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Become A Challenger

Call For 2024 Challengers

Become a Challenger by donating to the Matching Fund, or should we say the Magic Fund. This fund adds a 30-60% match to the money raised by nonprofits and is a catalyst for driving donations to our local nonprofits. Become a Challenger and help make the magic happen!

If you or your business would like to participate in the 2024 Challenge for Charities as a Challenger donate now or contact us to hear about the benefits and recognition you may be eligible to receive.

Challenger Levels

  • Platinum - $20,000+

  • Gold - $15,000-$19,999

  • Titanium - $10,000-$14,999

  • Silver - $5,000-$9,999

  • Bronze - $1,000-$4,999

  • Iron - up to $999

You can send your check payable to:
Lander Community Foundation
PO Box 1131
Lander, WY 82520

By helping our local nonprofits raise money, we are promoting awareness of their programs, helping them build capacity for accomplishing their mission, and providing technical assistance where needed. Our Lander-area nonprofits provide essential work for our community and boost the local economy.  

2024 Challenger List

Updated 3/13/24

Platinum - $20,000+

  • Lonnie Bull / Edward Jones

    Lonnie Bull / Edward Jones

  • The Mortenson Family

    The Mortenson Family

Gold - $15,000-$19,999

  • Jerry and Cassy Dierking Venters

Titanium - $10,000-$14,999

  • Rick and Janie Muir

Silver - $5,000-$9,999

  • STS Foundation

    STS Foundation

Bronze - $1,000-$4,999

  • Michelle Escudero and Scott Kane

    Michelle Escudero and Scott Kane

  • Sandy Colhoun and Selina Rossiter

    Sandy Colhoun and Selina Rossiter

  • Lander Children’s Museum

    Lander Children’s Museum

  • Rich and Susan Brame

    Rich and Susan Brame

  • Sky and Jan Phifer

    Sky and Jan Phifer

Iron - up to $999

  • Justus Jacobs

    Justus Jacobs

  • Gary and Pam Reiter

    Gary and Pam Reiter

  • Silver Spur Lanes

    Silver Spur Lanes

  • Linda Lindsey and Monty Hettich

    Linda Lindsey and Monty Hettich

  • Ron and Patti Kopriva

    Ron and Patti Kopriva

  • Ron and RaJean Fossen

    Ron and RaJean Fossen

Lonnie Bull, Edward Jones, Platinum Challenger

“I feel good about donating to Challenge for Charities because that money stays here locally.

I could give money to any number of national charities, but that money then leaves our town. I want to support my neighbors—the people and organizations here in Lander.”