Old Bill's Fun Run For Charities
Old Bill's Fun Run For Charities is the most innovative fundraiser in the nation. Over the past ten years, the event has helped local charities raise over $45 million and has touched the lives of thousands. Whether you are thinking of joining us for the first time, or your eleventh, there's no better time to support one or all of your favorite local charities.
History
The first event of its kind in the nation, the idea for Old Bill's Fun Run for Charities came from an anonymous couple affectionately known as Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill. Their vision was to expand the charitable pie in Jackson Hole by encouraging the entire community to participate in philanthropy.
In the months leading up to the event local donors make gifts of all sizes to their favorite causes. Old Bill's makes giving easy as donors need only fill out one form and write one check to give to as many local organizations as they like.
On the second Saturday of September, over 3,000 people come together for one of the biggest celebrations of community spirit and support in the country. The day is filled with a Fun Run and Walk, entertainment, food and informational booths. The magic of a community celebration combined with ease of giving has increased awareness about the work of local organizations and has enabled them to raise over $45 million in the last ten years. As much as the money, the ideal of a broadly philanthropic, caring community is enriching Jackson Hole and the lives of its citizens.
How it Works
First, Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill donate $500,000 to the match. The Community Foundation then solicits additional matching contributions from donors called Co-Challengers. Co-Challengers donate at five levels: Titanium ($100,000), Platinum ($75,000), Gold ($50,000), Silver ($35,000) and Bronze ($25,000).
Second, qualified local non-profit organizations raise money from donors. Gifts are made to The Community Foundation by a donor on behalf of a local charity or charities. Non-profits can raise as much money as they wish, of which The Community Foundation matches the first $25,000. They still receive 100% of donor contributions in excess of $25,000, but that money is not matched.
When the last contribution is tallied, we start calculating the match percentage. From the total match money raised by the Co-Challengers, $250,000 is subtracted and distributed to local non-profits through a twice-annual competitive grants process.
Finally, we compare the remaining matching funds to all eligible contributions made on behalf of local non-profits. The ratio of matching funds to donor contributions provides the match percentage. The match is added to all funds raised by each participating non-profit allowing the donor's contribution to make an even larger impact.
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