Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
Show Your Tin Cup Spirit – Run. Celebrate. Give.
Lace up your sneakers, bring your friends and family, and show your community support at the 18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Event Day hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley on Saturday, July 19th in Driggs City Park! This treasured community celebration is more than a race – it’s a rally for local nonprofits and a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together in the spirit of generosity. Whether you are running, cheering, or giving, you’re part of the impact. Start the…
2025 Competitive Grant Program Opens
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce that Competitive Grant applications will open at 9 AM on Monday, January 27, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by 5 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025. The Foundation encourages nonprofits seeking grant funding for programs or services that benefit Teton Valley to apply. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and local government entities. While the average grant award has increased to $4,200, the Community Foundation encourages substantial proposals that maximize impact and reach. With $80,000…
Show your Tin Cup Spirit – Register to Run and Donate! Â
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to invite you to the 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Event Day, on Saturday, July 20th at the Driggs City Park. Prepare yourself for a day filled with joy and camaraderie as we come together to honor our hard-working nonprofits, the incredible generosity of our community, and the spirit of philanthropy. Jumpstart your day by running in support of local nonprofits! Competitive 5K and 10K runners will kick off the action at 9:00 AM,…
Youth Philanthropy Grant Application 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, is just around the corner. Nonprofit applicants can help graduating seniors understand the value of philanthropy and provide impact in the community. Application Period: Opens at 9 AM on Monday, September 25, 2023. Deadline: Submit applications by 5 PM on Friday, October 13, 2023. Now in its 13th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the…
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 Philanthropy provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping students better understand the…
Teton Valley Aquatics: Tin Cup Challenge
Teton Valley Aquatics was founded in 2016 to partner with the City of Driggs to build a year-round aquatics facility in Teton Valley. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley has been integral in supporting our efforts for these past 6 years. Their competitive grant program has provided us with funding for our programming including Winter Sports, Learn to Swim programs, and our current Summer Pool Program. We have also been a part of the Community Foundation’s Tin Cup Challenge since…
Aska’s Animals
The Tin Cup Challenge allowed us to hire Ali, our part-time Animal Care Coordinator last year. This has allowed us to increase capacity to serve more animals and their humans. As an almost entirely volunteer run organization, having Ali as a consistent presence for the animals increases the quality and continuity of care and we are grateful to have the funds from Tin Cup to fund her position.Â
PAWS of Teton Valley Start Up Funding 2022
$8,000 – PAWS of Teton Valley The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award an $8,000 grant to PAWS of Jackson Hole as start-up funding for its PAWS of Teton Valley facility. The Community Foundation strongly supports PAWS of Jackson Hole’s efforts to establish a locally based community animal shelter in Teton Valley. PAWS of JH has been partnering with the Teton Valley Community Animal Shelter in Driggs for more than 10 years. It has granted more than $70,000…
Teton Valley TINKER Camp
$5,000 – One Stone The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $5,000 grant to One Stone to provide two science summer camps for children at no cost to families. The Community Foundation strongly supports One Stone’s efforts to provide quality out-of-school summer programs for Teton Valley youth. This program is also leveraged in partnership with Above and Beyond the Classroom, the Valley of the Tetons Library, and Friends of the Teton River. As Idahoans, we are…
Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue Dry Suits
$3,042 – Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $3,042 grant to Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue to purchase four dry suits to provide more of its responders with the required level of personal protection to safely and effectively respond to water-related emergencies. The Community Foundation supports ensuring that our first responders have the necessary equipment to execute safe and efficient rescues in the field. Teton Valley has experienced…
2022 Competitive Grant Awards
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce the 2022 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 16 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. In total, the Community Foundation awarded $71,248, our largest amount to date, to directly support programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley. Twenty-four organizations submitted applications for a total ask of $142,001. Applications were…
15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Kicks Off on March 15th
Tuesday, March 15th marks the opening of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period and the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half-hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have had an absence in participation of more than 2 years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Community Foundation office. It is highly suggested that new Executive Directors or staff…
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 268 students to instill the value of nonprofits and giving through our Youth Philanthropy program. Allocate $101,300 in Community Emergency Response Funds. Educate 531 nonprofit staff and 362 board members. Offer 91 workshops. Support over 50 nonprofits’ staff and board members year-round. Supply equipment for 236 nonprofit functions. Create a Nonprofit Community…
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 with Tim Award $56,645 in Competitive Grants to 15 nonprofits Introduce philanthropic values to Teton High School Seniors Award $7,000 to 10 nonprofits through Youth Philanthropy Provide a 55% Match Percentage to nonprofits…
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 with Tim Award $56,645 in Competitive Grants to 15 nonprofits Introduce philanthropic values to Teton High School Seniors Award $7,000 to 10 nonprofits through Youth Philanthropy Provide a 55% Match Percentage to nonprofits…
Workshops & Nonprofit Resources
The Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Workshops provide a benchmark for best practices while creating opportunities for nonprofit leaders to network and collaborate. With an understood need for physical capacity, the Community Foundation remodeled our office to accommodate a Nonprofit Community Space for local organizations to hold board and donor meetings in January 2020. While closed in the first year of the pandemic, this space has seen over 300 meeting participants since it reopened this June. Our long-running Equipment Rental Program maintains three event tents, 21 tables, 40 chairs, and…
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 generations while introducing students to local nonprofit work. Over the last two years, our Community Emergency Response Fund has also been hard at work. One of these grants helped fund mental…
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 donation. Volunteering and sharing of one’s talents to help elevate a Teton Valley organization is just as vital.” – Tim Adams, Executive Director,…
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 of both the Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period and Event Day annually, the Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Tim Adams, announced results to an anticipatory crowd, “This…
Youth Philanthropy Celebrates 10 Years
Now in its 10th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program is an excellent opportunity for introducing the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping them to better understand the significant and impactful roles that nonprofits play in our own community. Students gain a keen understanding of the granting process as they thoughtfully review grant applications, meet with nonprofit leaders from applying organizations, and award grant funds to local charities. Not only does the program help develop a deeper understanding of…
