$500 - Teton Valley Community Recycling With a partially funded grant from Youth Philanthropy, Pierre's Pedal Project, sponsored by Teton Valley Community Recycling, will provide new helmets with every refurbished bike provided to children and adults in Teton Valley. This program's mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or income, has access to a bike and knows how to …
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Provide Holiday Meats for Families
$1,000 - 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 variety of meats to community families whose resources are stressed during the holidays. They usually serve approximately 100 households per week and would offer the during a one-week period prior to Thanksgiving. Due to Asian bird flu …
Community Foundation of Teton Valley Receives Award for Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to receive an award for Outstanding Philanthropic Organization, along with other volunteers and philanthropists from across Idaho, at Idaho Philanthropy Day’s virtual award ceremony on November 15, 2022. “Volunteering is an important aspect of the Idaho way of life. Every year we honor our neighbors who donate time and talent to …
Gratitude for Togetherness
Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. – Mattie Stepanek Your unwavering support is reflected across Teton Valley in opportunities for constituents of all walks of life. Most recently the Community Foundation, through our Youth Philanthropy program, distributed $7,000 in funding to nine organizations for critical community projects …
2022 Youth Philanthropy Grant Awards
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with two Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, announced this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at an Awards Assembly at Teton High School. Now in its 12th season, this year's awards mark a total of $58,000 in granting and 460 students engaged via this multifaceted program. Youth …
Strategy in Action
In addition to monthly board meetings, the Board of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley sets aside one day a year to assemble for a Board Retreat. This time gives the Board a forum to review our mission, vision, strategy, priority goals, and key performance indicators. This year, it also meant discussing the final assessment from our Community Feedback Survey that went out this …
New Executive Director for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Bonnie Self has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. Bonnie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Foundation after a career spent in service to nonprofit organizations on both sides of the Tetons. “I am honored to join the Community Foundation of Teton Valley as Executive Director. I have a …
Thriving through a Strategic Planning Cohort
In collaboration with Mission Met, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce a cohort of seven local nonprofits that will work together over the next two years to manifest and implement their strategic plans. Participating organizations include the Community Resource Center, Mental Health Coalition, Ski Education Foundation, Teton Arts, Teton Valley Community Recycling, Teton …
Youth Philanthropy Applications 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, opens on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 9:00 AM. Applications are due on Friday, October 14th at 5 PM. Now in its 12th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program is an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of …
Community Raises $20.8 Million in 15 Years!
On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the results of the 2022 Tin Cup Challenge. After recognizing the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, donors, and volunteers who support the …