Stanley Winterfest is all about...
GIVING BACK.
Stanley Winterfest is a nonprofit. The mission of #StanleyWinterfest is to promote the business and nonprofit community in Stanley, Idaho through winter recreation
Here are some fun facts:
- We were established in 2020.
- We are a 501(c)3 organization.
- This is locally run by volunteers.
Giving Back Year After Year
All proceeds go back to the community through nonprofit grants. Here are the 2025 grant recipients:
- Sawtooth Valley Rural Fire District received $2,000 to repair leaking roofs on the firehouse and training center, which also serve wildfire communications and first responder training.
- Stanley School Parents Association was awarded $3,400 for furniture and equipment in the school’s multi-purpose room, used for gym, cafeteria, assemblies, and community events.
- Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (SIHA) received $2,100 to support their 2025 summer naturalist program, which provides educational services to over 20,000 visitors in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
- Marie Osborn Salmon River Clinic Foundation was awarded $1,750 for upgraded telehealth technology, enhancing video visit capabilities for patients.
- Salmon River Snowmobile Club received $1,000 to maintain and repair their snow groomer for winter trail use.
All proceeds go back to the community through nonprofit grants. Here are the 2024 grant recipients:
- Sawtooth Valley Rural Fire District: Received a $1,500 grant for purchasing handheld two-way radios for volunteers, replacing outdated radios to ensure adequate communication during emergencies.
- Stanley School Parents Association: Awarded $5,000 for the immediate construction of two new classrooms and a library at Stanley School.
- Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association: Granted $1,783 to build a custom information kiosk and brochure rack near the Redfish Visitor Center entrance, along with custom wayfinding signs between the parking lot, visitor center, and the trail to Redfish Lake Lodge.
- Stanley Ambulance (Salmon River Clinic Hospital District): Received a $3,717 grant to be used for purchasing a new ambulance.
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