Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
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P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
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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…
National Rankings
As we continue to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, we are proud to say that our programs have exceeded all expectations – providing our local nonprofits with critical, unrestricted operating funds on an annual basis and allowing them to greatly expand the reach of their programs and services throughout our community. In fact, due to our community’s overwhelming support of the Tin Cup Challenge, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has achieved impressive national…
2017 Fall Grants: Friends of the Teton River
Wildlife Friendly Fencing for Bates Public Access The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was happy to award Friends of the Teton River $1,973 in our recent 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. This collaborative project involves removing an old fence line and installing a new, wildlife-friendly fence for migrating ungulates in the Teton River corridor. The Bates Public Access Partners, including FTR, Teton County, Trust for Public Land, and the Teton Regional Land Trust, have combined their efforts in multiples ways…
2017 Fall Grants: City of Victor
Teton Centennial Trail & Pathway The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award the City of Victor with a $2,500 Grant Award during this year’s 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. The city was awarded two Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grants to construct a paved pathway from Moose Creek to State Line, including a bridge, parking lot upgrades, and a Hwy 33 underpass tunnel to the Mike Harris area. These FLAP grants require a substantial match in order…
2017 Fall Grants: Community Resource Center of Teton Valley & Hapi Trails
EAGALA Model Leadership Training The Community Foundation of Teton Valley applauded the collaboration of the Community Resource Center & Hapi Trails with a $2,000 award during our Fall Competitive Grant cycle. Grant funds will support HAPI Trails providing monthly horse-facilitated leadership training using the EAGALA Model. This model improves metacommunication, confidence, self-regulation, and emotional intelligence skills. Jen Carter, a licensed professional counselor and board chair of HAPI Trails, and Julie Martin, an equine specialist and executive director of HAPI Trails,…
Friends of the Teton River – H2Know Your Well Water Quality Phase II
H2Know Your Well Water Quality Phase II – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Friends of the Teton River. Rarely does the Foundation fund a similar project two years in a row, but it felt given the broad impact that this program can have on the Teton Valley community, it was important to support the project for a second year. Water quality is a critical community characteristic because many valley residents use well…
Mountain Bike the Tetons – Sprockids Youth Program Coaching Tools 2020
Sprockids Youth Program Coaching Tools 2020 – $700 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to provide Mountain Bike the Tetons this grant. Building future stewards of our land and community through mountain biking will have a positive impact on our recreational resources in Teton Valley. The Foundation appreciated the combined educational goal of skills and respect. Mountain Bike the Tetons uses mountain bike skills as a tool to teach self-reliance, increase confidence, promote physical fitness, foster respect for one’s self and…
Rendezvous Upper Elementary: Fine to Fabulous — Scientific Exploration Takes Off
Fine to Fabulous — Scientific Exploration Takes Off – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Rendezvous Upper Elementary School (RUES). Educational programs are one of the prime focus areas for the Community Foundation Grant Program. The Community Foundation understands that public schools often lack funding and resources and sees this project as a prime example of utilizing relationships and current assets to provide an elevated student experience. Moreover, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley…
Education Foundation of Teton Valley: Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students
Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students – $4,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Education Foundation of Teton Valley’s request for Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students to help bond our community through our youngest students. The Community Foundation understands the value of relationship-building early in life and the profound impact it can have on our society to appreciate the diversity of our country and those that live in our…
Teton Arts: Creating Minds Stay Spunky!
Creating Minds Stay Spunky! – $2,080 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Arts and appreciates the collaborative nature of this project, combining the needs of Teton Valley seniors with the assets of Teton Arts. The Community Foundation seeks to have its grants represent and support all sectors of the community and this program focuses on an important demographic that at times can be left behind. The Community Foundation is truly excited to support this…
Teton Valley Community Recycling – Strategic Planning for a Focused, More Effective Organization
Strategic Planning for a Focused, More Effective Organization – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) and is enthusiastic to support this organization as it moves to its next iteration as a nonprofit. Given the importance of limiting waste in our small community and the need for Teton Valley Community Recycling to be an integral part of coordination with other agencies, the Foundation felt the need for this funding…
2019 Annual Report & Tin Cup Update
Tin Cup Challenge 2020 The Community Foundation is excited for the first week of the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period! In addition to the Tin Cup brochure you received in your mailbox, keep your eyes peeled for brochures around the valley and available in Spanish. While we’ll miss our traditional celebration in the Driggs City Park, we’re excited to share new activities throughout the Giving Period and on Event Day, Saturday, July 18th. Stay tuned! Visit us at the…
Teton County Idaho 4-H: Entering the Digital Age with 4-H Online Record Books
Entering the Digital Age with 4-H Online Record Books – $750 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton County Idaho 4-H in support of upgrading the organization’s technology to support programming. The 4-H program has had a long-standing tradition of providing valuable and important life skills to Teton Valley youth and the Community Foundation strongly supports that tradition. Teton County 4-H is a youth development program of the University of Idaho Extension in Teton…
Teton Rock Gym – Fitness Area Improvement Project 2020
Fitness Area Improvement Project 2020 – $1,400 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Teton Rock Gym. The Community Foundation is encouraged by the growth of youth programming that provides healthy activity options for youth in the summer and after school at the Teton Rock Gym. Although simple in execution, this project will assure safe separation of rock gym fitness areas. With over 12 fitness facilities in Teton Valley, health and wellness are clearly of…
Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue – AED
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) – $2,395 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue (TCISAR) this grant to purchase an Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). The Community Foundation supported this request because it increases the likelihood of a patient having the specific care that AED units provide when rescue personnel arrives on site. The new AED will benefit the community by the increased coverage with this life-saving technology. With a growing number of outdoor enthusiasts…
Teton Regional Land Trust – Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps
Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps – $1,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) with a grant to print 1,000 new Teton River maps. The Community Foundation was impressed by the depth and breadth of this project because it will not only update the current Teton River map but will expand educational information for both new and returning users of Teton River. With the completion of the new Bates Boat Ramp and the increased…
Participate in Tin Cup Challenge 2020
With the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period underway, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce new, exciting ways to participate in Tin Cup 2020! While we are all going to miss our traditional day in the park, this year we’ll be celebrating local nonprofits in a fresh, new light. Join us in our efforts and help spread support for local nonprofits: Visit the Community Foundation Booth at the Farmers Market! Stop by to drop off your…
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways – PAWS Ambassador Program
TVTAP/PAWS Ambassador Program – $2,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) in partnership with PAWS of Jackson Hole in order to broaden the reach and expertise in this educational campaign. The Community Foundation expects the grant will have a significant impact on educating the community on a sometimes sensitive issue. Over the past three years, Teton Valley Trails and Pathways has been receiving regular feedback from trail users…
Teton Valley Aquatics – Community Learn-to-Swim Program 2020
Community Learn-to-Swim Program 2020 – $2,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Aquatics and welcomes the opportunity to support an endeavor to increase the number of people who want to learn how to swim. Swimming is a lifelong skill that can save lives and there are many barriers to not learning how to feel comfortable in the water, especially for our youth in Teton Valley. Teton Valley Aquatics is well-positioned to assure this…
