Nonprofit Directory

Category

Education

Mission

To support the operations of the Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center by collecting and managing donations from the community. Over 70 percent of each seasons operating costs for the avalanche center are derived from donations.

About/Programs/Events/Services

The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center issues daily avalanche hazard forecast at jhavalanche.org and via a telephone hotline at 307-733-2664.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Bob Comey
Phone:  307-690-4527
Email:  comey@wyom.net
Website:  https://www.jhavalanchefoundation.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 424
Teton Village, WY 83025

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2010
Annual Budget:  $145
Tax ID Number:  27-3196373
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The mission of Central Wyoming College is to enhance the quality of life through innovation and excellence in education.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Check www.jacksonschedule.cwc.edu for updated course offerings.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Susan Durfee, Outreach Director
Phone:  (307) 200-6150
Email:  jacksoninfo@cwc.edu
Website:  http://jackson.cwc.edu

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 4795
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

240 S. Glenwood Street
Suite 124
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  Not Provided
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  83-0206286
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The Chabad Jewish Center is dedicated to serving individuals and families looking for a non-judgmental Jewish experience and to establish a warm community center where everyone is made to feel welcome. To promoting Jewish culture and art in JH.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Torah Study Groups Bar & Bat Mitzvah Lessons Community Chanukah Celebration Resource Center Jewish Art Calendar Guest Speakers Jackson Hole Jewish Music Festival Judaic Library Jewish Women's Circle www.JewishWyoming.com

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn, Director
Phone:  (307) 462-0847
Email:  rabbizalman@jewishwyoming.com
Website:  http://www.jewishwyoming.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 9818
Jackson, WY 83002

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2007
Annual Budget:  $168,000
Tax ID Number:  26-1435465
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Essays based on the US Constitution are judged for excellence. Winners receive scholarships. A Good Citizen also receives a monetary award.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Old Bill's Fun Run booth; Constitution week; Veterans' Day; National Day of Prayer; Memorial Day; Flag Day; Fourth of July. Awards night at the High School; Chapter Awards Dinner for students and their families.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Mary Borgenson, Chapter Regent
Phone:  (307) 859-8848
Email:  mooseleeme@centurytel.net
Website:  http://www.daveyjacksonnsdar.org

Mailing Address

P.O. BOX 10372
Jackson, WY 83002

Physical Address

10 Huckleberry Drive
Jackson , WY 83002

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1977
Annual Budget:  $10,000
Tax ID Number:  83-0240874
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Empower strives to end violence through personal safety training which teaches individuals to be more self-reliant, increases their self-esteem and imparts practical self-defense skills.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Empower teaches the IMPACT system of personal safety. Students include children, teens, adult women, those with disabilities, and Native American communities. We are a grassroots, face-to-face, boots-on-the-ground organization equipping students with confidence-building, hands-on empowerment tools that range from awareness, boundary-setting, and role-play interventions to adrenalized physical defense.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Francine Russell, Executive Director
Phone:  (307) 620-1511
Email:  info@empowerwyoming.org
Website:  http://www.EmpowerWyoming.org

Mailing Address

PO Box 74
Buffalo, WY 82834

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2010
Annual Budget:  $50,000
Tax ID Number:  81-1542911
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

The Fund for Public Education is dedicated to extending the excellence of Teton County School District #1 by supporting innovative programs that are not sustained by the core school budget.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Established in 2008, the Teton County Education Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization. We support educational initiatives identified by TCSD #1 leadership as well as manage program, school, and outcome restricted gifts.

Working closely with the TCSD #1 Trustees, Superintendent, staff, and families, we administer effective opportunities to support excellence in our local public schools.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Jen Jellen, Executive Director
Phone:  307-732-9414
Email:  info@fundforpubliceducation.org
Website:  https://www.fundforpubliceducation.org/

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1048
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

1235 Gregory Lane
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2008
Annual Budget:  $149,450
Tax ID Number:  35-2309969
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Girls Actively Participating! promotes success for girls through education, self-discovery, and community building.

