Show your Tin Cup Spirit – Register to Run and Donate!  

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,…

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Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting 2024

On Tuesday, March 12th, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with 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 been absent from participating for more than two years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Community Foundation office, 189 North Main Street, Suite 112 in Driggs. It is highly suggested that…

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Competitive Grants to Open

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Competitive Grant Applications will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024, with applications due by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024. The Foundation encourages local nonprofits seeking grant funding for programs or services benefiting Teton Valley to apply. Eligible organizations include 501c3 public charities, schools, and local government entities.  While the average grant award over the last five years has been $3,500, the Community Foundation also encourages more…

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Thriving in Strategic Planning

Thrive Strategic Planning Training Celebrates Project Completion Local nonprofit organizations gathered on October 10th to celebrate a year-long commitment to strategic planning. The cohort-based training, started in the fall of 2022 with eight groups, offered strategic planning guidance in a multi-month format. Over the year, organizations gained skills and tools to build and execute an effective strategic plan. Each group also received free access to easy-to-use strategic planning software for two years. As one nonprofit leader commented, the format helped “provide a…

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Community Raises $2.8 million through 2023 Tin Cup Challenge! 

On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the much-anticipated 16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the successful results of the 2023 Tin Cup Challenge.  After heartfelt acknowledgements of the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, challengers, and volunteers who support the success of both the Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period and Event Day annually, the Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Bonnie Self, announced results to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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