Community Foundation of Teton Valley

What Community Foundation of Teton Valley does

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt community foundation (EIN #39-3669347) founded in 2007 and headquartered at 189 N. Main St., Suite 112, Driggs, Idaho. It manages philanthropic funds, administers grants and scholarships, and operates community giving programs that serve Teton Valley (Idaho) and adjacent Alta, Wyoming. The foundation's primary constituents are local nonprofit organizations (64+ supported, 65 listed in its Nonprofit Directory), individual and family donors (1,600+ annually), business and community "Challengers" who provide matching funds, students pursuing post-secondary education, and the broader Teton Valley community.

The foundation's core offerings include the Tin Cup Challenge (a six-week annual giving campaign from June to July that culminates in Event Day at Driggs City Park and has raised more than $30.8M since 2008), the Competitive Grants Program (annual cycle with $85,000 awarded to 17 nonprofits in 2026), the Youth Philanthropy Program (Teton High School students awarding $10,000 in grants), and the Opportunity Fund (rolling, year-round rapid-response funding). It also manages 37 funds spanning donor-advised, designated, memorial, scholarship, agency, and affinity/collaborative structures, and offers planned giving services including bequests and gifts of appreciated securities. Complementary shared-resource services include a conference room, event equipment rentals, a Nonprofit Directory, Nonprofit Job Board, Volunteer Opportunities Board, and the Nonprofit Newsgroup mailing list. The 2025 Tin Cup Challenge set a record at $3.88 million.

The foundation is led by a 5-person staff headed by Executive Director Bonnie Self, with a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Scott Pierson. In April 2026, the organization formally transitioned to full independence from the Community Foundation of the Greater Tetons, supported by new board additions and the hiring of a dedicated Finance & Operations Manager. Revenue mechanics are donation-based: charitable contributions (online, check, stock, wire), Challenger matching gifts, planned giving/bequests, and stewardship fees on managed funds. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital operations rely on third-party tools such as Akoya Go (donor portal and grant application portal) and standard web, email, and social channels.

Name

Community Foundation of Teton Valley

Legal name

Community Foundation of Teton Valley

Website

https://cftetonvalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is a 501(c)(3) community foundation, founded in 2007 and based in Driggs, Idaho, that manages philanthropic funds, grants, and programs serving 64+ local nonprofits, 1,600+ donors, and the Teton Valley community through initiatives such as the annual Tin Cup Challenge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation & Philanthropic Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy
• Grantmaking programs
• Donor-advised funds
• Charitable fund management
• Nonprofit support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Driggs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation receives charitable donations from individuals, families, and businesses in Teton Valley. Donors contribute through various methods including online giving, checks, stock transfers, wire transfers, and donor-advised funds. These donations fund the foundation's grant programs and operational costs.
2. Tin Cup Challenge Matching Gifts: Business and Community Challengers commit matching gift funds during the annual Tin Cup Challenge. Challenger levels range from $1,500 (Friends of the Challenge) to $75,000+ (Titanium), providing matching grants that amplify community donations to local nonprofits.
3. Planned Giving & Bequests: Accepts planned gifts including bequests, life insurance donations, and appreciated securities. These legacy gifts ensure long-term sustainability and community support for generations to come.
4. Fund Management Fees: Professional stewardship and investment management services for donor funds including designated funds, memorial funds, scholarship funds, agency funds, and donor-advised funds. Manages 37 funds with professional oversight.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation that manages philanthropic funds and distributes grants to support local nonprofits in Teton Valley, Idaho and Alta, Wyoming. Its core offerings include annual Competitive Grants, the Tin Cup Challenge community giving campaign, the Youth Philanthropy student-led grantmaking program, the Opportunity Fund for emergent needs, and professional fund management services including donor-advised, scholarship, memorial, agency, designated, and collaborative funds.

Product overview

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley operates as a philanthropic organization offering a portfolio of grant-making programs and fund management services. Its core programs include Competitive Grants (annual funding for nonprofits), the Tin Cup Challenge (six-week community giving campaign with matching funds), Youth Philanthropy (student-led grantmaking), and the Opportunity Fund (rapid-response emergency support). The Foundation also manages various fund types including Donor-Advised, Scholarship, Memorial/Named, Agency, and Designated Funds, along with Planned Giving services for legacy creation. Shared resources include conference room and event equipment rentals. Additional services encompass a Nonprofit Directory, Job Board, Volunteer Opportunities, and Nonprofit Newsgroup for community collaboration. The organization serves as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN #39-3669347).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tin Cup Challenge: Teton Valley's premier community giving event — a six-week campaign that coordinates donations to local nonprofits, culminating in Event Day with races and celebrations.
• Youth Philanthropy
• Competitive Grants
• Opportunity Fund