About/Programs/Events/Services

GAP! offers in and after school enrichment programs for girls in Elementary through High School to increase confidence, competence, and community connections. Three Raising Girls events a year inspire thought and dialogue for parents and educators to help girls thrive.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Eleanor Garrett, Executive Director
Phone:  (307) 413-1181
Email:  gapgirljh@gmail.com
Website:  http://gapjh.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 6971
Jackson, WY 83002

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1997
Annual Budget:  $92,000
Tax ID Number:  20-0911020
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Established in 1937, Grand Teton Association's mission is to increase public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding public lands, through aid to the interpretive, educational and research programs of our agency partners.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Art in the Environment Workshops , Plein Air for the Park, Book Signings, Boyd Evison Graduate Fellowship . Provide aid and support to Grand Teton National Park, The National Elk Refuge, and Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  April Landale, Executive Director
Phone:  (307)739-3406
Email:  alandale@grandtetonassociation.org
Website:  http://www.grandtetonassociation.org

Mailing Address

100 Headquarters Loop-70
Moose, WY 83012

Physical Address

100 Headquarters Loop-70
Moose , WY 83012

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1937
Annual Budget:  $4,235,500
Tax ID Number:  83-0185073
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Our mission is to enhance global awareness and connections through education and community engagement. We give students and community members opportunities to “think globally and act locally.”

About/Programs/Events/Services

InterConnections 21 (IC21) organizes the annual Teton County Model United Nations conference that hosts over 250 students and educators from across Wyoming and Idaho. Additionally, we host an international speaker series and community events to encourage high school students and local residents to better understand critical global issues and work collaboratively to solve pressing global issues.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Lindsey Ehinger, Executive Director
Phone:  (307) 733-3747
Email:  info@ic21.org
Website:  http://www.ic21.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 4399
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

970 W. Broadway
Suite #215
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1997
Annual Budget:  $100,000
Tax ID Number:  84-1379499
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Play. Create. Explore. Discover. | Juega. Crea. Explora. Descubre.

MISSION
Providing space to play, create, explore and discover.
VISION
We envision a community that embraces children as curious, collaborative, and innovative individuals.

About/Programs/Events/Services

At the Jackson Hole Children's Museum, we encourage local and visiting families to examine the world together through interactive, hands-on exhibits and educational programs in the arts and sciences. We aim to help children and grown-ups of all ages build a love of learning through collaborative play and creative problem solving in a nurturing environment.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Ethan Lobdell, Executive Director
Phone:  307.733.3996
Email:  info@jhchildrensmuseum.org
Website:  http://www.jhchildrensmuseum.org/

Mailing Address

PO Box 995, 155 N. Jean St
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

155 N. Jean Street
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2011
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  27-4118586
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

To provide students with an education of the highest quality and a moral foundation upon which responsible, independent and productive lives are built.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Polly Friess, Headmistress
Phone:  (307) 690-7055
Email:  team@tylteam.com
Website:  http://jacksonholeclassicalacademy.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 11655
Jackson, WY 83002

Physical Address

4380 Nethercott Lane
Wilson , WY 83014

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2011
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  coming soon
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The JHCS is a small independent, 9-12 grade school that prepares students of diverse backgrounds for college and life beyond. We are invested in learning, value personal initiative, and make thoughtful contributions to our community.

About/Programs/Events/Services

We offer challenging academics, excellence in teaching, an array of extracurricular activities, and a supportive school culture.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Shannon Brooks Hamby, Director of Advancement
Phone:  (307) 733-5427
Email:  sbrookshamby@jhcschool.org
Website:  http://www.jhcommunityschool.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 6787
Jackson, WY 83002

Physical Address

1715 High School Road
#240
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2004
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  83-0329536
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Jackson Hole Driving Foundation helps to prevent car accidents, injuries and deaths by providing the community with knowledge about safe driving.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Jackson Hole Driving Foundation provides scholarships for driving classes to many students.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Vicky O'Donoghue, Executive Director
Phone:  307-690-5178
Email:  jhda@wyoming.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 8458
Jackson, WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2015
Annual Budget:  $6,000
Tax ID Number:  46-2950346
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The Jackson Hole Shooting sports Foundation was organized to promote shooting sports education, safety and ethics.

About/Programs/Events/Services

The foundation organizes and promotes various programs that are designed to foster shooting education, safety and ethics. Programs are held at the Shooter Education Building located at the Jackson Hole Gun Club.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Jake Hanson, Director
Phone:  (307) 690-3210
Email:  jhshootingsportsfoundation@gmail.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1786
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

5570 S. HWY 89
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2007
Annual Budget:  $25,000
Tax ID Number:  20-8237947
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

To inspire and develop student-athletes through innovative and accessible ski and snowboard programs that provide opportunities to pursue personal excellence in snowsports and life.

