Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
Leadership Gift Celebrates 10 Years of Tin Cup
It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade! Time flies when you live in a community enriched with the ideals of giving. Our community members consistently go above and beyond in donating valuable resources, time and money to the nonprofits and events that help make Teton Valley the exceptional home it is for all of us. The Donald C. Brace Foundation and Karen Scheid are honoring the 10th anniversary of the Tin Cup Challenge by doubling their traditional contribution and donating…
Tin Cup Challenge Q & A
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…
What goes into hosting the Tin Cup Challenge?
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…
Two Ways to Give: Tin Cup Challenge
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…
What it means to be a Challenger
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…
What is the Tin Cup Challenge? A brief history.
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…
Support Our Local Nonprofits!
[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…
10 Years of Tin Cup – Give, Run, Volunteer
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…
Give While It’s Hot
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…
Thank You Teton Valley!
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…
We couldn’t do it without you – Thank you Donors!
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…
Community Counts: Valley of the Tetons Library
Over 50 years ago a group of forward-thinking women in Teton Valley proposed a library to the county commissioners. They were told to go home and do their dishes. Undeterred, they gathered signatures and volunteers to create a library in Victor. Today, Valley of the Tetons Library has grown to be a cornerstone of Teton County, a vital resource to the community, with 8,755 patrons and yearly stats of 42,000 visits, 18,000 computer sessions, over 1,000 participants in children’s programming,…
Community Counts: Teton Valley Trails & Pathways
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways works to improve your self-powered pursuits. Your contribution is used secure grants, build/maintain year-round trails, purchase vital equipment, and advocate for a better quality of life in Teton Valley. How We Make a Difference — To Communities: Trails and Pathways is a reliable partner, bringing in expertise and funding to help local government and non-profits integrate pathways into their planning and infrastructure. Your support allows us to maintain and expand these relationships on your behalf. …
Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge – a photo contest
Participate in the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge! The Community Foundation of Teton Valley launches the inaugural Tin Cup photo contest on Wednesday, July 1st at 9 AM. As part of the Tin Cup Giving Period, the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge is an initiative designed to capture the impact of local nonprofits and their work through photographs. From July 1st through July 17th, community members and organizations can post nonprofit-inspired photos of themselves or aspects of their favorite nonprofits in action. In other…
2 Ways to Give
With less than a month left in the Giving Period, it’s important to note that there are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. Both ways of giving are integral to the success of this model. Giving designated gifts to nonprofits is the most direct way to support the organizations you love. In these dire times, your gift, of any amount, helps illustrate how much each organization and their mission mean to our community. The other option is to support Teton Valley’s collective of nonprofits through a…
Community Counts: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Since helping successfully establish the County’s Recycling Center in 2011, Teton Valley Community Recycling’s role has grown to being the community collaborator, educator, and advocate for overall waste reduction including improved recycling opportunities. As Teton County’s Solid Waste budget monies go primarily to processing and managing all materials including recyclables brought to our Transfer Station, there is precious little left over to support community outreach and education. Teton Valley Community Recycling fills that role. In addition, we work with the County and…
Community Counts! Teton Valley Aquatics
Help Keep Us Afloat during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge! Teton Valley Aquatics’ mission is to partner with the City of Driggs and the Community of Teton Valley to optimize resources for designing, building, and operating a successful aquatics facility. Why does Teton Valley need an aquatics facility and why does Teton Valley Aquatics exist? Because our community lacks access to year-round public water. Access to water that can provide opportunities to learn and practice water safety and for increased health…
Community Counts! Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue
It’s a beautiful evening for a late summer full moon hike. Two well-equipped hikers head up a trail near Victor to enjoy the view. The hikers reach the top but lose the trail on the way down. They can see the highway, but they just can’t figure out a safe way down. Luckily, they have enough cell phone reception to call 9-1-1. It is about 3 a.m. when dispatch issues a call out to Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue.…
Community Counts! Teton Arts
Teton Arts celebrates the positive power of the creative experience. Our ability to offer art outreach is directly supported through Tin Cup contributions. Research has shown that kids who are able to participate in art activities regularly are more engaged in school, extra-curricular activities, and their communities. The positive benefits of making art are apparent for creators of all ages. Our programs focus on engaging children from a young age while also offering continued growth through the arts for participants of every age. We…
Community Counts! Seniors West of the Tetons
IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS, seniors need help more than ever. Issues senior citizens face such as staying active, proper nutrition, and isolation are more pronounced during this pandemic. Seniors West of the Tetons normally addresses those needs for seniors in Teton Valley. However, due to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Senior Center had to halt public operations, losing multiple revenue streams. Classes stopped. Events were canceled. Despite that, our work continued. Seniors West of the Tetons, commonly referred…