Products and services

• Competitive Grants Program Annual funding program for local nonprofits addressing critical community needs, awarded through a thorough application and review process. Grant sizes range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, funded by Tin Cup Challengers and endowed funds.
• Tin Cup Challenge Teton Valley's premier community giving event — a six-week annual campaign (June-July) that coordinates donations to local nonprofits, with Challengers matching donations to amplify every gift, culminating in Event Day at Driggs City Park.
• Youth Philanthropy Program Program empowering Teton High School students to learn about community needs, evaluate nonprofit organizations, and make real grant decisions with actual funding. Awards $10,000 annually through student-led grantmaking.
• Opportunity Fund Flexible, year-round fund providing rapid response support for critical and emergent community needs when unexpected challenges arise in Teton Valley. Rolling applications accepted year-round.
• Donor-Advised Fund A fund allowing donors to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits over time with professional stewardship.
• Scholarship Fund Fund supporting students pursuing education and career goals with professional stewardship managed by the Community Foundation.
• Memorial / Named Fund Funds honoring loved ones by supporting nonprofits and causes that mattered most to them, creating lasting tributes.
• Agency Fund Funds providing financial management for nonprofits with professional oversight and investment management through the Community Foundation.
• Designated Fund Funds allowing donors to direct giving toward specific programs, initiatives, or causes with professional stewardship.
• Affinity / Collaborative Fund Collaborative funds bringing together donors with shared interests to collectively support specific causes or community priorities.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Planned giving services including bequests, life insurance gifts, and gifts of appreciated securities to create lasting legacies for Teton Valley causes.
• Blake Chapman Aviation Scholarship Scholarship providing up to $12,000 towards the cost of a Private Pilot Certificate including instruction, flight time, and books for Teton area students.
• Nonprofit Directory Online directory connecting community members, donors, and volunteers with 65 local organizations serving Teton Valley across sectors including education, environment, health, arts, and recreation.

Quantifiable outcome

• $7.5M+ granted to local nonprofits; 64+ nonprofits supported; $30.8M+ raised through Tin Cup Challenge since 2008; 40 scholarships awarded
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Teton Valley FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit partner in Tin Cup Challenge. Collaborated on Music on Main event series and ice rink projects. Both organizations work to enhance community quality of life in Teton Valley.
• Valley of the Tetons LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitive grant recipient using funds for technology replacement and library services. Partnership supports literacy and educational resources for the community.
• Teton County Fire RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Wildfire Mitigation Fund to support county wildfire mitigation program including hiring a full-time specialist, community education, and landowner outreach.
• Downtown Driggs AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the Community Calendar for nonprofit events. Partnership supports visibility for community events and programs across Teton Valley.
• Teton High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Youth Philanthropy program where Government class students review grant applications and award $10,000 to local nonprofits. Builds next generation of community philanthropists.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Community Foundation of Jackson Hole: Community foundation serving the adjacent Jackson Hole region of Wyoming with very similar programs — grantmaking, donor-advised funds, scholarships, and community giving events — for a comparable resort-valley donor base. Closest geographic and functional peer.
• Community Foundation of the Greater Tetons: The parent organization from which the Community Foundation of Teton Valley separated in April 2026. Operates an overlapping service territory in Teton Valley/Western Wyoming with substantially the same program model — grant cycles, fund stewardship, donor-advised funds — making it the most direct operational peer.
• Park City Community Foundation: Mountain-resort community foundation with analogous program mix — annual giving campaigns, nonprofit capacity-building, donor-advised funds, and scholarships — in a similarly small mountain-town setting. Strong model comparable for benchmarking.
• Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: Mountain-region community foundation offering annual giving campaigns, competitive grants, scholarships, and fund stewardship for a comparable rural resort-area donor base. Useful comparable for program design and Challenge-style fundraising models.

Broad incumbents

• Idaho Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation serving all of Idaho, including administering the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award that recognized CFTV. Operates the same fund types (donor-advised, scholarship, agency) but at much larger scale across broader geography.
• Aspen Community Foundation: Established mountain-resort community foundation offering comparable grantmaking, scholarships, and donor-advised fund services. Larger and longer-tenured than CFTV but operates a structurally similar model in a resort economy.
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation: One of the largest community foundations in the U.S., operating donor-advised funds, scholarships, and grantmaking at scale. While not geographically comparable, it represents the upper-bound operating model for fund stewardship and technology-enabled grantmaking that smaller foundations benchmark against.

Regional players

• Wyoming Community Foundation: Statewide Wyoming community foundation operating donor-advised funds, competitive grants, and scholarship programs. Comparable in mission and program architecture but serves a broader regional footprint rather than a single valley.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cftetonvalley
• Facebookfacebook.com/TetonValleyNonprofitHub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-foundation-of-teton-valley

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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