About/Programs/Events/Services

JHSC provides alpine, Nordic, freeski, snowboard, and backcountry competition training to youth ages 5 and up following the US Ski & Snowboard athlete development training system. We host the annual Ski Ball, Ski Swap, Jackson Hole Downhill and Pole Pedal Paddle as fundraising events as well as over 20 days of junior competition events. We provide scholarships for need based and merit applications.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Brittney Ziebell, Development Director
Phone:  3077336433
Email:  bziebell@jhskiclub.org
Website:  https://jhskiclub.org

Mailing Address

PO Box 461
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

100 East Snow King Avenue
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1938
Annual Budget:  $2,500,000
Tax ID Number:  83-0240355
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The Jackson Hole Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to providing college scholarships to high school students whose spirit and love of mountain adventure honors the memory of ski patrollers no longer with us.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Recipients are selected from applications that include an essay about overcoming challenges and are recognized during annual Scholarship Awards Evening at Jackson Hole High School in April. New in 2017 scholarship funds were awarded to students wanting to attend vocational training such as Fire/EMS, Wilderness First Responder or Avalanche Class.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Melissa Malm, Executive Director
Phone:  (307) 733-9078
Email:  info@jhspmemorialfund.org
Website:  http://www.jhspmemorialfund.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 661
Wilson, WY 83014

Physical Address

8225 S. Fall Creek Rd.
Wilson , WY 83014

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2013
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  46-5564933
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Jackson Hole High School Speech and Debate is an incredibly talented group of young adults learning ways to make the world a better place through communication.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Irlonde Gagnon, Coach
Phone:  3076990537
Email:  lgagnon@tcsd.org
Website:  https://sites.google.com/tcsd.org/jhhsspeechanddebate/home

Mailing Address

1910 High School Road
Jackson, WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  Not Provided
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

We are dedicated to providing affordable, quality, and educationally oriented child care services for parents working in support of Grand Teton National Park and the local community.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Nacho Night Fundraiser, Old Bills

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Cheri Blum, Center Director
Phone:  (307) 739-1189
Email:  moosecorner@ymail.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 87
Moose, WY 83012

Physical Address

175 Moose Residential Road
Moose , WY 83012

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1991
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  83-0299379
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The mission of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment.

About/Programs/Events/Services

NOLS is unique as it teaches technical skills and leadership on extended wilderness expeditions. Students of any age learn communication, good judgment, and grit through developing outdoor skills, risk management, and wilderness medicine expertise in a hands-on environment.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Dan Kenah, Foundation Relations Officer
Phone:  (307) 335-2286
Email:  foundations@nols.edu
Website:  http://www.nols.edu/

Mailing Address

284 Lincoln St.
Lander, WY 82520

Physical Address

284 Lincoln St.
Lander , WY 82520

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1965
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  83-0204184
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

To encourage respect for human life from the moment of fertilization. Education on issues including development in the womb, abortion, adoption, and sexual purity. Offering comfort and pointing the way of forgiveness to anyone hurt by abortion.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Our funds are used for educational outreach - presentation of scientific facts through advertisements, photos, displays and free materials at local community events such as the Health Fair. Most of our funds are used for newspaper ads.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Elaine Kuhr, Secretary/Treasurer
Phone:  (307) 6907245
Email:  naturescapedesignslandscaping@gmail.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 8313
Jackson, WY 83002

Physical Address

165 Crabtree Lane
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1980
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  83-0284667
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

Our Mission is to become a place of inspiration, renewal and hope for the local Jackson Hole community, and the millions of tourists who travel through our area each year.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Jackson Hole community garden and playground.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Crystal Ellett, Executive Director
Phone:  307-733-7770
Email:  Ellett.crystal@gmail.com

Mailing Address

3205 Big Trails Drive
Jackson, WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2015
Annual Budget:  $12,000
Tax ID Number:  83-0241725
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

Slow Food in the Tetons works to grow our local and regional sustainable food economy by supporting producers, educating consumers and connecting them together in the spirit of good, clean and fair food.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Slow Food in the Tetons seeks to create dramatic and lasting change in our local food system. We run the Jackson Hole People's Market, Slow Food Farm Stand, teach year-round farm to table kids cooking classes and much more. We work to make healthy local food available and accessible to all.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Scott Steen, Executive Director
Phone:  406 579 7852
Email:  tetonslowfood@gmail.com
Website:  http://tetonslowfood.org

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 7290
Jackson, WY 83002

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2006
Annual Budget:  $250,000
Tax ID Number:  20- 4118866
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

Assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Our program is one of a kind by offering hands on activities of all kinds to youth.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Tammy Sachse, Office Manager
Phone:  208354-2961
Email:  teton@uidaho.edu
Website:  https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/teton

Mailing Address

235 S. 5th E.
Driggs, ID 83455

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  Not Provided
Annual Budget:  $24,000
Tax ID Number:  23-7098404
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

Our mission is to ensure that all students have the foundation for success and are challenged to reach their full potential.

