Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund
- Assets
- $9.9m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Tahoe City, CA
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 01-0974628
Organization Overview
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund is located in Tahoe City, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund has awarded 93 individual grants totaling $3,326,278. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO USE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO IMPROVE THE LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STEWARDSHIP: THE TAHOE FUND EXECUTES INITIATIVES AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN LAKE TAHOE THAT ENCOURAGE GREATER STEWARDSHIP OF THE TAHOE BASIN. TAHOE FUND AWARDED A NUMBER OF GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXPANDING ACCESS AND INCLUSION IN TAHOE, INCLUDING YEA CAMPS WITH GATEWAY MOUNTAIN CENTER, NEW ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS WITH THE TAHOE RIM TRAIL, A YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WITH ADVENTURE RISK CHALLENGE, AND SOS OUTREACH. THE TAHOE FUND CONTINUED TO FUND THE REGIONAL STEWARDSHIP COLLABORATION CALLED TAKE CARE TAHOE WITH NEW MESSAGES AND BILLBOARDS ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS INTO TAHOE.
RECREATION: THE TAHOE FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN LAKE TAHOE THAT WILL CREATE SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR RECREATION. THE TAHOE FUND PROVIDED FUNDING FOR A NUMBER OF SUSTAINABLE RECREATION PROJECTS AROUND THE BASIN, INCLUDING THE RESTORATION OF TRAILS LOST IN THE CALDOR FIRE, TRAIL MAINTENANCE, A NEW ALTERNATIVE SINGLETRACK AT TUNNEL CREEK, THE TAHOE EAST SHORE TRAIL, THE INCLINE FLUME TRAIL, NEW SIGNAGE AT TAYLOR CREEK VISITORS CENTER AND A NEW SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INITATIVE.
CONSERVATION: THE TAHOE FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN LAKE TAHOE THAT WILL HELP TO RESTORE LAKE CLARITY. THE TAHOE FUND GRANTED MONEY TO FUND THE FIRST EVER 72-MILE SCUBA CLEAN UP OF LAKE TAHOE AND TO THE LARGEST AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROJECT IN TAHOE AT THE TAYLOR AND TALLAC CREEKS. IN ADDITION IT FUNDED A MICROTRANSIT PROGRAM ON THE NORTH SHORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Berry CEO | Officer | 60 | $190,011 |
Cory Ritchie Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Julie Teel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Verdi Disesa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Allen Biaggi Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Scott Gillespie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $101,565 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $77,340 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,265,405 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,444,310 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,500 |
| Investment income | $151,960 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $56,820 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$103,244 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,551,350 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $967,091 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $214,340 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,158 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $240,165 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,606 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,385 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,390 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $11,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $193,377 |
| Advertising and promotion | $112,266 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,691 |
| Travel | $12,022 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,068 |
| All other expenses | $26,337 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,038,125 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $496,696 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,083,529 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,179 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,294,646 |
| Total assets | $9,891,050 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,367 |
| Grants payable | $65,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $36,066 |
| Total liabilities | $158,433 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,957,948 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,774,669 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,891,050 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund has awarded $948,083 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Stateline, NV PURPOSE: conservation | $152,384 |
TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENC PURPOSE: conservation | $103,000 |
TAHOE AREA MT BIKING ASSOC PURPOSE: recreation | $97,000 |
Truckee, CA PURPOSE: stewardship | $60,000 |
Truckee, CA PURPOSE: Stewardship | $60,000 |
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: conservation | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund has recieved totaling $880,521.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: E0: Environment | $504,131 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $125,000 |
Community Foundation Of Western Nevada Reno, NV PURPOSE: Caldor Fire Trails Restoration | $57,000 |
Martis Camp Community Foundation Truckee, CA PURPOSE: RECREATION SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $36,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,790 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,950,557 |
| Earnings | $145,413 |
| Net Contributions | $469,663 |
| Grants | $11,700 |
| Ending Balance | $2,553,933 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Portland, OR | $6,854,633 | $13,854,063 |
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment Oakland, CA | $13,720,278 | $9,215,891 |
Martis Fund Truckee, CA | $15,628,296 | $4,571,050 |
Swift Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $66,818,197 | $1,459,109 |
Bay Area Industry Promotion Fund Oakland, CA | $19,424,290 | $5,651,706 |
Santa Monica Bay Foundation Playa Del Rey, CA | $2,169,499 | $3,100,072 |
Sherman Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $20,971,786 | $2,966,996 |
Inner City Education Family Los Angeles, CA | $28,478,454 | $2,246,800 |
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund Tahoe City, CA | $9,891,050 | $3,551,350 |
Downtown Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $6,294,654 | $4,010,272 |
Living Coast Discovery Center Chula Vista, CA | $2,266,287 | $2,278,037 |
Laguna Canyon Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | $2,996,372 | $1,580,219 |