Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
Ways To Give
Sections
Planned Giving
Become A Challenger
Funds & Scholarships
Fund Management
Fundholder Portal
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We accept cash donations as well as a variety of other funding options. We can help you understand the benefits of different types of gifts and the most effective way to apply them. And we are flexible; if you have ideas of your own, please email our Executive Director, Bonnie Self. We’re here to make sure your giving makes an impact.
Credit Card: Browse our funds online and donate anytime (2.4% fee applies)
Check: Payable to Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Community Foundation of Teton Valley
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
Stock, Wire, or Donor-Advised Fund: For more details on how to give via Stock, Wire, or your external Donor-Advised Fund, please open the form below. It includes all the necessary information to complete your gift. To confirm your intent, please return the completed form to us via email.
Memorial Funds
Honor loved ones by supporting nonprofits in their memory:
Andy Tyson Memorial Fund (1968–2015)
Tax-deductible contributions to the Andy Tyson Memorial Fund will serve mountain communities in the developing world through projects that promote the appreciation of their environment and opportunities for the development of outdoor skills. The goal of this fund will be to provide resources for expeditions; training in mountain skills and to match outside expertise with local interest.
A.J. Linnell Memorial Trail Fund (1975–2015)
The A.J. Linnell Memorial Trail Fund will support the construction and maintenance of biking and hiking trails in the Teton Valley that connects neighborhoods with the peaks and valleys that A.J. loved. A cyclist, educator, city councilor, mountain guide, and an environmentalist, A.J. envisioned a trails system that would provide easy access to the backcountry from downtown Victor, making the quiet and beauty of the wilderness available to all. Contributions are tax-deductible.
The Giving Process
- Define Charitable Goals: Identify causes you care about and desired involvement.
- Determine Financial Objectives: Explore tax strategies and estate planning.
- Establish or Contribute to a Fund: We’ll help align your giving with the right fund.
Planned Giving
Legacy Giving
Grow your legacy with a long-term investment in the community you love. Planned giving enables donors a powerful way to continue their philanthropic impact beyond their lifetime. The Community Foundation accepts a variety of planned gifts left by generous individuals who are committed to the future of Teton Valley.
- Bequests: Leave a legacy while retaining your assets during your lifetime.
- Life Insurance: Name the Foundation as a beneficiary or donate a policy for tax benefits.
- Life Income Gifts: Donate assets to receive income for life and a current tax deduction.
- Life Income Gifts: Donate assets to receive income for life and a current tax deduction.
- Memorial Funds: Honor loved ones by supporting Teton Valley Community nonprofits in their memory.
Become a Challenger
Giving through the Tin Cup Challenge
Tin Cup Challengers are community leaders who commit to a gift of $1,500 or more to support our entire Teton Valley nonprofit community. This is done by providing a Match Grant that inspires widespread community support during our six-week Giving Period every summer. The Challenger fund also supports the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Competitive Grant Program, Youth Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Workshops for board and staff..
Modeled after Old Bill’s Fun Run, the Tin Cup Challenge is designed to maximize collaborative community impact. The Tin Cup Challenge strengthens the tremendous work of Teton Valley’s nonprofits, encourages everyone to give, and fosters the spirit of generosity in our community.
You can select from several giving options through the Tin Cup Challenge, depending on your charitable goals.
Tin Cup Challenger Levels
- Business & Community Challenger1,000+)
- Brass $1,500+
- Pewter $2,500+
- Nickel $5,000+
- Copper $7,500+
- Bronze $10,000+
- Silver $15,000+
- Tin $50,000+
- Friend of the Challenge ($1+)
Funds & Scholarships
Community Foundation Agency Funds are offered exclusively to nonprofit organizations as an easy, efficient method for managing your organization’s investments and providing a stable, perennial income stream to support your operations. Agency funds are an ideal way to simplify and enhance your nonprofit organization’s asset management by leveraging our professional management, investment committee experience, and portfolio size.