About/Programs/Events/Services

TCSD provides Teton County students in grades k-12 with a comprehensive public education in accordance with applicable state statues and standards.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Charlotte Reynolds, Communications
Phone:  3077332704
Email:  creynolds@tcsd.org
Website:  http://www.tcsd.org

Mailing Address

PO Box 568
Jackson, WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  Not Provided
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

To Change Lives Through the Power of Literacy

About/Programs/Events/Services

Our Approach: We Focus on Family Literacy
We believe that a family literacy approach is the most effective way of achieving our vision of a 100% literate community.
TLC offers prevention, intervention, and enrichment services for families with children in Pre-K through 12th grade.
Our goal is to strengthen literacy skills for the family unit through tutoring, enrichment, and family literacy programs.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Anja Carlson
Phone:  307-733-9242
Email:  anja@tetonliteracy.org
Website:  http://www.tetonliteracy.org/

Mailing Address

PO Box 465
Jackson, WY 83001

Physical Address

1715 High School Rd
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1992
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

To provide financial assistance for college or vocational education to graduating high school seniors that have been employed at Teton Pines or whose parents are employed at Teton Pines.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Over the last 26 years The Teton Pines Country Club Scholarship Fund has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships to 139 Teton County students. All funds have been generously donated by Teton Pines Country Club members.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Amy Bickley, Director of Membership
Phone:  3077331005
Email:  amy@tetonpines.com
Website:  http://www.tetonpines.com

Mailing Address

PO Box 14090
Jackson, WY 83002

Physical Address

3450 Clubhouse Drive
Wilson , WY 83014

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1994
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  830308856
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? No

Category

Education

Mission

Inspiring curiosity, engagement and leadership through transformative place-based education

About/Programs/Events/Services

Teton Science Schools consists of six major program areas and educates thousands of participants annually by connecting them to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and through place-based education around the country.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Nick Delmolino, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Phone:  (307)733-1313
Email:  todd.hanna@tetonscience.org
Website:  http://www.tetonscience.org

Mailing Address

700 Coyote Canyon Road
Jackson, WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  1967
Annual Budget:  Organization chose not to report.
Tax ID Number:  83-0219163
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

To support the Transcendental Meditation(TM) Center and provide scholarships and loans to learn the TM techniqe for deserving students, adults, and retirees. Benefits include reduced stress, clearer, more creative thinking and improved health.

About/Programs/Events/Services

Transcendental Meditation Program; Corporate Development Program; Group meditation; Quiet-Time Education program; Maharishi Ayurveda; TM-Sidhi and Advanced programs; Maharishi Vedic Education Courses

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Tom Factor
Phone:  (307) 690-4511
Email:  tfactor@tm.org
Website:  https://www.tm.org/transcendental-meditation-jackson

Mailing Address

4685 Willowbrook Lane
Wilson, WY 83014

Physical Address

350 E. Broadway
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2009
Annual Budget:  $25,000
Tax ID Number:  26-1813657
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes

Category

Education

Mission

The mission of Wyoming Stargazing is to inspire and educate through Wyoming's extraordinary skies and the Universe beyond.

About/Programs/Events/Services

We offer free, year-round, family-friendly, daytime and nighttime programming including stargazing programs, solar astronomy programs, planetarium programs, and indoor astronomy presentations. Since 2013 years we have offered over 600 free astronomy programs. Our vision is to build an observatory and planetarium in Jackson Hole.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:  Samuel Singer, Executive Director
Phone:  3074134779
Email:  Samuel@wyomingstargazing.org
Website:  http://www.wyomingstargazing.org

Mailing Address

PO Box 9584
Jackson, WY 83002

Physical Address

1135 Maple Way
Unit 1
Jackson , WY 83001

Nonprofit Facts

Year Founded:  2013
Annual Budget:  $355,000
Tax ID Number:  46-3183809
Old Bill's Fun Run Participant? Yes