TVEF HISTORY
TVEF was founded and incorporated as a 501c(3) in 2005 by a group of concerned citizens, including its founder, Lori Kramer, to explore how the community could help support, foster and promote exceptional public schools in Teton Valley, Idaho. Since then, the organization has grown in budget, programs and involved citizens, responding quickly to emerging needs throughout Teton School District #401. This growth prompted the TVEF Board to move beyond a 100% volunteer organization by hiring its first paid Executive Director in 2010. Throughout its history, TVEF has worked very closely with the school district to align Foundation projects with the TSD#401 Strategic plan. This partnership is key to the organization's success. With an office in a school building, the Foundation is able to stay deeply connected to the entire school community.
Since its inception the TVEF has awarded over $125,000 dollars to the teachers, students and schools in the Teton School District #401. Every day our donors affect the lives of over 1,600 students and 200 educators working to fulfill their greatest potential. For more information about our work, see Programs and Grants.
- Over $27,000 for grants to teachers and staff that touch every school and range across the curriculum
- $58,000 for new playscape and classroom improvement of Teton Kindergarten Center
- $10,000 for new band instruments
- $5,000 for new computers in Victor Elementary and Teton Middle Schools
- Funding for visiting educational programs, such as Shakespeare-in-the-Schools and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Ongoing support for school volunteer and tutoring program
- Ongoing subsidization of 5th Grade Outdoor Immersion program
The future of TVEF relies on people like you getting involved and investing in our students. Learn how you can help by going to Invest and growing our capacity to enhance and extend educational opportunities.
