The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently welcomed Pam Walker as a new Board member, as well as confirmed new governance and committee roles for existing members. “Great teams are made through the collective and selfless work of individuals committed to a common goal and purpose,” says Tim Adams, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “By gathering the right people with the …
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Introducing the Richard Grundler College Scholarship
Richard Grundler has generously created a 4-year scholarship worth a total of $40,000 to be awarded annually to a Teton High School Latino Senior in good standing who has been accepted to an out-of-state university. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to steward these funds in partnership with the Education Foundation of Teton Valley, who will administer the scholarship. …
Community Counts: Education Foundation of Teton Valley
The Education Foundation of Teton Valley was founded over 15 years ago with the mission of elevating public education in TSD401 by funding innovative programs and critical needs. Maya Angelou said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive but thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” That is exactly what we have seen of the students, teachers, and …
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Education Foundation of Teton Valley
Purchase of Hearing and Vision Screening Equipment – Awarded $5,066The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Education Foundation of Teton Valley to purchase two audiometers and two mobile vision screening machines to use in yearly screening of Teton School District 401 students, as well as any other nearby district or private schools. The Community Foundation …
2021 Competitive Grant Awards
Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 15 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. In total, $56,645 was awarded to directly support programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley.Twenty-four organizations submitted applications for a total ask of $91,427. …
Community Counts! Education Foundation of Teton Valley
With distance learning now behind us this school year, what parent or grandparent did not gain a greater appreciation for our students’ teachers? Most of us were frustrated just trying to get our students to focus on their lessons. Imagine the skills and endurance a teacher must have to handle a classroom of students all with different needs? Teachers are our true heroes! This year, more than …
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 - $4,000The 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 …
Education Foundation of Teton Valley – GAP! Program in the Middle School
GAP! Program in the Middle School – $5,000The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this Competitive Grant to the Education Foundation of Teton Valley to assist young female students in gaining valuable life tools. The Foundation strongly supports projects that focus on educating Teton Valley youth, especially programs that provide support for emotional development …
Working Remotely: Week 7
Community Emergency Response FundThe Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Community Emergency Response Fund has continued to grow, with charitable funds raised marking $121,000 thanks to generous donations from our community! These dollars are going straight to work through the nonprofits most on the front lines of COVID-19 crisis relief. While funds are currently providing necessities …
Working Remotely: Week 5
Community Emergency Response FundThe Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Community Emergency Response Fund has grown to over $100,000 through generous donations from our community! This amazing response shows just how much our valley truly cares for its neighbors. In that light Targhee Athletics, in an effort to help the community two-fold, held a 21-Day Teton Valley Strong …
