The Teton Springs Foundation Inc
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Driggs, Idaho. It supports nonprofit organizations serving the Teton Valley community through grants for projects intended to strengthen the community and improve quality of life.
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Teton Springs Foundation Inc gave $101K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Idaho. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,515
- +179.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,701
- +67.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $694,515
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Teton Springs Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website also describes an annual application process: applications are submitted electronically, and the requesting organization must be a recognized 501(c)(3) or a 170(b)(1)(a)(i.v.i.) providing services in Teton Valley, Idaho. The website says late or incomplete applications are not accepted and that grantees awarded funds in January 2025 must submit a grant update before applying for new funding.
- Review Cycle
- The website listed December 12, 2025, for its 2026 grant cycle, with awards expected by January or February 2026. That deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The website listed December 12, 2025, for its 2026 grant cycle, with awards expected by January or February 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 244, Driggs, ID 83422
Phone: (208) 787-8001
Website: https://www.tetonspringsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Teton Springs Foundation Inc
Who The Teton Springs Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teton Valley Foundaiton ($25K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as supporting organizations serving Teton Valley, Idaho. All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Teton Springs Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $101K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teton Valley Foundaiton Victor, ID | Grant to Help with Operating the Foundation. | $25,000 |
| Family Saftey Netork Driggs, ID | Family Saftey Network Funds Used in Operations | $25,000 |
| Valley of the Teton Library Victor, ID | Spanish Resources | $5,000 |
| Teton Valley Trails Pathways Driggs, ID | Pedestrian Crossing Light | $5,000 |
| Paws of Teton Valley Driggs, ID | Vetrinary Fund | $5,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust Inc Driggs, ID | Grain for Cranes | $5,000 |
| Teton Valley Collab for Early Learn Driggs, ID | Gambal House Blinds | $5,000 |
| Teton County Sheriff's Foundatiion Driggs, ID | Support for the Teton County Sheriff's Foundation | $5,000 |
| Teton Valley Back Country Horsemen Victor, ID | Hitching Rails | $4,991 |
| Mountain Roots Education Victor, ID | Middle School Outdoor Classroom | $4,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $694,515 | $96,001 | $103,279 | $100,515 | 15 | $100,515 | $1 | — |
| 2024 | $701,792 | $1 | $38,930 | $36,030 | 9 | $36,030 | $1 | — |
| 2023 | $740,722 | $65,001 | $91,600 | $88,063 | 14 | $88,063 | $1 | — |
| 2022 | $767,320 | $1 | $42,932 | $40,068 | 11 | $42,932 | $1 | — |
| 2021 | $810,251 | $73,711 | $7,853 | — | — | $4,193 | $62,551 | — |
| 2020 | $713,639 | $17,689 | $101,852 | $94,355 | 26 | — | $14,439 | $30,667 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the quality of life in Teton Valley, Idaho. Its stated vision is to support projects that strengthen and positively affect the Teton Valley community.
The foundation’s grant records show support for varied local projects, including Spanish-language library resources, a pedestrian crossing light, veterinary care, crane-related work, an outdoor classroom, hitching rails, and a girls’ program. Among its grantees, Teton Valley Trails & Pathways describes its mission as creating and maintaining a “connected community” by promoting and facilitating trails and pathways programs. Teton Regional Land Trust describes its mission as conserving working farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces in eastern Idaho.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $100,515 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,354 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Teton Valley Foundation for operating support and Family Safety Network for operations. Other listed awards included $5,000 to Valley of the Tetons Library for Spanish resources, $5,000 to Teton Valley Trails & Pathways for a pedestrian crossing light, and $5,000 to Teton Regional Land Trust for “Grain for Cranes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anna Lindstedt as Treasurer, John Fisher as President, Dayne Toney as Director, and Josie Gray as Secretary.
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc is led by John Fisher, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Fisher
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dayne Toney
Director
Website Coordinator → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Lindstedt
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josie Gray
Secretary
Grants → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bonnie Self (2020–2024) — Grant Coordinator
- Former: Doug Gemmel (2020–2024) — President Em
- Former: Heather Wilcox (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jenny Charles (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Dunn (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Teton Springs Foundation Inc
How much does The Teton Springs Foundation Inc give each year?
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc gave $101K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 9 grants.
What is The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,701, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Teton Springs Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Teton Springs Foundation Inc give grants?
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Driggs, ID (11 grants) and Victor, ID (4 grants).
Does The Teton Springs Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Teton Valley Foundaiton ($25,000), Family Saftey Netork ($25,000) and Valley of the Teton Library ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Teton Springs Foundation Inc?
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc reported $695K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What does The Teton Springs Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the quality of life in Teton Valley, Idaho. Its stated vision is to support projects that strengthen and positively affect the Teton Valley community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Teton Springs Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Teton Springs Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0534715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Teton Springs Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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