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Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

EIN 68-0416404 · Truckee, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER TRUSTED PARTNERS TO ALIGN STRATEGIES AND INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY TO NURTURE A RESILIENT COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$11.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
26.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
20
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$235,607, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (1)
  1. $10.7 million spent. AS THE LARGEST GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATION IN THE LAKE TAHOE REGION, TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A CATALYST FOR STRENGTHENING OUR COMMNUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WE MOBILIZE RESOURCES, PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON VITAL ISSUES IN THE TRUCKEE AND NORTH LAKE TAHOE REGION. WE LOOK FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS THAT MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE AND COMMIT OUR RESOURCES TO THESE PROJECTS. WE HELP PEOPLE CREATE A LEGACY TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING WITHIN THEIR WILLS AND TRUSTS. WE ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS OF BOTH MODEST AND SUBSTANTIAL MEANS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR REGION, MULTIPLYING THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING BY POOLING RESOURCES FOR THE COMMON GOOD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    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 November 1998.

    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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