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…

  Accept the challenge as a business, a community member or both! Challengers are a special group of corporations and individuals who give $1,000 or more to the Challenger Fund each year during the 9-week giving period of the Tin Cup Challenge. Gifts to the Challenger Fund are used to provide matching grants to participating nonprofits, host the Tin Cup Celebration and so much more. The Challenger Fund is the starting block against which both donors and nonprofits lean solidly…

A Charitable Legacy An incredible legacy of charitable giving in the Tetons began in 1997 when an anonymous couple donated $500,000 to create an innovative fundraiser that would support local nonprofits and inspire community giving – Old Bill’s Fun Run for Charities was born. Graciously Old Bill’s and the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole incorporated Teton Valley nonprofits into their fold to help support nonprofit services on both sides of Teton Pass in the early years; however, as Teton Valley…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Tin Cup Challenge provides a full cup of critical funding for Teton Valley nonprofits on an annual basis. Donations made during the 9-week Tin Cup giving period are completely unrestricted funds to be used by each organization in the most strategic way possible. This freedom means that Tin Cup donations and matched funds account for a significant portion of local nonprofits’ annual operating budgets. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to provide support, momentum and matching grants…

This coming Saturday, July 15th, marks a decade of exceptional generosity in Teton Valley through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and the Tin Cup Challenge. In our first nine years, together, we have raised $9.5 million for Teton Valley nonprofits. In turn, these tireless organizations have continued to grow and fulfill vital needs for our unique, rural locale. On Saturday, residents from all walks of life will converge in the heart of Teton Valley to celebrate the impact nonprofits…

This Friday at 5pm marks the last chance to give in this year’s Tin Cup Challenge! The Tin Cup Challenge is the most significant fundraiser of the year for Teton Valley nonprofits. Donations collected during the 9-week giving period of the Tin Cup Challenge make up a significant portion of annual operating budgets for these organizations. Additionally, the efficiency of the Tin Cup streamlined giving for 45 nonprofits this year. That means our nonprofits can concentrate on the business of…

Teton Valley has risen to the challenge for 10 years running! Thank you for making the Tin Cup Challenge such a successful philanthropic event year after year. Pooling our resources means a win for the whole valley. Forty-five nonprofits participated in this year’s 9-week giving period. Streamlining fundraising through this unique philanthropic model meets the needs of both our nonprofits and donors. By participating in the Tin Cup, nonprofits can spend more time focusing on the programs and services they…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley would like to offer our sincere gratitude to all of you who supported your favorite nonprofits during the 10th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. Your contributions added up to make this our most successful year to date – breaking all previous records and raising $1,538,727! This is a 71% increase over our first Tin Cup in 2008. In just 10 years, the Tin Cup Challenge has raised $11 million for the health and well-being of our community of 10,000 residents. We are thrilled to…