Youth Philanthropy Program Empowers Students With the Gift of Giving

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More than 30 local nonprofits were awarded over $52,000 in grant funding by students through the Youth Philanthropy program this year.

The program provides students at the five Jackson high schools a hands-on learning experience in philanthropy.

It is run through the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, a501c3 nonprofit organization that provides grants to local nonprofits.

It was started in 2005 by a group of students at Jackson Hole Classical Academy.

In 2010, it was expanded to five high schools.

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