Community foundation · EIN 88-0362053
Tahoe Community Foundation
Incline Village, NV
Tahoe Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Incline Village, NV. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $27.4M in grants paid across 191 grants, with $170M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Tahoe Fund, Carnation Farms and Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Tahoe Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All records pertaining to grants and grantees are maintained by the Organization's record retention policy, including the recommendations made by the donor advised fund holders and grant applications. The Organization verifies the eligibility of all grantees by verifying their status as a charitable organization and by obtaining a copy of their tax determination letter issued by the IRS.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Cultivating community philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life at Tahoe.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Fund | Incline Village, NV | Environment | $9,681,490 |
| Carnation Farms | Carnation, WA | Environment | $2,705,000 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Education & Youth Development | $1,101,000 |
| Carson Valley Health Foundation | Gardnerville, NV | Well-Being | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation 36 Inc | Reno, NV | Arts, Culture, & Heritage | $987,000 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | Community Engagement | $779,500 |
| St Theresa Catholic Church | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Community Engagement | $778,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Education & Youth Development | $776,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Community Engagement | $500,000 |
| Young Life | Boone, IA | Community Engagement | $452,300 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | Well-Being | $404,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | Well-Being | $336,194 |
| Haleakala Waldorf School Maui | Kula, HI | Education & Youth Development | $300,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | Community Engagement | $253,088 |
| Glenbrook Underground Inc | Carson City, NV | Community Engagement | $250,000 |
| Word on Fire Catholic Ministries | Elk Grove Village, IL | Community Engagement | $250,000 |
| Courage Worldwide | Reno, NV | Well-Being | $211,608 |
| Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation | Incline Village, NV | Well-Being | $202,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | Denver, CO | Education & Youth Development | $175,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | Education & Youth Development | $169,873 |
| K2 Adventures Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Community Engagement | $150,032 |
| Love Never Fails | Dublin, CA | Well-Being | $120,000 |
| Awaken INC | Reno, NV | Well-Being | $118,000 |
| Thunderbird Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, NV | Arts, Culture, & Heritage | $115,000 |
| Sierra Community House | Incline Village, NV | Well-Being | $114,110 |
The 25 largest of 191 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Tahoe Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Tahoe Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Tahoe Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $27,428,205 in grants paid (191 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Tahoe Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Tahoe Fund (NV), $9.68M, Carnation Farms (WA), $2.71M, Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation (CA), $1.1M, Carson Valley Health Foundation (NV), $1M and Foundation 36 Inc (NV), $987K.