Events
Mark your calendar – June 20th!
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation is partnering the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to bring an evening of fun for the entire family. Purchase your tickets from the following local retailers: Tona’s Treasures, M&M Boutique, Western Legacy Center and Smith Supply.
The show is 90 minutes of fast-paced fun. You won’t want to miss America’s last traditional Big Top Circus.
Every morning at 9:30 a.m, they offer a free tour of the circus grounds to the public which includes watching the tent raising. You’ll get to meet the entertainers, learn about their routine and care and get lots of information about the show’s daily operations.
Join us for a meeting!
When you ask, the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30pm.
And the where? The PULSE/JVEMS conference room located at 204 West Second Street in Whitehall.
If you would like an item to be added to the agenda, please email us at jeffvcf@gmail.com.
GRANTS!
Mark your calendar for our annual Grant Writing Workshop August 15th, 2026.
This will be followed up with our Short and Sweet Grant Recognition Reception on November 4th.
This reception highlights photos and reports from last year’s grant recipients and celebrates the announcement of this year’s awardees.
The sponsors of this event are McLeod Real Estate Group, Ruth Lott – River Ranch, Smith & Sons Construction and Jefferson Island Ranch.
Annual Fundraising
In May 2026, we proudly hosted our inaugural gala — a milestone made possible by the generosity and dedication of so many. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, donors, and volunteers whose support brought this event to life.
This dinner and auction is our annual fundraiser and supports the growth of our community endowment and scholarship fund—resources, that allow us to continue supporting local nonprofits and invest in the future of Jefferson Valley. Proceeds and other donations from the JVCF Endowment Fund have resulted in over $275,000 in grants awarded to over 65 local non-profit organizations in our community as of April, 2026.
Our local FFA chapter played an essential role in making this event a success, and we are deeply grateful for the energy and leadership these young members contributed.
A special thank‑you goes to Rob McDowell, who generously donated his time and talent as our auctioneer, elevating the evening with his skill and enthusiasm. We also recognize Bruce Binkowski for serving as our Master of Ceremonies. Bruce has long been a champion of the JVCF, and his continued support means the world to us.
Behind the scenes, Kristi Wilson of Kristi’s Kiddie Korner kept everything running smoothly as our stage manager — her organization and calm presence ensured the night flowed seamlessly.
And of course, we are incredibly appreciative of Hells Canyon BBQ. Tony’s donation of his time and resources added warmth and flavor to the event, and we couldn’t be more thankful.
Help Us
Support meaningful projects in Whitehall by contributing to the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation Endowment Fund.
Donations may be mailed to:
PO Box 144 – Whitehall, MT 59759
To donate online, click the Donate button. You will be redirected to the Montana Community Foundation website, where you can select Jefferson Valley Community Foundation from the “I want to support” dropdown menu.