Foundation News Room
Stay up to date with what’s happening with the Community Foundation and its partners.
The Community News Room is your go-to source for insightful content and updates on the impact of our work in the Jackson Hole community. Learn about the people and organizations who are making a difference, and join us in our efforts to create a thriving community for all.
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Welcoming new Community Foundation board members
December 13, 2024The Community Foundation Board of Directors welcomed three new board members to join the board during its December board meeting. Jenny Felsinger, Doug Henderson, and Ian Macleod will help support the Foundation’s mission, “to improve… -
Second annual Soupgiving draws community together
December 12, 2024On Thursday, November 21, The Teton Behavioral Health Alliance, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, held its second annual Soupgiving at Jackson Elementary School’s Commons. The event was an opportunity to connect… -
Old Bill's announces 2024 results
October 24, 2024The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole announced that Old Bill’s Fun Run 2024 raised a total of $23,400,067 in support of local nonprofits. This effort represents 23,597 individual gifts from 4,009 donors. The match pool, created with… -
Education Nonprofits Expand Access to Summer Learning
June 27, 2024With summer underway, local education organizations are expanding summer programming in response to a restructuring of Teton County School District #1 (TCSD #1) Summer Learning program. Coombs Outdoors, Teton Literacy Center, and Teton… -
One22 Announces Support for Commuters Affected by Teton Pass Closure
June 18, 2024One22 Resource Center has opened a Temporary Emergency Relief for Commuters (TERC) program to help Teton Valley commuters offset increased costs as a result of the Teton Pass closure. -
Online Dashboard for Community Housing Data Released
June 15, 2024The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole announced that a new source for housing data is now available online. The Housing Dashboard was collaboratively created by community-invested partners and supported by the Foundation’s Housing… -
Community Emergency Response Fund activated
June 14, 2024The Community Foundation has activated its Community Emergency Response Fund to offer grants for organizations whose operations or services have been significantly disrupted by the Teton Pass closure. -
Over $750,000 in grants awarded to 60 local nonprofits
May 16, 2024The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole announced today that its Competitive Grants program supported 60 nonprofit organizations with over $750,000 during the latest granting cycle. -
Teton County Scholarship Program Celebrates Class of 2024 with over $1M in Scholarships
May 1, 2024Teton County Scholarship Program (TCSP) was pleased to announce its 2024 winners at Scholarship Night on April 24. This year, 156 students from across Teton County applied for 75 scholarships sponsored by generous local donors. -
Jackson Hole Youth Grant $52.5K to Local Nonprofits
April 15, 2024The 2024 Youth Philanthropy program awarded $52,500 in grants to 33 local nonprofits. Youth Philanthropy provides students at the five Teton County, WY high schools a hands-on learning experience in philanthropy. Participating students… -
Community Behavioral Health Needs Survey Underway
January 19, 2024Individuals who live and/or work in Teton County, Wyoming can help the Teton Behavioral Health Alliance, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, improve the quality of life in the region by completing the Community… -
New Grants Program supports partners in behavioral health and housing sectors
December 15, 2023The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole recently awarded $1,000,000 in funding to local organizations through a pilot granting program guided by two of the Foundation’s Initiatives – Behavioral Health and Housing Solutions - which are…