Competitive grant opportunities allow local organizations to address critical community needs as they arise on an annual basis. In each grant cycle, thoughtful committees are tasked with weighing the breadth and impact of each project that’s funded. Working with high school seniors, during Youth Philanthropy, allows the Community Foundation to instill the impact of philanthropy in future …
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Lacrosse Helmets for Boys & Girls
$500 - Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association Youth Philanthropists partially funded new helmets for the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association's upcoming season this spring in order to keep up with their growing program. These funds will help augment their gear rental package for boys and girls in the program. Modern lacrosse helmets protect against concussions from stick, helmet, and …
Figure Skates for Kotler Ice Arena
$500 - Teton Valley Foundation Youth Philanthropist chose to partially fund Teton Valley Foundation's proposal to increase ice skate rentals at Kotler Ice Arena by purchasing more popular sizes to better serve the growing userbase. As the Foundation grows, they continually run out of popular skate sizes at busy events like Friday Night Ice or Pick-Up Hockey. These funds will provide more …
A Foundation for Local Nonprofits
As a donor, you are a critical part of our progress to ensure local nonprofit stability and sustainability. From equipment rentals to nonprofit consulting, the Community Foundation is an integral resource for staff and board members alike. As you make your philanthropic plans during the end of year giving season, we wanted to share the many ways your Community Foundation can help you make an …
Bike Helmets for Kids
$800 - Teton Valley Community Recycling With a fully-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 …
Re-useable Meal Containers
$1,000 - Seniors West of the Tetons Youth Philanthropists at Teton High School fully funded the purchase of 200 reusable to-go meal containers for Seniors West of the Tetons' Home Delivered Meal program. Reusable containers will replace the current disposable containers which end up at the landfill. Seniors West of the Tetons delivers lunches five days a week to homebound seniors. These …
Giving Tuesday
Connect with the local nonprofit that feeds your passion: Contact information, website, and social media connections for all of Teton Valley's nonprofits are listed in our Nonprofit Directory. "Giving Tuesday is a great reminder that philanthropy happens throughout the year. It reminds us that supporting our local nonprofits doesn’t always have to be in the form of a monetary …
Summer Pool Program
$500 - Teton Valley Aquatics Youth Philanthropist partially funded Teton Valley Aquatics Summer Pool Program that will provide swim lessons and aquatic recreation to Teton Valley during the summer months. In 2021 Teton Valley Aquatics offered 213 beginner lessons and 119 adult activities. In 2022 they plan to grow to over 400 lessons and 4 days/week of adult activities with proper …
Christmas for Teens
$900 - Subs for Santa Youth Philanthropists fully funded Subs for Santa's proposal for student volunteers to help their program by purchasing Christmas gifts for teens that are age and gender-appropriate, which will be distributed to pre-selected teens in need over the holidays. Teens have, traditionally, been the most difficult age group to satisfy - who would know better than a teen what's …
Turkeys to Families in Need for Thanksgiving
$700 - 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 turkey to community families whose resources are stressed during the holiday. They usually serve approximately 60 households per week and would offer the turkeys during a one-week period prior to Thanksgiving. Teton valley food pantry …