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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Mental Health Awareness Month Community Calendar
April 30, 2026This May, communities across the country will observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a national effort to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and expand access to mental health resources. The Teton Behavioral Health… -
Introducing Invest Jackson
April 21, 2026Invest Jackson works in partnership with local banks to provide impact investments to local nonprofits in numerous forms, such as participation notes, bridge financing, lines of credit, and asset-backed loans. -
Jackson Hole Youth Grant $60K to Local Nonprofits
April 20, 2026Youth Philanthropy provides students at the four Teton County, WY high schools with a hands-on learning experience in philanthropy. Students review grant proposals, discuss their community impact, and make difficult granting decisions to… -
Community Foundation Welcomes Hillary Hahn
March 4, 2026The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is pleased to announce the addition of Hillary Hahn as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Hillary will lead and manage all fundraising and fund expansion activities to support the Foundation’s… -
Plan for Summer Learning with Expanded Learning Collective’s Bilingual Program Directory
February 13, 2026As spring approaches, now is a great time to start planning summer enrichment experiences for the young learners in your life. In 2025, Expanded Learning Collective launched a new website, available in English and Spanish, featuring an… -
Community Foundation Announces Old Bill’s 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest
January 28, 2026Each year, the Community Foundation designs an Old Bill’s t-shirt and distributes it free of charge throughout the Old Bill’s Giving Season. Over time, the Old Bill’s t-shirt has become an iconic symbol of the annual Fun Run and a beloved… -
Quality of Life Survey Underway
January 7, 2026Individuals who live and/or work in Teton County, Wyoming are invited to share their voices by completing the Community Behavioral Health Needs Survey, online through February 2, 2026. The survey results will be used gauge quality of… -
Community Foundation Awards $1.1M in Catalyst Grants
December 19, 2025The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's Catalyst Grants program awarded over $1.1 million to 27 local nonprofits working to create lasting change in our community. Through four focused grant programs, these funds support innovative… -
Community Foundation announces new Board members and bids farewell to outgoing members
December 11, 2025The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is ushering in a new year of leadership with the addition of Steve Dubois, Josh Frappart and Janine Lloyd to its Board of Directors. The three bring a strong mix of professional expertise, community… -
Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust Invests $3.2 Million in Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Multiple Mountain Communities
December 10, 2025The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust announced that Rob Katz—Co-Founder of the Trust and the Katz Amsterdam Foundation, and Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts—has pledged more than $3 million in new grant funding to… -
Teton Behavioral Health Alliance to host third annual Soupgiving
November 6, 2025This free community event invites people of all ages to share warm soups prepared by local businesses and organizations, connect with friends old and new, and enjoy live music by Hilary Camino. Activities and crafts for kids will be led by… -
TIPS Welcomes New Director
September 11, 2025Teton Interagency Peer Support (TIPS), a program of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, has named Michael Nash as its new Director. A longtime National Park Service leader and founder of the NPS Law Enforcement Peer Support Program,…