The calendar has begun again and with it, fresh hopes and dreams for the new year. Our resolutions for the year ahead reflect the future we envision for both ourselves and our community. The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program rounded out in December but continues to inspire us on both of these fronts into the new year. Now in its 8thseason, Youth Philanthropy gives back in a …
Foundation News
11 Years Running — Thank You!
Dear Challengers, Donors, Volunteers, and Runners, Thank you for elevating lives in Teton Valley for the past 11 years! With your generosity, $12.7 million in Tin Cup donations have been directly invested into our local nonprofits during that time. These funds have helped increase capacity in every nonprofit sector in Teton Valley. With your consistent endorsement of the Tin Cup Challenge, you …
Your Community Catalyst
One of the unique and lesser-known aspects of the Community Foundation is our Community Catalyst Program. This program allows us to serve as a resource, convener, and community stakeholder for local nonprofits, donors, and the community at large to address crucial issues facing our locale. Last summer that allowed the Foundation to address a critical shortage of affordable childcare during the …
Carrying Dreams for Your Community Forward
The intrinsic beauty of Teton Valley is magnified by our amazing views. The bounty reflected back by the generous landscape has instilled a spirit of largesse in our rural community. This generosity is seen through ready collaboration, encouragement, and neighborly support of one another to make a brighter future for all. The Community Foundation provides pivotal year-round programming in support …
Your Foundation in Action
With supporters like you, we’ve elevated lives in Teton Valley over the last year through Youth Philanthropy, Competitive Grant Programs, and Nonprofit Workshops. Youth Philanthropy brings the Community Foundation into the classroom of high school seniors with three classes that serve to illustrate philanthropy in action and bring awareness to the local nonprofit landscape. In our most recent …
Concerned about market volatility? Transform your stock into community impact!
2018 Year-End Gifts There are a variety of traditional options for giving to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. With our unique ability to handle securities locally, we wanted to brief you on the benefits of making a charitable gift with appreciated stock. Our local, SEC-registered investment team generously waives their commissions on stock sales to support our philanthropic work, …
Join the #GivingTuesday Movement
It’s getting cold in the Tetons and people are tucking in for the upcoming season of giving, gratitude and Youth Philanthropy! As the Community Foundation works to create a lasting culture of giving in Teton Valley, I can think of no better way than instilling philanthropy in our youth. One of our many annual programs, Youth Philanthropy allows High School seniors to simultaneously be immersed …
Taking Leave
As we move into this next season we’re not only saying taking leave of warm days, but also a warm personality that has graced our board for six years covering 2 terms. Missy Colyer first joined the board of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley in August of 2012 and later served as Treasurer and then Vice-Chair. In addition to the Executive Committee, Missy used her financial prowess, as a part …
A Season of Change and Preparation
Plan your work, work your plan: It’s Fall in the Tetons. The leaves have been exceptional this year, but as the month progresses, so do the changes at the heart of this season. The colors are muting and blowing away, while a skiff of snow dusts the high county. Folks are putting up wood and animals are attending to their stores for the winter ahead. In the same vein, we’ve been busy expanding …
New Executive Director for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Tim Adams has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Foundation after having served as the Executive Director of Teton Valley Trails and Pathways for 11 years. “It is with great enthusiasm that I accept this opportunity to be the next Executive Director …