To use the power of philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+23.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-4.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-23.7% YoY
About Tahoe Fund
Based on IRS filings
Tahoe Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TAHOE CITY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $291K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,411,982 | $10,050,978 | $9,891,050 |
| Revenue | $4,115,226 | $3,198,137 | $3,551,350 |
| Expenses | $2,479,654 | $2,372,898 | $2,038,125 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $291,378 | $70,760 | $208,780 |
| 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
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Tahoe Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Tahoe Com College Fndtn ($115,997), Tahoe Area Mt Biking Assoc ($108,010), California Tahoe Conservancy ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve Tahoe Truckee, CA | Recreation | $51,206 |
| Boys&Girls Club So Lake Tahoe So Lake Tahoe, CA | recreation | $6,780 |
| BurnBot Inc S San Francisco, CA | forest health | $50,000 |
| CA Dept of Parks & Recreation Sacramento, CA | recreation | $15,622 |
| California Tahoe Conservancy So Lake Tahoe, CA | conservation | $100,000 |
| CCC Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | forest health | $19,389 |
| City of South Lake Tahoe So Lake Tahoe, CA | transportation | $45,000 |
| Clean Up The Lake Stateline, NV | conservation | $38,621 |
| FireAside San Anselmo, CA | forest health | $64,500 |
| Gateway Mountain Center Truckee, CA | Stewardship | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BERRY | CEO | 60 | $231,722 |
| Caitlin Meyer | Chief Prog Officer | 60 | $144,468 |
| Karolina Hedman | Chief Oper Officer | 60 | $120,252 |
| CORY RITCHIE | Chair | 10 | — |
| VERDI DISESA | VICE CHAIR | 6 | — |
| JULIE TEEL | Secretary | 3 | — |
| CHUCK SCHARER | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| PAUL FELTON | Director | 2 | — |
| JIM BOYD | Director | 2 | — |
| ALLEN BIAGGI | Director | 2 | — |
| DEB HOWARD | Director | 4 | — |
| TIM CASHMAN | Director | 2 | — |
| TODD CHAPMAN | Director | 2 | — |
| JIM PORTER | Director | 2 | — |
| VICKIE HOLTMEIER | Director | 2 | — |
| JOHN JONES | Director | 7 | — |
| RYAN BUNTAIN | Director | 2 | — |
| BILL DIETZ | Director | 1.5 | — |
| STACEY CROWLEY | Director | 1 | — |
| MATT LEVITT | Director | 2 | — |
| CINDY GUSTAFSON | Director | 1 | — |
| BETH TREACY | Director | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE TYLER | Director | 2 | — |
| KEVIN MARSHALL | Director | 2.5 | — |
| AMY OHRAN | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tahoe Fund?
Tahoe Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TAHOE CITY, CA. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tahoe Fund?
As of 2024, Tahoe Fund holds $12.4M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Tahoe Fund operate?
Tahoe Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon.
What size grants does Tahoe Fund award?
In 2024, Tahoe Fund awarded 25 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tahoe Fund's EIN?
Tahoe Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0974628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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