In 2007, a group of concerned citizens gathered to discuss the future of Teton Valley’s nonprofits. Teton Valley’s population had grown significantly in the preceding years and the number of nonprofits was rapidly multiplying in order to address the needs of the growing citizenry. This increase in the number of nonprofits operating in Teton Valley began making it more difficult for the Community …
9th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Kick-Off to be Held March 9th
2016 marks the 9th year for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s annual Tin Cup Challenge and on Wednesday, March 9th the meeting that signifies the kick-off will be held from 8:30 – 10 AM at the Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center in Driggs. Nonprofits interested in participating in the 9th Annual Tin Cup Challenge are required to send one representative to this informational …
Spring Grant Cycle to Open March 1st
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that the Spring Grant Cycle will open at 9am on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 with grant applications due by 5pm on Friday, March 25, 2016. Local nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley are welcome to apply. Eligible nonprofit organizations include 501c3 public charities, local schools …
We LOVE Your LOVE!
This post first appeared on our blog on February 13, 2015. As Valentine's Day approaches, we wanted to share this "love letter" to our community again because we remain in love with your love of Teton Valley. Candlelit dinner reservations are being made, bouquets of red roses are being scheduled for delivery and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are flying off store shelves, which can mean only one …
Community Foundation to Offer Grant Writing Workshop
Mark your calendar and get your space reserved for our first workshop of 2016 on Friday, February 19th from 8:30 AM to noon at the Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center. This half day Grant Writing workshop, led by Foundation Executive Director Carrie Mowrey, will provide participants with the tools and knowledge to identify and plan for funding sources, write a compelling grant proposal and …
Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Grants Now Being Accepted
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, in partnership with the Dual Immersion Government class at Teton High School, is now accepting grant applications through Friday, February 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM as part of the 2016 Youth Philanthropy Program. “This program is an excellent opportunity for introducing the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping them to better understand …
What’s Your Story?
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was founded in 2007 with a mission to improve lives through the power of generosity. At our core, we believe in the power of generosity to improve lives and we seek ways in which we can act as impartial leaders and professionals in our community while promoting a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration. Every day we seek to serve our mission by …
The Power of Generosity at Work in Our Community
As the New Year approaches and we prepare to say goodbye to 2015, the Community Foundation wants to take a moment and celebrate all that was accomplished through the grants program this year because of our community of donors. Their generosity funded 32 initiatives in our community with over $50,000 in grant money that may not otherwise have been available. The organizations that received these …
Community Foundation of Teton Valley Awards Fall Grants
We are proud to announce that the Community Foundation has awarded 8 competitive grants to Teton Valley nonprofits during the 2015 Fall Grant Cycle, for a total of $18,900. “We received a number of well-written, high quality grant applications this cycle. We found the proposals so compelling that the Foundation funded the majority of the applications submitted. This was made possible by the …
Tin Cup by the Numbers
As the busy summer season draws to a close, we are thrilled to officially report to you regarding the success of the 8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. We once again marvel at our community's generosity in action, as together we raised an astounding $1,157,601 benefitting Teton Valley nonprofits. But that’s only one of the many numbers worth celebrating. Because of our community’s spirit of …