Through the Community Foundation, nonprofits can participate in a modern endowment investment portfolio that they could not replicate on a stand-alone basis. Agency funds can provide your organization with a permanent source of operating income and professionally managed “rainy day” funds. By having our experienced staff handle investment management and administrative details, your staff and board can concentrate on fulfilling your organization’s mission.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Donor Advised Fund | Flexible, ongoing grant recommendations with tax benefits. |
| Designated Fund | Support a specific nonprofit or project. |
| Competitive Grant Fund | Address urgent community needs via vetted applications. |
| Affinity Fund | Collaborate with others on a shared cause. |
| Award Fund | Recognize excellence through merit-based grants. |
| Scholarship Fund | Support education and career advancement. |
| Agency Fund | Help nonprofits manage long-term assets and rainy-day funds. |
| Memorial Fund | Honor a loved one by distributing funds in their name. |
Funding Structures
| Structure | Description |
|---|---|
| Spend Down | 100% of the principal is available for grants. No admin fee; income benefits the Foundation. |
| Endowment | Provides long-term support; grants a percentage annually. Fees support Foundation services. |
| Investors Circle | Not formally endowed, but invested with Foundation assets. Available as Spend Down or Endowment. |
For funds over $1M, donors may recommend investment advisors.
Fund Management
Investment Management
Contributions of all sizes to funds held at the Community Foundation help to empower thoughtful philanthropic investment in our community and beyond. Since 1989, donors have trusted us to manage and allocate charitable resources responsibly and intelligently. Together, much has been accomplished, and all of our lives have been enriched.
Strategy: Preserve principal, manage risk, and provide sustainable support.
Advisor: Canterbury Consulting
Oversight: Local Investment Committee and board-approved policies.
Management Fees: Averaging around 1% of assets under management, proportionally allocated.
Investment Objective & Philosophy
Prudent stewardship of funds is our priority. Our fund management objectives are twofold to:
• Preserve and grow principal.
• Manage risk.
Our philosophy is to provide long-term funding sources that benefit both fundholders and nonprofits. To pursue this strategy, we rely on the professional judgment of our investment advisors along with the local oversight of our knowledgeable and experienced Investment Committee.
Advisory Team
Our pooled investments create an economy of scale that provides access to advisors, managers, and investment options that would not otherwise be available to small organizations.
Our investment advisor, Canterbury Consulting, is consistent in implementing our investment policy, focusing on risk-adjusted returns. We adhere to a board-approved Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies, the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act, and the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
Management Fees
We allocate the costs associated with investment management proportionally to the individual Endowment and Investors Circle funds that hold those investments. Investment management fees, which vary over time depending on changes to the mix of assets, currently represent about 1% of assets under management.
Funding types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Donor Advised Fund | Flexible, ongoing grant recommendations with tax benefits. |
| Designated Fund | Support a specific nonprofit or project. |
| Competitive Grant Fund | Address urgent community needs via vetted applications. |
| Affinity Fund | Collaborate with others on a shared cause. |
| Award Fund | Recognize excellence through merit-based grants. |
| Scholarship Fund | Support education and career advancement. |
| Agency Fund | Help nonprofits manage long-term assets and rainy-day funds. |
| Memorial Fund | Honor a loved one by distributing funds in their name. |
Funding Structures
| Structure | Description |
|---|---|
| Spend Down | 100% of the principal is available for grants. No admin fee; income benefits the Foundation. |
| Endowment | Provides long-term support; grants a percentage annually. Fees support Foundation services. |
| Investors Circle | Not formally endowed, but invested with Foundation assets. Available as Spend Down or Endowment. |
For funds over $1M, donors may recommend investment advisors.
Portal & Support
Fundholder Portal
For 24/7 secure online access to your fund activity and grant recommendations., please click Login in the top right-hand corner of this page, then click Fund Holder Login. Contact us to register. Our experienced team is available to guide your giving journey.
Bonnie Self
Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208-354-0230
