Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc
To market the South Shore of Lake Tahoe as a unique world-class year-round destination resort for the economic benefit and quality of life for the area, while respecting its traditions and environments.
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc at a glance
In short: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -44.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,010,163
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $71K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, CA | ACC 2025 Community Grant | $10,000 |
| Bread and Broth South Lake Tahoe, CA | ACC 2025 Community Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,010,163 | $9,954,585 | $12,554,741 | $20,000 | 2 | $299,379 |
| 2024 | $11,487,686 | $9,608,023 | $10,066,288 | $35,700 | 4 | $435,498 |
| 2023 | $12,171,881 | $9,093,644 | $8,268,792 | $70,500 | 7 | $300,254 |
| 2022 | $11,099,919 | $7,709,043 | $6,354,278 | $36,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $9,257,769 | $6,032,328 | $4,821,298 | $36,000 | 4 | $6,776 |
| 2020 | $7,175,648 | $5,600,020 | $5,587,333 | $24,000 | 3 | $81,230 |
| 2019 | $7,841,189 | $6,742,003 | $5,847,573 | $50,000 | 7 | $69,757 |
About Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Stateline, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $299K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc is led by Carol Chaplin, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Chaplin
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $205K (2025)
Jerry Bindel
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Maas
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Director of Marketing & Conference Sales → Director of Marketing & Business Development, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $144K (2025)
Juraj Sojak
Director of Tourism
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Wesley Rice
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinna Osbourne
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cewinski
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaydar Edelmann
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Barton
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Vice President → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $142K (2025)
Bill Cottrill
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Fortune
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Cody Bass-Director (2025) — Secretary · Filing note: Until nov
- Former: Karie Hall-Director (2025) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until oct
- Former: Cody Bass (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Yale Rowe (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Until nov 2023
- Former: Karie Hall (2024) — Director
- Former: Tony Lyle (2020–2022) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Jason Collin (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Joelle Shearin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Koster (2021) — Director
- Former: John Packer (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Goar (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicholas Breaux-Fujita (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy McDermid (2019) — Former Director
- Former: Patrick Ronan (2019) — Former Chairman
- Former: Wendy David (2019) — Former Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $205K, to Carol Chaplin (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc
How much does Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc give each year?
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
How large is Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc?
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
What is Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc?
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Stateline, NV. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc operate?
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Nevada.
What is Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc's EIN?
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0102829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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