Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
95% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Wyoming, registered in 1994, with $75,197,308 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Po Box 574, Jackson, WY, 83001 EIN 83-0308856 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$75.2M
▲ 41.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46.6M
Net assets
$166.5M
Employees
27
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Community Foundation of Jackson Hole: 95% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · +38% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Foundation of Jackson Hole: 43 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Community Foundation of Jackson Hole: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Foundation of Jackson Hole: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To improve lives through philanthropic leadership
What they do
Fund administration - the community foundation manages apprx 280 funds designed to simplfy philanthropy for local donors and to provide cost effective investments for local nonprofits. the foundation offers seven fund types to meet specific donor, nonprofit, and community philanthropic needs. each fund can be structured in three different ways depending on the amount , expected duation, and forecasted activity. in 2024, the foundation received apprx 950 gifts, totaling $50.9 million, for these funds and processed over 3,000 grants, totaling $20.6 million, from our funds to benefit qualified charities working in a variety of fields throughout the u.s.
Discretionary grants, scholarships, & fellowships - 96% of the foundation's operational expenses are program service expenses, which includes old bill/tin cup, fund administration, discretionary grants, scholarships and other program services. the foundation's discretionary grant programs provide financial support to organizations that are effectively addressing important community needs in teton county, wy. funding decisions for the compentitive grants program are made by a volunteer grants committee comprised of dedicated community members with diverse interests and experience. the youth philanthropy program introduces local high school students to strategic grantmaking. the micro grants program is designed as a timely funding mechanism. in 2024, the foundation's grant programs provided over $2.7 million to 128 organizations working in jackson hole and teton valley. the foundation's grants programs are funded by old bill's cochallengers and tin cup challengers, individual donors, and endowed funds held at the foundation.
Other program services - in addition to fund administration, old bill's fun run, and competitive grants and scholarships, the community foundation also supports local nonprofits by offering workshops on nonprofit management (e.g. board development, grant writing, sustainability, etc.), coordinating networking and information sharing opportunities (e.g. volunteerjh.org and a nonprofit list-serve) and providing technical assistance and consulting, as requested. in 2024, 233 participants (representing 190 different organizations) attended 12 classes, workshops, or networking events offered by the foundation. 30 nonprofits posted 72 volunteer opportunities on the volunteerjh website, and approximately 1,800 individuals subscribe to the nonprofit list-serve hosted by the foundation.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 574, Jackson, WY, 83001
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Wyoming
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23.1M (FY2013) to $75.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.3MNet assets $166.5M
Operating margin
38.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$170.9M
Total liabilities
$4.3M
Net assets
$166.5M
Salaries & benefits
$3.2M
7% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,197,308▲41.5% | $46,619,949▼4.8% | $166,523,781▲26.3% | $170,870,028▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $53,147,435▼10.9% | $48,955,919▲32.9% | $131,886,220▲10.1% | $132,225,686▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,674,419▲25.6% | $36,826,767▲10.4% | $119,766,912▲6.0% | $120,284,040▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,502,372▲24.4% | $33,363,114▼2.8% | $112,998,033▲17.3% | $113,990,661▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,196,049▲13.2% | $34,321,080▲21.1% | $96,313,941▲13.1% | $96,565,337▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,731,724▼13.0% | $28,340,528▲12.6% | $85,121,725▲17.9% | $85,390,182▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $38,768,578▲39.3% | $25,172,790▲6.6% | $72,189,819▲10.3% | $72,334,938▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $27,831,688▲6.9% | $23,622,904▼3.2% | $65,421,207▲17.5% | $65,794,089▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $26,032,786▼0.7% | $24,398,594▲27.2% | $55,691,475▲6.9% | $55,840,582▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,205,647▲25.4% | $19,183,579▲19.4% | $52,110,112▲3.2% | $52,325,958▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,895,994▼9.4% | $16,069,621▼2.0% | $50,487,932▲7.0% | $50,635,098▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $23,075,145 | $16,404,639▲14.9% | $47,204,676▲22.5% | $47,442,990▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,276,923▲8.5% | $38,546,349▲36.6% | $39,273,325▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,161,235▲7.0% | $28,217,991▼1.9% | $28,356,370▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $12,304,192 | $28,767,892 | $28,860,445 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Laurie Andrews — $392,041 (0.84% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Andrews | President | 50 | $392,041 |
