Tahoe Institute for Natural Science
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$426K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Tahoe Institute for Natural Science?
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Carter Family Foundation ($110K), Tahoe Fund ($76K), Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $426K in grants to Tahoe Institute for Natural Science between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Family Foundation | $110,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Tahoe Fund | $75,519 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | $74,500 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Tahoe Community Foundation | $66,782 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | $29,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $16,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The SWF Immersion Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | $12,500 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | $9,300 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2019) to $119K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $64K.
What grants has Tahoe Institute for Natural Science received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carter Family Foundation | ADVANCING THE NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION, AND ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE REGION | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Tahoe Fund | stewardship | $17,584 |
| 2025 | Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Carter Family Foundation | ADVANCING THE NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION, AND ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE REGION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Tahoe Community Foundation | Environment | $17,873 |
| 2024 | The SWF Immersion Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $14,200 |
| 2024 | Tahoe Fund | stewardship | $11,250 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,400 |
| 2023 | Carter Family Foundation | ADVANCING THE NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION, AND ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE REGION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Tahoe Fund | stewardship | $24,400 |
| 2023 | Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $9,300 |
| 2023 | The Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,400 |
| 2023 | Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | 2-EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $60,700 |
| 2022 | Carter Family Foundation | ADVANCING THE NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION, AND ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE REGION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Tahoe Fund | stewardship | $22,285 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Tahoe Community Foundation | E0: Environment | $14,593 |
| 2021 | Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2021 | The Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Tahoe Community Foundation | General Support | $15,216 |
| 2020 | Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $7,800 |
| 2020 | Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | to fund program fees, materials and transportation for nineteen 1-hour classroom programs and 10 Bird Club sessions (including purchase of journals for birding) over two semesters | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Tahoe Institute for Natural Science?
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Carter Family Foundation ($110K), Tahoe Fund ($76K), Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $426K in grants to Tahoe Institute for Natural Science between 2019–2025.
Who is Tahoe Institute for Natural Science's largest funder?
Carter Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, with $110K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Tahoe Institute for Natural Science received?
IRS 990 filings record $426K in grants to Tahoe Institute for Natural Science across 31 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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