Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.parasol.org/index.php/for-nonprofits/grants)._

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • To apply for a grant from Lahontan Community Foundation Fund, the following eligibility requirements must be met
  • Be incorporated in California or Nevada; in good standing with the respective state
  • Directly serve the Truckee-North Tahoe Region in one of the following program areas
  • Arts, Culture and Civic Life

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Applications for direct religious activities; political activism such as lobbying, legislative activities, or legal action; organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin will not be considered

Overview

The Lahontan Community Foundation was founded in 2002 by the members, homeowners and employees of the Lahontan Community. Each year, the Lahontan Community Foundation brings the community together, to have fun and raise money to support the efforts of local non-profit organizations and community programs making a difference in the Truckee and North Tahoe Region.

The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund will award grants to non-profit organizations working toward the betterment of our community.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • To apply for a grant from Lahontan Community Foundation Fund, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
  • Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization that has held its tax-exempt status for two years or more; 501(c)(3) public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing
  • Be incorporated in California or Nevada; in good standing with the respective state
  • Directly serve the Truckee-North Tahoe Region in one of the following program areas:
    • Arts, Culture and Civic Life
    • Education and Youth Development
    • Environment, Recreation, and Animal Welfare
    • Health and Human Services

Ineligibility

  • Applications for direct religious activities; political activism such as lobbying, legislative activities, or legal action; organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin will not be considered.

What Tahoe Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
191
Total given
$26.89M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,100–$9.68M
  • By dollars: Nevada 57%, California 19%, Washington 13%. Top recipient cities: Reno, NV; Incline Village, NV; Truckee, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Tahoe Fund · Incline Village, NV

    Environment

    $9.68M

  • Carnation Farms · Carnation, WA

    Environment

    $2.71M

  • Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation · South Lake Tahoe, CA

    Education & Youth Development

    $1.1M

  • Carson Valley Health Foundation · Gardnerville, NV

    Well-Being

    $1M

  • Foundation 36 Inc · Reno, NV

    Arts, Culture, & Heritage

    $987K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Youth programs
  • Environment
  • Community services

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