| Erin Lusins | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $205,253 |
| Will Schwartz | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $185,617 |
| Anne Bradley | Director of Marketing & Communications | 50 | $165,292 |
| Annie Riddell | Director of Grants & Nonprofit Outreach | 50 | $123,119 |
| Kate Schelbe | Backbone Leader of Teton Behavioral Health | 50 | $110,246 |
| Wendy Martinez | Director, Housing Solutions | 50 | $109,720 |
| Colby Mitchell | Backbone Leader of Expanded Learning Collective | 50 | $107,004 |
| Kelsey Brehm | Finance Officer | 50 | $106,395 |
| Andy Schwartz | Director | 1 | — |
| Betty Andrikopoulos | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Daniela Peterson | Director | 1 | — |
| David Landes | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Debbie Hechinger | Director | 1 | — |
| Deirdre Griffith | Executive Committee Member | 2 | — |
| Greg Gricus | Director | 1 | — |
| Jane Hopkins Carey | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Janet Whitmire | Director | 1 | — |
| Jimmy Bartz | Director | 1 | — |
| Joel Revill | Executive Committee Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Consulting | Investment Advisory | $295,879 |
Grants received · $31.0M total
240 grants to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole totaling $31.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $537,500 |
| Eric and Kelly Schwartz Charitable Trust | In support of santa barbara foundation, for general support | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $261,000 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $219,527 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $178,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $119,200 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $87,350 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $81,500 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $77,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $74,300 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is for the completed 2-day workshop on 5/1/24 and 5/2/24, then the 1st vft meeting on 5/3/24, plus the 2nd and 3rd vft upcoming meetings | 2024 | $56,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $38,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $32,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $27,250 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $39.6M in FY2024
374 grants totaling $39.6M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Community Foundation of Jackson Hole →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One22 Inc | Housing, scholarships, food access, cupboard, general operating | $1,433,481 |
| St Johns Health Foundation | Building & housing, prenatal/oncology/hopsice, general operating | $1,202,422 |
| Cache Humane Society | Redemption of agency fund | $1,025,220 |
| Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation | Training, scholarship, employee housing, general operating | $1,017,283 |
| Community Center For the Arts | Endowment/building, tlaxcala sister city, general operating | $873,217 |
| Doug Coombs Foundation | Clubhouse campaign, camina conmigo, general operating | $826,847 |
| St John's Episcopal Church of Jackson Hole | Legacy of love, youth camps, chapel, general operating | $807,607 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | R-park, greenspace, tribal initiative, general operating | $782,665 |
| Teton County Sheriffs Auxillary | Jhpd employee housing, christmas party,general operating | $774,840 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Kelly parcel, grooming, snake river/taggart lake, general ops | $733,983 |
| Habitat For Humanity International Inc | Parkside benson brown, builders luncheon, general operating | $703,943 |
| Dancers Workshop | Ballet hispanico, new choreographers, general operating | $687,044 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing | 620 e hansen capital campaign, general operating support | $627,299 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $625,000 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services Inc | Capital campaign, general operating | $591,749 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Foundation of Jackson Hole a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-0308856, based in Jackson, Wyoming. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's EIN?
- Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-0308856.
- How much revenue does Community Foundation of Jackson Hole report?
- Community Foundation of Jackson Hole reported $75,197,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's spending goes to programs?
- Community Foundation of Jackson Hole spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Foundation of Jackson Hole have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Foundation of Jackson Hole A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Foundation of Jackson Hole's latest Form 990 is $392,041, paid to Laurie Andrews (President).
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Data for Community Foundation of Jackson Hole (EIN 83-0308856) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.