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Tahoe Donner Association

EIN 23-7173283 · Truckee, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TAHOE DONNER IS A RECREATIONAL ORIENTED MOUNTAIN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION OF 6,473 OWNERS PROVIDES FOR THE STANDARDS OF REGULAR OPERATION AND LONG TERM MAINTENANCE OF THE PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE. THROUGH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS LEADING STANDARDS OF NATURAL RESOURSE STEWARDSHIP, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO BENEFIT THE OWNERS/MEMBERS. ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND INNOVATION WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION IS SUSTAINED BY MAINTAINING A HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, AND HOMEOWNER COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS, WHICH ALSO ENGAGING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN AN EFFECTIVE COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP.

Income
$36.2 million
Spending
$29.4 million
Employees
889
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$325,106, general manager

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (14)
  1. $3.4 million spent. FOOD/BEVERAGE - MEALS WERE SERVED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE LODGE, ALDER CREEK CAFE AND PIZZA ON THE HILL. FOOD SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.
  2. $3.2 million spent. DOWNHILL SKI AREA - THE ASSOCIATION'S SKI HILL AND LODGE ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LIFT TICKETS, LESSONS AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED TO BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBERS.
  3. $3.1 million spent. DEPRECIATION ON FIXED ASSETS & MAJOR REPAIRS
  4. $1.9 million spent. THE GOLF COURSE AND CLUBHOUSE ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. CHARITABLE TOURNAMENTS ARE ALSO HELD ON THE COURSE.
  5. $1.8 million spent. MAJOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
  6. $1.6 million spent. TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER/AQUATICS - A FITNESS CENTER PROVIDING POOLS, SPAS, SWIM LESSONS AND WORKOUT CENTER WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS.
  7. $1.5 million spent. FORESTRY, DEFENSIBLE & OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS - MAINTENANCE OF COMMON PROPERTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  8. $1.4 million spent. TENNIS, RECREATION & DAY CAMPS - VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC SUCH AS THE CAMPGROUND, SNOWPLAY AREAS, AND BIKE RENTALS.
  9. $1.1 million spent. NORDIC SKI AREA - CROSS COUNTRY SKI FACILITY AND TRAILS (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
  10. $932,764 spent. NEWSLETTER - SENT TO MEMBERS TO DISCUSS THE AVAILABLE AMENITIES, MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS. ADVERTISING SPACE IS SOLD TO OFFSET PRINTING COSTS
  11. $585,769 spent. MARINA - SUMMER BEACH FACILITIES AND BOAT RAMP (MEMBERS ONLY)
  12. $572,192 spent. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE
  13. $423,774 spent. DEVELOPMENT & NEW EQUIPMENT FUND EXPENDITURES
  14. $383,962 spent. EQUESTRIAN CENTER - HORSE BOARDING FACILITIES AND RIDING TRAILS WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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