Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
Community Emergency Response Fund Converts to Opportunities Fund
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s new Opportunities Fund effectively moves resources collected in support of nonprofits during the pandemic into a long-term fund that will help with acute community granting needs going forward. While any nonprofit can apply, funding will be restricted for the next two-years to grants focused on addressing health & human services. Beginning in 2025, the Community Foundation will remove the health & human services restriction, using the fund to facilitate collective impact and address critical community…
Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas Program
$1,000 – Education Foundation of Teton Valley The 2022 Youth Philanthropy students were honored to fully fund a grant of $1,000 to the Education Foundation of Teton Valley for the purpose of supporting Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas – a national parenting program designed to honor and support parents as their child’s first teacher. The Youth Philanthropists recognized the Education Foundation’s concern that low-income parents do not always have the tools to support and assist their children as they start their school-based education. The…
Veterinary Care for Homeless Pets in Teton Valley
$1,000 – PAWS of Teton Valley The 2022 Youth Philanthropy students were pleased to fully fund a grant of $1000 to PAWS of Teton Valley for the purpose of providing veterinary care for homeless pets in Teton Valley. On Jan 1, 2022, PAWS of Jackson Hole acquired the Teton Valley Community Animal Shelter in Driggs, ID, because it was going out of business. Renamed, PAWS of Teton Valley, it is the only open-admission shelter accepting all stray, surrendered, and abandoned…
Cultivating a School Farm and Garden Program
$1,000 – Driggs Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization The 2022 Youth Philanthropy students were honored to fully fund a grant of $1000 to the Driggs Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (DES PTO) for the purpose of providing field-trip educational program days that will help to initiate a farm and garden program at Driggs Elementary School. DES is the last public K-3 elementary school in Teton Valley to have a school farm and garden program and on-site garden. The school has the most…
Maintaining Clean Streets & Volunteer Safety
$500 – Downtown Driggs Association The 2022 Youth Philanthropy students were honored to provide a partial grant of $500 to the Downtown Driggs Association for the purpose of purchasing equipment to keep volunteers and partners safe during large-scale annual Driggs trash pick-up events and streetscape improvement efforts. According to a 2022 report from Teton Regional Economic Coalition, Teton Valley’s population has grown quickly over the past few years, by more than 2000 individuals between 2016 and 2021 alone. The population…
Continuing Education for Animal Care Staff
$500 – Aska’s Animals Foundation The 2022 Youth Philanthropy students were honored to provide a partial grant of $500 to the Aska’s Animals Foundation for the purpose of providing the organization’s animal care staff with continuing education to further their knowledge of canine behavior and development and to better assess and rehabilitate dogs with aggressive tendencies. The Youth Philanthropists recognized Aska Animal’s concern that during COVID many people adopted or bought dogs to keep them company at home and now that…
Rescue Backboard for Summer Pool Program
$500 – Teton Valley Aquatics Youth Philanthropists partially funded a rescue backboard for the Teton Valley Aquatics Summer Pool Program. In 2022, Teton Valley Aquatics expanded its Summer Pool Program to include over 400 adult activity participants. However, with this increase of adults, particularly elderly participants, the risk of removing an unconscious adult from the pool also increased. If an adult medical emergency occurs, the need for a rescue backboard as an effective way to remove an unconscious adult from…
Christmas for Teens
$1,000 – Subs for Santa Youth Philanthropists fully funded Subs for Santa’s proposal for student volunteers to help their program by purchasing Christmas gifts for teens that are age and gender-appropriate, which will be distributed to pre-selected teens in need over the holidays. Teens have, traditionally, been the most difficult age group to satisfy – who would know better than a teen what’s on their list? Teens have long been the most trying group to give appropriate, needed, and desired…
Christmas for Teens
$1,000 – Subs for Santa Youth Philanthropists fully funded Subs for Santa’s proposal for student volunteers to help their program by purchasing Christmas gifts for teens that are age and gender-appropriate, which will be distributed to pre-selected teens in need over the holidays. Teens have, traditionally, been the most difficult age group to satisfy – who would know better than a teen what’s on their list? Teens have long been the most trying group to give appropriate, needed, and desired…
Bike Helmets for Kids
$500 – Teton Valley Community Recycling With a partially funded grant from Youth Philanthropy, Pierre’s Pedal Project, sponsored by Teton Valley Community Recycling, will provide new helmets with every refurbished bike provided to children and adults in Teton Valley. This program’s mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or income, has access to a bike and knows how to safely operate it. The people of Teton Valley love the outdoors and a major activity here is biking for fun and transportation.…
