Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Lake Tahoe, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $115K.
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation at a glance
In short: Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation gave $175K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- +76.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -91.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,500
- +2012.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $2,261,467
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College scholarships accrued for 20 ($88K). Together the top 2 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 96 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2020) to $175K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College scholarships accrued for 20 South Lake Tahoe, CA | Scholarships | $87,500 |
| Community Svc grants accrued for 20 South Lake Tahoe, CA | Community Service | $87,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,261,467 | $189,265 | $252,686 | $175,000 | 2 | $113,825 | $115,448 | $150,484 |
| 2023 | $2,262,353 | $306,725 | $162,019 | $99,400 | 24 | $111,900 | $246,120 | $139,884 |
| 2022 | $2,129,563 | $188,855 | $171,634 | $110,898 | 24 | $167,340 | $128,119 | $139,836 |
| 2021 | $2,112,731 | $207,079 | $165,925 | $105,805 | 23 | $147,838 | $147,361 | $153,423 |
| 2020 | $2,056,350 | $178,953 | $152,783 | $97,800 | 23 | — | $124,218 | $134,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation is led by Ray Ortner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ray Ortner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Van Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Klosterboer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Kovarik
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Houser
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ryan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Barna
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Kirchner (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation
How much does Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation give each year?
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation gave $175K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 24 grants.
How large is Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation?
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation operate?
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation has awarded grants in California, Indiana, Nevada.
What is Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation's EIN?
Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2074899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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