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 …
Foundation News
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 …
New Community Foundation Staff up to the Challenge
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Claire Vitucci has been hired to serve as the new Marketing and Administrative Assistant for the foundation. Vitucci brings a wealth of marketing and systems experience that she is excited to utilize towards benefiting the community at large through the Community Foundation’s supporting role in Teton Valley. She is equally …
In Memoriam | Dawn Trent Banks
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Dawn Banks, Marketing and Programs Director, unexpectedly passed away on February 9, 2017. Dawn believed deeply in the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and was particularly passionate about the Tin Cup Challenge. She truly helped make the event the great success it has become. Originally from Iowa, Dawn made her way west in 2004 after graduating from …
Spring Competitive Grant Cycle Now Open!
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is now accepting Spring Competitive Grant Applications through Friday, February 24, 2017 at 5 PM. Local nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley are welcome to apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding. Requests in excess of $5,000 may be considered for especially compelling projects involving a …
Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Grants Now Being Accepted
2016 Youth Philanthropy Grant Recipients & Student Philanthropists. Photo Courtesy: Erica Rice The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, in partnership with Teton High School, is now accepting grant applications through Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:00 PM as part of the 2017 Youth Philanthropy Program. “This program is an excellent opportunity for introducing the concept of philanthropy to …
Scholarship winner earns his wings
Ethan Marcum, 2016 Blake Chapman Flight Scholarship Recipient By: Julia Tellman This article was originally published in the November 10, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News and is published here with permission. The Teton Valley Blake Chapman Flight Scholarship Fund and the scholarship application process are managed by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Teton Valley’s newest private …
Community Foundation awards over $11,000 to local projects
2016 Fall Grant Recipients Back Row (L-R): Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative (Drew Reed & Ruth Shea), Teton Valley Health Care, Inc (Ann Loyola), Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (Corey McGrath), Greater Yellowstone Coalition (Janna Coulter & Kathy Rinaldi) Front Row (L-R): Teton County School District 401 (Allison McGranaghan), Teton Valley Community Recycling (Emily …
Community Foundation Welcomes Newest Board Members
-2016 Community Foundation of Teton Valley Board & Staff Back Row (L-R): Dawn Banks, Jerod Pfeffer, Gene Marcowka Middle Row (L-R): Tina Culman, Karen Scheid, LeAnn Talbot, Jeanne Anderson, Nan Pugh Front Row (L-R): Herb Heimerl, Missy Colyer, Carrie Mowrey, Nancy Siverd, Susan Lykes Not Pictured: Tim Watters, John Finley, Daina Middleton [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Great teams are not …
Our Fall Competitive Grant Cycle is OPEN!
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that the Fall Competitive Grant Cycle is now open with grant applications due by 5pm on Friday, September 30, 2016. Local nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley are welcome to apply. Eligible nonprofit organizations include 501c3 public charities, local schools and local …