Spur Funds Pilot Program to Support Teacher Wellbeing

A novel mindfulness program, designed specifically for Blaine County educators, was launched in 2024 with the support of a $15,000 grant from Spur. The Rest, Renewal, and Attunement Program was developed by the foundation’s executive director, Ryan Redman, and Erin Kesselman, one of Flourish’s Mindful Awareness Program facilitators to support teachers in the areas of mental and emotional health.  

Spur Awards $178,000 in Grants

to 19 Valley Nonprofits

Spur Community Foundation, an organization dedicated to inspiring effective philanthropy in the Wood River Valley, awarded $178,218 in Community Grants to 19 nonprofit organizations in its second grant cycle of 2024. 

Donor Spotlight - Christine Kraatz

“I like being involved in directing my money through the community fund, but I also like the idea of being spontaneous when something urgent arises,” Christine says.

Spur's October News includes “it’s in our nature” being the cover story in SVPN, and information about the upcoming ‘Giving Thought’ Learning Series event: Hidden Crisis - Early Childhood Learning and Local Childcare.

Spur's September News includes addressing the immediate funding need for infant care and recent successes of Girls on the Run.

You are invited to the Uncharitable film and discussion panel, September 10, at 4 p.m. at the Argyros.

You are invited to the Uncharitable film and discussion panel, September 10, at 4 p.m. at the Argyros.

Spur Awards Impact Grants

Impact Report 2023

The Gift of Giving

Thanks Eye on Sun Valley!

Giving of Yourself

Spur Community Foundation - Executive Director Leadership Coaching Program

Spur Community Foundation - Executive Director Leadership Coaching Program

It all begins with an idea.