Why It Works
Why the Tin Cup Challenge Works
When we give together, every gift is multiplied for lasting community impact.
Giving through Tin Cup is Easy
Choose the Nonprofits You Love
Browse participating nonprofits and choose one or more to support!
Give One Gift Through Tin Cup
Give online, by check, wire, or stock. Your nonprofit(s) receives 100% of your donation. The Community Foundation stewards your gift and provides one tax receipt.
Your Gift is Partially Matched
Challengers provide matching funds so your gift goes further.
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Why Tin Cup Matters
Tin Cup brings our community together to support local nonprofits in a powerful way. By giving together during a short window, we unlock matching funds and create momentum that nonprofits rely on all year.
Qualifying nonprofit organizations in Teton Valley are invited to participate in the Tin Cup Challenge program and on Event Day. Through a unique match powered by Challengers, every gift, no matter the size, is amplified — turning shared participation into lasting impact for the valley we love.
Browse NonprofitsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I give to multiple nonprofits?
Yes! You can support as many participating nonprofits as you'd like with a single donation through Tin Cup.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, all donations made through the Tin Cup Challenge are tax-deductible. You'll receive one consolidated tax receipt from the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.
What if I want to give by check?
Mail a check made payable to "Community Foundation of Teton Valley" along with a Donor Form outlining your distributions.
How does the match work?
Through the Challenger Fund, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley partially matches the first $25,000 each nonprofit raises during the Giving Period, helping strengthen organizations across every sector.
When do nonprofits receive funds?
Nonprofits receive 100% of direct donations and a Match Grant at the Tin Cup Awards Party at the end of August.
In-Kind Donors
In-kind donors provide generous discounts, services, and support that help reduce production costs and allow more Challenger dollars to be reinvested into our community.
Lauren Feldman • Milissa West • W.H.A.L.E.S.
Volunteers
To make the Tin Cup Challenge a success, we rely on more than 200 volunteers before, during, and after the event. Thank you to all the volunteers who give their time each year!
Volunteer With Us
Tin Cup Captains
The Community Foundation is deeply grateful for the 636 volunteer hours that make Event Day possible. At the heart of our volunteer powerhouse are our Tin Cup Captains. In partnership with our Program Manager, this dedicated team works tirelessly throughout the summer to plan and execute Event Day. Thank you to the Tin Cup Captains for their time, talent, and commitment to our community.
Aid Stations
Elaine Simmons
Betty Van Newkirk
Food Preparation & Acquisition
Kathy Hoffman
John Finley
Green Team
Teton Valley Community Recycling
Kitchen Volunteer Recruitment
Brett Cooke
Liza Wilson
Race
Deanne Despain
Elizabeth Knowles
Registration
Crystal Hansen
Route Logistics & Traffic Control
Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue
Roving All-Star Volunteers
Laura & Randy Curtis
Tinny
Brian White
Venue Logistics
Alex Seddon