Bike Helmets for Kids
$500 – Teton Valley Community Recycling With a partially funded grant from Youth Philanthropy, Pierre’s Pedal Project, sponsored by Teton Valley Community Recycling, will provide new helmets with every refurbished bike provided to children and adults in Teton Valley. This program’s mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or income, has access to a bike and knows how to safely operate it. The people of Teton Valley love the outdoors and a major activity here is biking for fun and transportation.…
Provide Holiday Meats for Families
$1,000 – 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 variety of meats to community families whose resources are stressed during the holidays. They usually serve approximately 100 households per week and would offer the during a one-week period prior to Thanksgiving. Due to Asian bird flu and a possible shortage of turkeys, the Food Pantry has expanded its offerings to include additional meat varieties.…
2022 Youth Philanthropy Grant Awards
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 12th season, this year’s awards mark a total of $58,000 in granting and 460 students engaged via this multifaceted program. Youth Philanthropy provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping students better understand the…
Community Raises $20.8 Million in 15 Years!
On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the results of the 2022 Tin Cup Challenge. After recognizing the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, donors, and volunteers who support the success of both the Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period and Event Day annually, the Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Tim Adams, announced results to an anticipatory crowd,…
Greg Meyers Receives the 2022 Dawn Banks Award
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Greg Meyers, Executive Director of Teton Arts, is the 2022 recipient of the Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award. Dawn Banks was an incredibly passionate advocate for the nonprofit community and worked tirelessly to support their efforts to elevate life in Teton Valley and fulfill their missions. Now in its sixth year, this award recognizes a local nonprofit leader who exemplifies excellence in nonprofit best practices. This award is accompanied…
Teton Creek Land and Water Trails Project
$2,500 – Teton Valley Trails and Pathways The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this $2,500 grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways to fund the first stages of planning, layout, and design of future trail connections on land recently acquired by The Nature Conservancy in Teton Valley north and west of the Driggs Airport. The Foundation strongly supports Trails and Pathway’s efforts to develop new trails for public use by residents and visitors. This application also…
Community Mental Health and Wellness
$5,000 – Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $5,000 grant to the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition in support of its inaugural Community Mental Health & Wellness Program which is designed to strengthen existing mental wellness work; educate community partners, and raise public awareness. The Community Foundation strongly supports Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition’s efforts to promote community mental health and wellness. According to the report 2022 State of Mental…
Certified Lacrosse Safety Equipment
$3,000 – Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this $3,000 grant to the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association for the purchase of National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) certified chest protectors. The Foundation strongly supports the purchase of safety-certified lacrosse equipment to further protect Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association participants and keep Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association in compliance with national lacrosse safety standards to be eligible for…
Pantry Remodel for Installation of Food Safety Sink and Prep Area
$4,600 – Teton Valley Food Pantry The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $4,600 grant to the Teton Valley Food Pantry to remodel its space to accommodate as a stainless-steel sink with a stainless-steel food prep area. The Community Foundation strongly supports Teton Valley Food Pantry’s efforts to improve its efficiency and safety and in repackaging food for the community. Teton Valley Food Pantry’s mission is to distribute fresh and nutritious foods to food insecure community…
2022 Summer Pool Program
$4,000 – Teton Valley Aquatics The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $4,000 grant to Teton Valley Aquatics to offer beginner swim lessons and four days/week of additional pool programs through its Summer Pool Program. The Foundation strongly supports the use of these grant funds to keep Teton Valley Aquatic’s programs financially accessible, which will, in turn, improve the health and safety of many in the Teton Valley community. Teton Valley children face significant barriers to…
