Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting 2024

On Tuesday, March 12th, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half-hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have been absent from participating for more than two years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Community Foundation office, 189 North Main Street, Suite 112 in Driggs. It is highly suggested that…

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Grant Success: A Place to Gather

The Teton County Fair Board was thrilled to be awarded a 2023 Competitive Grant for $2,000 to help purchase ten new picnic tables for public seating. They are proud and grateful to provide safe and attractive seating for up to sixty people! The new pine picnic tables are beautiful, sturdy, portable, and inviting. These picnic tables are for public use year-round, serving several user groups, from school clubs and private parties to fairgoers. The Fairgrounds is a public space where…

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The Success of a Regional Resource Mental Health Guide

The Mental Health Coalition of Teton Valley was awarded a $2,500 Competitive Grant to create a Regional Resource Guide Project. Working with clients and community stakeholders, they: They are now in the process of updating a website to host this information. A beta site is currently up and running. Identifying local gaps in mental health services from many perspectives helped the Mental Health Coalition focus its efforts on compiling regional resources. While there are still large gaps in Spanish-speaking services,…

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Grant Success for Valley Adaptive Sports

Valley Adaptive Sports collaborated with Teton Valley Aquatics and Teton Valley Foundation to scholarship instructor-led swimming lessons and inclusive Ice & sled hockey. They provided 24 swimming lesson dates with 3-4 instructors per session. They also offered 12 inclusive ice and sled hockey sessions. The Teton Springs Foundation matched a $2,000 Competitive Grant from the Community Foundation for $4,000 in scholarship grant funding. This amount went directly to ice time and instructor staff hours. Additionally, Valley Adaptive Sports contributed $1,900…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Gini Van Siclen

Gini Van Siclen has generously partnered with our Executive Director, Bonnie Self, to co-lead our tri-annual Board Briefs. These free, 45-minute presentations are offered after work and via Zoom to provide direction and best practice for new and existing board members. Gini shares a wealth of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm in these meetings. Attendees leave encouraged and empowered: My biggest takeaway was the reminder that as a Board Member, we only act as such when we’re meeting as a board.…

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Flight Scholarship Opens

The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give students in Teton County, ID the opportunity to learn how to fly. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 towards 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 of age by June 1st of…

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Your Circle of Impact

Your direct support of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has wide-ranging ripple effects throughout our community. When you give to the Foundation, you bolster nonprofits by funding access to various resources, including grants, fund management, collaborative philanthropy, and trainings. You help nonprofits fulfill critical missions and provide invaluable service to the community. Thank you for making the following Circle of Impact possible: We are proud to be part of a community that values collaboration, generosity, and positive impact. Thank…

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Elevating Nonprofits through Tin Cup

The Tin Cup Challenge is the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s cornerstone program. Thanks to you and your participation, this unique fundraiser and event has grown year after year to become a mainstay of Teton Valley. Whether you engage as a donor, Challenger, board member, nonprofit staff, volunteer, competitor, or Fun Run entrant, your support unites the community. The Tin Cup Challenge illustrates how much we care for each other year-round in a thousand different ways. Funds raised through the…

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Elevating Nonprofits with Resources

With your support over the last year, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley continues to provide leadership to nonprofit organizations through outreach, networking opportunities, workshops, and resources. From one-on-one time to monthly meetings for Executive Directors, Foundation staff is always available to help guide best practices, collaborate, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of local needs to ensure maximum impact for all nonprofits in Teton Valley. The Foundation supports dedicated nonprofit staff and passionate board members working tirelessly to forward critical…

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Community Foundation of Teton Valley Welcomes New Staff

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to expand our dedicated team to include Suzanne Rees as our year-round Development and Operations Manager in the new year. This position will bolster capacity, enhance stewardship, and elevate impact for the communities and nonprofits the Foundation serves. After almost three years as Old Bill’s and Special Projects Coordinator for the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Suzanne is excited to transfer her expertise and experience to the community where she lives. Suzanne…

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Elevating Teton Valley through Grants

