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Memorial Funds

Honor friends and loved ones by giving to causes near and dear to their hearts. Memorial funds provide lasting support for the Teton Valley community.

Completed section of the Northside Trail in Teton Canyon

A competitive grant award helped complete a section of the Northside Trail in Teton Canyon.

Remembrance

Honor a Life, Support a Cause

Memorial funds allow you to honor loved ones by supporting the nonprofits and causes that mattered most to them. Each fund creates a lasting tribute while making a meaningful impact on the Teton Valley community.

The Community Foundation manages memorial funds with the same professional stewardship and investment expertise applied to all of our funds, ensuring your tribute endures.

Andy Tyson memorial photo
Memorial Fund

Andy Tyson Memorial Fund

Tax-deductible contributions to the Andy Tyson Memorial Fund serve mountain communities in the developing world through projects that promote the appreciation of their environment and opportunities for the development of outdoor skills. The goal of this fund is to provide resources for expeditions, training in mountain skills, and to match outside expertise with local interest.

A.J. Linnell memorial photo
Memorial Fund

A.J. Linnell Memorial Trail Fund

The A.J. Linnell Memorial Trail Fund supports the construction and maintenance of biking and hiking trails in Teton Valley that connect neighborhoods with the peaks and valleys that A.J. loved. A cyclist, educator, city councilor, mountain guide, and environmentalist, A.J. envisioned a trails system that would provide easy access to the backcountry from downtown Victor, making the quiet and beauty of the wilderness available to all.

We created a memorial fund for my late husband AJ Linnell, a supporter of public trails in Teton Valley. Partnering with the Foundation made it easy for family, friends, and community members to donate in AJ's honor and keep his vision alive. We raised over $120K to help local nonprofits implement the Southern Valley Trail System, buy a trail-dozer, and fund new BLM trails east of Victor. The Foundation helped us turn grief into a lasting legacy for AJ and the community.
— Erica Linnell
A.J. Linnell Memorial Trail Fund
Peaceful creek winding through Teton Valley landscape with fall aspens
Get Started

Start a Memorial Fund

Create a lasting tribute to someone special while supporting meaningful community programs. Our team will help you establish a memorial fund that reflects the values and passions of your loved one.

  • Honor someone special with a named fund
  • Tax-deductible contributions
  • Professional fund management and stewardship

Want to honor a loved one?

Contact us to start a memorial fund in their name.