Established

1989

Mission

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.

Overview

The Community Foundation is the philanthropic focal point in Jackson Hole serving donors, non-profit organizations, and the community. 

Roles

The Community Foundation works with donors to make philanthropy easy by managing and administering funds for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations with charitable objectives, as well as works with local non-profits to increase their capacity to accomplish their missions.

Gifts

The Community Foundation received gifts totaling more than $13 million in 2005 and $114 million since inception from thousands of donors who want to improve life in Jackson Hole.

Grants

The Community Foundation granted over $23 million in 2005 and $100 million since inception to nonprofit organizations.

Funds

163 funds are currently administered by the Community Foundation.

Focus Areas 

Arts, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services.

Organizations Served

197 non-profit organizations are served throughout Teton County, Wyoming .

Special Programs

Old Bill’s Fun Run For Charities: An annual community-wide fundraiser that has raised in excess of $5 million in 2005 and $38 million since inception for local non-profits.

Staff

7

Volunteers

384 volunteers contributed 2,049 hours in 2005.

Financial Highlights

From the year ended December 31, 2005:

• $32.7 million in total assets;
• Grants most dollars per capita of more than 650 community foundations in the United States.