TAHOE FUND
Tahoe City, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
01-0974628
•
•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Tahoe City, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
01-0974628
•
•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Tahoe Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in California, Nevada, and Colorado. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made on a relationship-based, invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Tahoe Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To use the power of philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.
Cause Areas
2
Environment
Philanthropy
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
$478.9K
10%
Tahoe Rim Trail Association
$365.7K
7%
CLEAN UP THE CAYES dba CLEAN UP THE LAKE
$278.7K
6%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TAHOE FUND?
No. TAHOE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TAHOE FUND give?
TAHOE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TAHOE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TAHOE FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TAHOE FUND make each year?
In 2024, TAHOE FUND awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TAHOE FUND fund recently?
In 2025, TAHOE FUND awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, and CLEAN UP THE CAYES dba CLEAN UP THE LAKE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TAHOE FUND?
TAHOE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.