| 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.
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| Overview |
The Community Foundation is the philanthropic focal point in Jackson Hole, serving donors, nonprofit 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. The Foundation also works with local nonprofits to increase their capacity to accomplish their missions. |
| Gifts |
The Community Foundation received gifts totaling more than $13 million in 2011, and $194 million since inception, from thousands of donors who want to improve life in Jackson Hole. |
| Grants |
The Community Foundation granted approximately $12 million in 2011 and $195 million since inception to nonprofit organizations in Jackson Hole and abroad. |
| Funds |
The Community Foundation currently administers approximately 200 funds. |
| Focus Areas |
Arts, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services and civic involvement. |
| Community Organizations Served |
200 local nonprofit organizations are served by the Community Foundation. |
| Special Programs |
Old Bill’s Fun Run For Charities: An annual community-wide fundraiser that raised $8.35 million in 2012 and nearly $91 million since inception for local nonprofits. |
| Staff |
6 |
| Volunteers |
300 volunteers gave their time in 2012. |
| Financial Highlights |
From the year ended December 31, 2011:
- $13 million in gifts;
- $11 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 700 community foundations in the United States.
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