With your support in 2023, the Community Foundation awarded over $100,000 to local organizations, elevating 35 unique projects across Teton Valley. Whether helping those in need through rental assistance and food security, providing resources for recreation, wellness, and art opportunities, or supporting mental health and community needs, one of the Foundation’s greatest assets for impact is our grant program. The Competitive Grants, Youth Philanthropy, and Opportunities Fund support the important work of our critical nonprofit partners, making a significant contribution…

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We’re Hiring: Operations Manager

Operations Manager Are you ready to join the dynamic team at the Community Foundation of Teton Valley? We are in search of a proactive, relationship focused, detail-oriented, and skilled Operations Manager to help steer our organization’s excellence. In this role, you will be at the helm of managing important relationships and overseeing efficient day-to-day operations. Your collaborative spirit will shine as you work closely with the Executive Director and assist both the Marketing and Program Managers with critical details. You will…

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Youth Philanthropy Grant Application to Open

The application period for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, is just around the corner. Nonprofit applicants can help graduating seniors understand the value of philanthropy and provide impact in the community. Application Period: Opens at 9 AM on Monday, September 25, 2023. Deadline: Submit applications by 5 PM on Friday, October 13, 2023. Now in its 13th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the…

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Community Raises $2.8 million through 2023 Tin Cup Challenge! 

On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the much-anticipated 16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the successful results of the 2023 Tin Cup Challenge.  After heartfelt acknowledgements of the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, challengers, and volunteers who support the success of both the Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period and Event Day annually, the Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Bonnie Self, announced results to…

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Show your Tin Cup Spirit – Donate, Register to Run & Attend the 16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge!

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to invite you to the 16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Event Day Saturday, July 15th, at the picturesque Driggs City Park. Prepare yourself for a day filled with joy and camaraderie as we come together to honor our hard-working nonprofits and the incredible generosity of our community. Jumpstart the day by participating in the exhilarating runs dedicated to supporting local nonprofits. Competitive 5K and 10K runners will kick off the action at…

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Tin Cup Challenge: Downtown Driggs Association

Downtown Driggs Association (DDA) is incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and our community for helping us to ensure that art, music, and theater programming is FREE and accessible for all! Our arts and culture programs, creative placemaking activities, and downtown beautification projects address the need for engaging and inspiring experiences that vitalize, revive and strengthen downtown Driggs. In 2022, Tin Cup donations were essential in allowing us to host more than 200 artists, musicians and actors, with…

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Tin Cup Challenge: Education Foundation of Teton Valley

When we have hope, we are able to see beyond our current circumstances and imagine a brighter future. The Community’s support last year helped to foster this sense of hope within our public schools and our community. It has allowed the Education Foundation of Teton Valley to provide students with access to opportunities they’ve never experienced before.  We expanded our granting capacity by 400% over last year. This created stable funding for new programs from reading instruction to gardening classes…

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Tin Cup Challenge: Friends of the Teton River

Living in Teton Valley can be challenging. The winters are long, shoulder seasons seem to stretch forever, and many make sacrifices to call this valley home. We live here out of love – for the valley, the mountains, the animals, the way of life, the rivers, and the streams. As we gear up for another glorious summer, we are reminded of the Teton River’s hold on our hearts. It is a source of beauty, a place for recreation, and a…

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Tin Cup Challenge: Seniors West of the Tetons

The Tin Cup Challenge enables Seniors West of the Tetons to enrich the lives of aging adults in Teton Valley through advocacy, diverse programming, and wellness and nutrition opportunities.  These unrestricted funds collected through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley allow us to provide health, nutrition and fitness programs as well as fun social activities at the Senior Center, around the community and beyond. Those programs are essential in combating isolation and loneliness that is vital to the wellbeing of…

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Tin Cup Challenge: HAPI Trails

HAPI Trails: Rescuing Horses An Endeavor That Benefits Both Equines and Our Community In the serene embrace of our beautiful mountain community, our endeavor is continuing – rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need.  Community support plays a pivotal role in HAPI Trails rescue endeavors which are often a lifeline for the horses that come to our facility. Our dedicated volunteers provide vital resources, funding, and rescue efforts to abused, abandoned, or neglected horses. Below are some of the profound impacts HAPI Trails has on…

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