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Established
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1989
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Mission
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To Improve Lives through Philanthropic Leadership by:
- Providing superior donor services;
- Making grants that positively impact the community;
- Ensuring sustainability of the philanthropic community;
- Acting as a leader, catalyst and resource.
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Overview
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The Community Foundation is the philanthropic focal point in Jackson Hole, serving donors, non-profit organizations, and the community.
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Roles
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The Community Foundation works with donors to make philanthropy easy by managing and administering funds for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations with charitable objectives. The Foundation also works with local non-profits to increase their capacity to accomplish their missions.
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Gifts
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The Community Foundation received gifts totaling more than $12 million in 2006, and $127 million since inception, from thousands of donors who want to improve life in Jackson Hole.
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Grants
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The Community Foundation granted approximately $19 million in 2006 and $114 million since inception to nonprofit organizations in Jackson Hole and abroad..
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Funds
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177 funds are currently administered by the Community Foundation.
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Focus Areas
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Arts, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services and civic involvement.
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Community
Organizations
Served
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173 local non-profit organizations are served by the Community Foundation.
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Special Programs
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Old Bill’s Fun Run For Charities: An annual community-wide fundraiser that raised in excess of $6.8 million in 2006 and $45.7 million since inception for local non-profits.
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Staff
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7
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Volunteers
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384 volunteers contributed 2,049 hours in 2006.
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Financial Highlights
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From the year ended December 31, 2006:
- $12 million in gifts;
- $19 million in grants;
- $29 million in total assets;
- Since 2001, the Community Foundation has consistently granted the most dollars granted per capita of more than 650 community foundations in the United States.
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