The Tahoe Community Foundation (formerly known as The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc) is a Nevada-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Founded in 1996, it operates as a community foundation dedicated to serving as the region's philanthropic center and catalyst for effective nonprofit collaboration. The foundation is headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$155.0M
+21.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$22.2M
+94.6% YoY
Grant Count
165
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$135K
+74.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to cultivate community philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life at Tahoe. The organization describes itself as "the Tahoe region's philanthropic center, a community leader on regional issues and a catalyst for effective non-profit collaboration."
Primary program areas include:
- Donor Services: Partnering with donors to make their charitable giving more meaningful and supporting quality programs provided by local nonprofit organizations
- Discretionary Grantmaking: Awarding grants to respond to critical programs, emerging needs, and innovative services for community benefit
- Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center: Providing office space, storage space, and meeting room use to local nonprofit organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation has distributed over $137 million to charitable causes since its inception. As of 2023, the foundation administers 169 charitable funds supporting 339 nonprofit organizations. In 2023, the foundation provided 43 local nonprofit organizations with office space, storage space, and meeting room use through the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center.
Grant Range
$2,500 - $5,000
Review Cycle
with February as one deadline
How to Apply
on a rolling basis
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves the Lake Tahoe Basin region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $127.8 million
- Total Revenue: $16.4 million
- Total Expenses: $13.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $338,000
Staffing:
- 6 employees (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $154,998,517 | $127,807,391 | $109,098,735 |
| Revenue | $44,151,642 | $16,435,012 | $21,464,989 |
| Expenses | $23,789,515 | $13,163,419 | $12,261,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,518,468 | $1,232,116 | $377,846 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Tahoe Community Foundation
Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center: Resident Grant
Tahoe Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center: Storage Grants
Tahoe Community Foundation
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants
Tahoe Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Carnation Farms ($3,260,028), 100 Club of Nevada ($1,576,690), Classical Tahoe ($397,806).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Club of Nevada Carson City, NV | Community Engagement | $1,576,690 |
| Achieve Tahoe Truckee, CA | Well-Being | $15,170 |
| Adventure Risk Challenge Truckee, CA | Education & Youth Development | $12,000 |
| Advisory Board for Booker T Washington High School Dallas, TX | Education & Youth Development | $20,000 |
| Aim High San Francisco, CA | Education & Youth Development | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Reno, NV | Well-Being | $15,000 |
| American Association of University Women-Tahoe Nevada Branch Incline Village, NV | Education & Youth Development | $11,725 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Community Engagement | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Community Engagement | $10,000 |
| Americans for Oxford New York, NY | Education & Youth Development | $12,083 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Claudia Andersen: CEO
- Laura Roche: Program Director (contact for grant inquiries)
- Mackenzie Little Sweigert: Donor Services Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Alling | Chair | 1 | — |
| Kevin Hameister | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Aimee LaFayette | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Janice Charley | Director | 1 | — |
| David Hardie | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Holmlund | Director | 1 | — |
| John McLaughlin | Director | 1 | — |
| Aaron Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Alvaro Pascotto | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Watson | Director | 1 | — |
| Kendra Wong | Director | 1 | — |
| Claudia Andersen | CEO | 40 | $217,785 |
| Cari Gutheil | CFO | 40 | $130,262 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the foundation awarded nearly $400,000 in Community Impact Grants—over $100,000 more than 2023—and nearly doubled the number of organizations funded, reaching 39 nonprofits across the Lake Tahoe basin.
Tahoe Community Foundation awards $36,000 to Pet NetworkThe foundation earned a Four-Star rating with a 100% score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
Contact Information
Address: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: (775) 298-0100
Email: donor@parasol.org
Website: tahoecf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tahoe Community Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to cultivate community philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life at Tahoe. The organization describes itself as "the Tahoe region's philanthropic center, a community leader on regional issues and a catalyst for effective non-profit collaboration." Primary program areas include: • **Donor Services**: Partnering with donors to make their charitable giving more meaningful and supporting quality programs provided by local nonprofit organizations • **Discre…
How do I apply for a grant from Tahoe Community Foundation?
**Community Impact Grants** • Annual competitive grants to organizations serving the Lake Tahoe Basin • Applications open in spring with notification through nonprofit communications • Grant amounts vary • In 2024, the foundation awarded nearly $400,000 in Community Impact Grants to 39 nonprofits across the Lake Tahoe basin, representing an increase of over $100,000 from 2023 **Action Grants** • Grant range: $2,500 - $5,000 • Rolling quarterly deadlines with February as one deadline • Online ap…
Where does Tahoe Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation serves the Lake Tahoe Basin region.
What size grants does Tahoe Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Tahoe Community Foundation awarded 165 grants totaling $22.2M — an average of about $135K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tahoe Community Foundation's EIN?
Tahoe Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0362053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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