Mammoth Lakes Foundation

Organization Overview

Mammoth Lakes Foundation is located in Mammoth Lakes, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mammoth Lakes Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mammoth Lakes Foundation 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 06/2023, Mammoth Lakes Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $422.8k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT IN THE EASTERN SIERRA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 69 SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FALL AND SPRING SEMSETERS. OVER 678 STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE THE PROGRAM WAS STARTED.THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COLLEGE AS TO FUTURE LAND USE AND FACILITIES. THE NEXT PROJECT THE COMMUNITY WOULD LIKE TO SEE DEVELOPED IS A CULTURAL CENTER, EXPANDED THEATER, AND NEW ARTS PROGRAMS. PLANNING AND VISIONING IS WHY WE HAVE A COLLEGE IN MAMMOTH LAKES. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONTINUE THIS PROCESS WHICH OFTEN TAKES YEARS BEFORE THE NEXT PROJECT CAN BECOME A REALITY.


THE MAMMOTH LAKES FOUNDATION AWARDED 69 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2020-21 ACADEMIC YEAR TO LOCAL STUDENTS ATTENDING CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MAMMOTH LAKES CAMPUS. OVER 678 STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE THE PROGRAMS INCEPTION. TODAY, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND A BOOK STIPEND EACH SEMESTER TO LOCAL STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ENROLLED AT CERRO COSO. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM REQUIRING TRAVEL ALSO RECEIVE GAS CARDS TO HELP OFFSET THAT EXPENSE. THE MAMMOTH LAKES FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTORING, PEER SUPPORT, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS STUDENTS INCLUDING PARTIAL HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE SOUTH GATEWAY APARTMENTS ADJACENT TO THE CAMPUS. THE MAMMOTH LAKES FOUNDATION ALSO ADMINISTERS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BY THE TERRY PLUM FAMILY.


CURRENTLY, THE SKI MUSEUM HAS LIMITED EXHIBITS AS MOST OF THE EXHIBIT SPACE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO THEATER USE. TWO ROOMS DISPLAY OLD MAMMOTH LAKES PHOTOS AND ONE TELLS A STORY ABOUT HOW THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elizabeth Truax
Executive Dir.
$75,600
Gary Mccoy
President
$0
Gary Myers
Member
$0
Shields Richardson
Secretary/treas
$0
Luan Mendel
Board Chair
$0
Lois Klein
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,623,050
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $32,418
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,623,050
Total Program Service Revenue$4,212
Investment income $56,621
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $53,250
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $13,711
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$2,874
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,747,970

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