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 …
Tin Cup Challenge
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 …
Community Raises $18.2 Million in 14 Years!
On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the 14th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the results of the 2021 Tin Cup Challenge. After recognizing the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, and volunteers who support the success …
Tin Cup Challenge Grant Program
After a hard year for everyone, it's good to feel the warmth and lightness of summer. For nonprofits that spent the pandemic reimagining programming, funding alternatives, and budgets, June 1st marked not only the beginning of a new season but also the beginning of something we can all count on - the Tin Cup Challenge. The Tin Cup Challenge provides a …
Community Counts: Subs for Santa
Many living in our community would be quick to say that Subs for Santa bringsour valley together as one to help one another in our times of need. That has especially been the case this past year! Back in 1989, Subs for Santa was born because of a need to help a family in our community. A group of volunteers put together a Christmas for this family. The single mother of three wanted to give back …
Community Counts: Mountain Roots Education
Founded in 2006, Mountain Roots Education has strived to educate and excite Teton Valley residents about gardening, farming, and sustainable living. In order to establish its own identity and convey a sense of what makes this location special, the nonprofit chose to change its name from Full Circle Education in April 2021. Mountain Roots is focused on inspiring kids in the garden through it’s …
Youth Philanthropy Gives Back
While last fall’s awards ceremony was in a non-traditional, Zoom format, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program rounded out its 10th year - granting $44,000 to date. This amazing program instills the concept of philanthropy in high school seniors while funding specific needs within our nonprofit community. Through this avenue, the Community Foundation is able to both …
Community Counts: St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church
Since its beginnings in Teton Valley in 1993, St. Francis of the Tetons made community service a cornerstone of its ministry. Our mission statement puts it well: as followers of Jesus, we strive to “walk humbly, patiently and kindly with our neighbors.” Since its inception the church reached out through various networks to offer assistance to community members in …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation
For many of us, we were attracted to Teton Valley for all the recreation the mountains provide. This has built a rich culture within our community centered around skiing and snowboarding. The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) wants to ensure that all children of Teton Valley are able to participate fully in these activities, whether it be alpine skiing, cross country skiing, …
Community Counts: Downtown Driggs Association
Downtown Driggs Association's free annual arts and cultural programs, creative placemaking activities, and downtown beautification projects address the need for engaging and inspiring experiences that vitalize, revive and strengthen downtown Driggs. We believe a fun, happy, and inspired community generates a solid sense of place, creating meaningful and lasting connections to our historical and …