lombardi & Chuck Spray Julie Martin & William Stacey Alice & Bob Stevenson Kathleen & Jerry Stillman Amy Fradley & David Strickland Reed Sullivan Kelly Milligan & David Susong Hayes Swinney Systemic Change Fund LeAnn & Tom Talbot Carol Taylor Jenna & Ray Thompson Rich Troy Nancy & Dirk Tyler Valley Lumber & Rental Dina Vandenberg Betty & Mylan VanNewkirk Amy & Dan Verbeten Pam & Tom Walker Kelly & Todd Waller Astrid & Todd Warden Liz Davy & Michael Whitfield Corinne & Danny Wicke Tracy Williams Caroline Herter & Ben Winship Charles Woodward Susan & David Work Joyce & Felix Zajac
Community foundation of teton valley
2022 Board & Staff
OUR Board
Astrid Warden
Board Chair
Gene Marcowka
Vice-Chair
Ben Reese
Treasurer
Shawn Meisl
Secretary
Randy Blough
Tina Culman
Delwyn Jensen
Nominating Co-Chair
Sue Mason
Donor Relations Chair
Stella Martin
Scott Pierson
Nan Pugh
Grant Chair Nominating Co-Chair
LeAnn Talbot
Natalie Volcko
Pam Walker
Nancy Siverd
Board Emeritus
Our STAFF
Bonnie Self
Executive Director
Claire Vitucci
Marketing & Communications
Brian Thysell
Program Manager
Good-Bye
Tim Adams
Tim Adams came to the Community Foundation with more than 20 years of nonprofit experience under his belt. After growing Teton Valley Trails & Pathways from a part-time E.D. to a full-time position with staff over the course of a decade, he was even more well-versed to be a mentor for local nonprofit leaders as the Executive Director of the Community Foundation. He successfully led the Foundation for four years and through the heart of the pandemic. We wish him well on his next adventure.
Thank you for your Service
LeAnn Talbot
After two terms and six years of dedicated service, LeAnn stepped down to focus on her grandchildren. She generously served as Secretary on the Executive Committee for five years and was an integral leader within the Donor Relations Committee. LeAnn has been instrumental in numerous strategic planning sessions and in building out Key Performance Indicators for our organization. While she’ll be deeply missed, we know that the mission of the Community Foundation is dear to her heart, and she will continue to champion our work. Thank you!
Thanks to our incredible community, 2022 was the 15th year of growth for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. The success of the Foundation over the past 15 years elevates philanthropy in support of local nonprofits. With your help, the Tin Cup event raised more money than ever.
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