The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is proud to launch the 18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge—a unique, community-wide fundraiser that brings together neighbors across the valley to support the organizations that make life in the Tetons vibrant, resilient, and connected. From Friday, June 13, through Friday, July 25 at 5 PM, anyone can give to their favorite local nonprofits through a single, streamlined donation, which is partially matched by generous businesses and individuals. This means your gift goes further to support the critical work, dedication, and impact of the nonprofits…

There’s a new bloom on the horizon in Teton Valley.  B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway, a nonprofit initiative committed to transforming the scenic Highway 33 corridor between Victor and Driggs, Idaho, into a vibrant tapestry of native wildflowers. This 8-mile stretch—roughly 100 acres of roadside land—will soon become not only more beautiful, but also a vital habitat for native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Why Wildflowers? The idea is simple: beauty and biodiversity go hand in hand. Native wildflowers…

From the exam room to the inbox, literacy today means far more than reading—and Valley of the Tetons Library is here to help. When you hear the word “literacy,” you might picture books, storytimes, or learning to read. And while traditional reading and writing remain at the heart of a thriving community, literacy today reaches far beyond the pages of a book. In today’s world, being literate also means understanding how to manage your health, protect your finances, navigate technology,…

Life is rarely a linear experience. We all experience highs when we feel on top of the world, and lows when everything seems to go wrong. Financial strain can hit hard, making it feel impossible to keep up. Something as common as a sports injury can instantly throw a curveball in someone’s life and trigger a downward financial spiral if it prevents them from working. This is exactly what happened to a hard-working Teton Valley community member, who found the strength to…

Behind each mile of singletrack and each smiling rider is Mountain Bike the Tetons—your regional mountain bike nonprofit that depends on your support to continue building trails, skills, and a stronger community. It takes dedicated staff, essential infrastructure, and reliable operational support to keep the wheels turning here year-round.  Mountain Bike the Tetons strengthens a healthy, vibrant community by protecting access to trails, maintaining them with care, and advancing mountain biking resources across the Teton region. Each season, our staff maintains 120+ miles…

With your support through the Tin Cup Challenge, we can continue advancing our mission to provide rescue, sanctuary, and canine behavioral support—not just for dogs, but for their people and all animals in need. Your generosity helps dogs like Rosie rewrite the ending of her story and turn the page to a new, hopeful chapter. Meet Rosie. She’s adoptable, thriving in foster care, and utilizing our Canine Behavior Program.  In 2024, Rosie found herself at the Western Fremont County Humane…

This summer marks a major milestone for the Teton Valley Foundation—20 years of community-supported music, recreation, and culture in the heart of the Tetons. What began as a grassroots idea to bring people together through shared experiences has blossomed into one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in the region. From free summer concerts at Music on Main to year-round action on the ice at Kotler Arena, TVF continues to create spaces where neighbors connect, families gather, and the community thrives.…

 We make Teton Valley awesome by providing middle and high school students with mentors, spaces, and events so they can live life to the fullest! We do this by providing fun, adventurous, life-changing and skill-building experiences and by going to where the students already are to support them in the awesome things they are already doing! In a recent study, Young Life learned that over 40% of Gen Z kids say they feel unloveable. We have made it our aim to…

 Tucked in the middle of Victor, Idaho, the Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus is more than just a school; it’s a learning community rooted in curiosity, compassion, and a deep connection to place. As we participate in this year’s Tin Cup Challenge, we invite you to take a closer look at what makes our school unique and how your support helps us continue to grow a generation of thoughtful, engaged learners in Teton Valley. A School That Feels Like Home…

Each year, the Tin Cup Challenge reminds us of the incredible power of community. It’s because of you—our neighbors, friends, and supporters—that Teton Regional Land Trust continues to protect the working lands and wild spaces that define Teton Valley.  In a time of increasing development and environmental pressures, your Tin Cup gift directly safeguards what matters most: open space, clean water, healthy wildlife populations, and the agricultural heritage of our valley. With your help, we’ve permanently protected over 12,000 acres…

Big news! ABC-Above and Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley is thrilled to announce the expansion of our programs to include 4th and 5th graders, beginning in the 2025-26 school year. This growth will allow our after-school, fifth-day, and summer initiatives to support even more students in the Teton Valley community. The 4th-5th grade program will place a strong emphasis on STEM education, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—skills that are increasingly crucial in…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting on Tuesday, March 11. The meeting will take place from 9 to 10 AM at the Community Foundation office at 189 North Main Street, Suite 112 in Driggs.  The first half-hour is mandatory for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have been absent for more than two years.  The second half of the meeting, starting at…

The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship was created by a passionate group of individuals who wanted to provide students in Teton County, ID, with the opportunity to learn to fly. This scholarship provides up to $12,000 toward 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 $13,000. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by June 1st of the…

Q: What is the Tin Cup Challenge? A: One of the most innovative charitable fundraisers in the nation, the Tin Cup Challenge is also one of the most successful. In 2016, the event raised $1,263,829 from 964 donors. Since 2008, this event has raised an astounding $9,546,466, directly benefitting Teton Valley’s cherished nonprofits working tirelessly to enhance our quality of life. Q: How does it work? A: During the 9-week charitable giving period, donors make gifts to the Community Foundation of…

Would you believe that planning for the Tin Cup Challenge begins in December! In the cold, dark moths of winter, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley begins to strategize for the hopefully sunny, 3rd Saturday in July. Tin Cup budget approval, event changes, strategic planning, and reserving event-related dates and venues gets the Tin Cup ball rolling before the year is out. In the new year things begin to simmer as vacant Tin Cup Captain positions are identified. Tin Cup…

There are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. During this 9-week giving period, you can donate to the Designated Nonprofit Fund, the Challenger Fund or both. Choose to donate to the Designated Nonprofit Fund and 100% of your donation goes to the designated nonprofits of your choice during the giving period. Your gift provides unrestricted funding to promote and support the charitable mission of each participating nonprofit. Designated nonprofit funds received during the giving period are given…