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2022 Competitive Grant Awards

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce the 2022 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 16 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. In total, the Community Foundation awarded $71,248, our largest amount to date, to directly support programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley.  Twenty-four organizations submitted applications for a total ask of $142,001. Applications were…

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15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Kicks Off on March 15th

Tuesday, March 15th marks the opening of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period and 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 had an absence in participation of more than 2 years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Community Foundation office. It is highly suggested that new Executive Directors or staff…

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Celebrating 15 Aspects of Impact

Over the course of the last 14 years, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has elevated lives across every sector of our community. With your contribution, you have helped: Raise over $18.2 million for Teton Valley nonprofits! Host 14 Tin Cup Challenge fundraising events. Award $533,635 in Competitive Grants. Grant $51k through Youth Philanthropy. Work with 268 students to instill the value of nonprofits and giving through our Youth Philanthropy program. Allocate $101,300 in Community Emergency Response Funds. Educate 531 nonprofit staff and 362 board members. Offer 91 workshops. Support over 50 nonprofits’ staff and board members year-round. Supply equipment for 236 nonprofit functions. Create a Nonprofit Community…

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New Board Member & Officers

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently welcomed Pam Walker as a new Board member, as well as confirmed new governance and committee roles for existing members.  “Great teams are made through the collective and selfless work of individuals committed to a common goal and purpose,” says Tim Adams, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “By gathering the right people with the skills, background, and passion to help move our mission forward, we consistently round out an all-star team tasked…

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2022 Competitive Grant Program

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that our annual Competitive Grant Applications will open at 9 am on Monday, January 31, 2022, with grant applications due by noon on Friday, February 18, 2022. The Foundation encourages local nonprofits seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley to apply. Eligible organizations include 501c3 public charities, local schools, and local government entities. The Community Foundation generally awards up to $5,000, although the Grant Committee is open to grant requests in…

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Introducing the Richard Grundler College Scholarship

Richard Grundler has generously created a 4-year scholarship worth a total of $40,000 to be awarded annually to a Teton High School Latino Senior in good standing who has been accepted to an out-of-state university. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to steward these funds in partnership with the Education Foundation of Teton Valley, who will administer the scholarship. Scholarship awardees will be granted $10,000/year over four years. This scholarship presents the possibility for students to venture outside…

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Loaner Laptop Program Launched

The Loaner Laptop program was officially launched on June 1, 2021. Friends of Valley of the Tetons Library, with help from a $3,000 2021 Competitive Grant, provided 5 brand new laptops – each with its own messenger bag, wireless mouse, and thumb drive to Valley of the Tetons Library as an expansion of their service to the community. Initially, Valley of the Tetons Library’s policy allowed for a 24-hour checkout, but due to patron feedback, they updated their policy to…

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With Gratitude

Thank you so much for supporting Teton Valley’s nonprofit community. From fulfilling organizations’ most basic needs to helping them grow – your contributions of time, talent, and treasure have left an indelible mark on this valley year after year. This year, with your help, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley was able to: Offer 9 workshops, 4 Board Briefs and 10 Talks with Tim Award $56,645 in Competitive Grants to 15 nonprofits Introduce philanthropic values to Teton High School Seniors Award $7,000 to 10 nonprofits through Youth Philanthropy Provide a 55% Match Percentage to nonprofits…

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With Gratitude

Thank you so much for supporting Teton Valley’s nonprofit community. From fulfilling organizations’ most basic needs to helping them grow – your contributions of time, talent, and treasure have left an indelible mark on this valley year after year. This year, with your help, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley was able to: Offer 9 workshops, 4 Board Briefs and 10 Talks with Tim Award $56,645 in Competitive Grants to 15 nonprofits Introduce philanthropic values to Teton High School Seniors Award $7,000 to 10 nonprofits through Youth Philanthropy Provide a 55% Match Percentage to nonprofits…

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Stability & Generosity through the Tin Cup Challenge

The Community Foundation’s Tin Cup Challenge Program makes giving easy and rewarding while providing a consistent source of funding for organizations on an annual basis. In addition to bringing our community and organizations together for a one-day, physical and educational celebration of nonprofit work on the third Saturday of July, the Annual Tin Cup Challenge: cultivates generosity as a cherished community value. raises funds to help local nonprofits meet their missions. brings awareness to our hard-working nonprofit organizations. serves as an efficient fundraising…

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Workshops & Nonprofit Resources

The Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Workshops provide a benchmark for best practices while creating opportunities for nonprofit leaders to network and collaborate. With an understood need for physical capacity, the Community Foundation remodeled our office to accommodate a Nonprofit Community Space for local organizations to hold board and donor meetings in January 2020. While closed in the first year of the pandemic, this space has seen over 300 meeting participants since it reopened this June. Our long-running Equipment Rental Program maintains three event tents, 21 tables, 40 chairs, and…

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The Art of Play

$800 – Valley of the Tetons Library Youth Philanthropists partially funded the Valley of the Tetons Library, Victor branch in creating an Art of Play space. This interactive early childhood development environment will be used to stimulate and educate toddlers and pre-school children in our community. The self-directed room will create a playspace that will foster children to develop curiosity and inclusivity, based on movement, art, and positive peer interactions. Teton Valley is a unique and sometimes challenging community in…

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Competitive Grants

Competitive grant opportunities allow local organizations to address critical community needs as they arise on an annual basis. In each grant cycle, thoughtful committees are tasked with weighing the breadth and impact of each project that’s funded. Working with high school seniors, during Youth Philanthropy, allows the Community Foundation to instill the impact of philanthropy in future generations while introducing students to local nonprofit work. Over the last two years, our Community Emergency Response Fund has also been hard at work. One of these grants helped fund mental…

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Lacrosse Helmets for Boys & Girls

$500 – Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association Youth Philanthropists partially funded new helmets for the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association’s upcoming season this spring in order to keep up with their growing program. These funds will help augment their gear rental package for boys and girls in the program. Modern lacrosse helmets protect against concussions from stick, helmet, and ground impacts. Unfortunately, they are expensive to buy – especially as kiddos grow every year. The gear rental program allows families…

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Figure Skates for Kotler Ice Arena

$500 – Teton Valley Foundation Youth Philanthropist chose to partially fund Teton Valley Foundation’s proposal to increase ice skate rentals at Kotler Ice Arena by purchasing more popular sizes to better serve the growing userbase. As the Foundation grows, they continually run out of popular skate sizes at busy events like Friday Night Ice or Pick-Up Hockey. These funds will provide more options for both kids and adults. Teton Valley Foundation’s Kotler Ice Arena provides safe and affordable recreation that…

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A Foundation for Local Nonprofits

As a donor, you are a critical part of our progress to ensure local nonprofit stability and sustainability. From equipment rentals to nonprofit consulting, the Community Foundation is an integral resource for staff and board members alike. As you make your philanthropic plans during the end of year giving season, we wanted to share the many ways your Community Foundation can help you make an impact: Stock or Securities: When you donate your appreciated assets, you can avoid paying federal and…

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Re-useable Meal Containers

$1,000 – Seniors West of the Tetons Youth Philanthropists at Teton High School fully funded the purchase of 200 reusable to-go meal containers for Seniors West of the Tetons’ Home Delivered Meal program. Reusable containers will replace the current disposable containers which end up at the landfill. Seniors West of the Tetons delivers lunches five days a week to homebound seniors. These seniors rely on the meals to ensure nutrition and receive a friendly welfare check. All meals are free…

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Giving Tuesday

Connect with the local nonprofit that feeds your passion: Contact information, website, and social media connections for all of Teton Valley’s nonprofits are listed in our Nonprofit Directory. “Giving Tuesday is a great reminder that philanthropy happens throughout the year. It reminds us that supporting our local nonprofits doesn’t always have to be in the form of a monetary donation.  Volunteering and sharing of one’s talents to help elevate a Teton Valley organization is just as vital.” – Tim Adams, Executive Director,…

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Summer Pool Program

$500 – Teton Valley Aquatics Youth Philanthropist partially funded Teton Valley Aquatics Summer Pool Program that will provide swim lessons and aquatic recreation to Teton Valley during the summer months. In 2021 Teton Valley Aquatics offered 213 beginner lessons and 119 adult activities. In 2022 they plan to grow to over 400 lessons and 4 days/week of adult activities with proper equipment to best serve our community. The goals for the Summer Pool Program are two-fold; to improve the water…

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Turkeys to Families in Need for Thanksgiving

$700 – 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 turkey to community families whose resources are stressed during the holiday. They usually serve approximately 60 households per week and would offer the turkeys during a one-week period prior to Thanksgiving.  Teton valley food pantry not only provides healthy free choice food to those in need, they also believe in providing a welcoming and…

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