Community Impact
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole manages $132 million in assets. We are a small-town organization with big-city expertise, providing our constituents with personal attention and expert advice.
$49M+
Total Gifts Accepted
In 2023, the Community Foundations of Jackson Hole received $49 million in gifts.
$47M+
Total Grants & Program Awarded
In 2023, the Community Foundations of Jackson Hole awarded $47 million to local organizations.
$132M+
Total Assets Managed
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole manages $132 million in assets.
Foundational Values
Our Ethos
To improve lives through philanthropic leadership.
We foster authentic relationships built on integrity, mutual respect, and inclusivity. We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our community to sustain a vibrant Jackson Hole.
Together we approach every experience and partnership as an opportunity to learn and invest in each other. We nurture a collaborative and safe environment for all to encourage meaningful change.
We believe in connecting generosity with opportunity. To build a bridge from passion to purpose. We lead by understanding needs first, then by action and innovation so that cause can meet contribution.
We offer trust and compassion. We support the unique value, circumstances, and perspectives of individuals and organizations. We are mindful of our influence.
We open our minds to possibility. In everything we do, we are active listeners, seeking understanding so that we can improve and adapt to new ideas.
Foundation News
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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… -
Teton Behavioral Health Alliance to host Soupgiving
November 7, 2023On Thursday, November 16 from 5:30-8:00pm, The Teton Behavioral Health Alliance, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, is hosting its first annual Soupgiving at the Virginian Lodge’s Wister Hall. The event is an… -
Colby Mitchell hired as Backbone Leader of Systems of Education
September 11, 2023The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is pleased to welcome Colby Mitchell as the Backbone Leader of Systems of Education, a part of the organization’s Education and Families initiative. Last spring, the Community Foundation launched…