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 …
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Celebrating 15 Aspects of Impact
Over the course of the last 14 years, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has elevated lives across every sector of our community. With your contribution, you have helped: Raise over $18.2 million for Teton Valley nonprofits!Host 14 Tin Cup Challenge fundraising events.Award $533,635 in Competitive Grants.Grant $51k through Youth Philanthropy.Work …
With Gratitude
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 …
The Art of Play
$800 - Valley of the Tetons Library Youth Philanthropists partially funded the Valley of the Tetons Library, Victor branch in creating an Art of Play space. This interactive early childhood development environment will be used to stimulate and educate toddlers and pre-school children in our community. The self-directed room will create a playspace that will foster children to develop …
Competitive Grants
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
