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Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association Inc

EIN 68-0431295 · Tahoe City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceWeak35 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association's (TCCSEA) mission is to promote the sport of cross country skiing through educational activities for children and adults in the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee region of Northern California/Northern Nevada. Through the partnership with the Tahoe City Public Utility District, TCCSEA provides several educational programs to its community members. TCCSEA provides school children in the community with a unique opportunity to not only learn and participate in a sport that will provide lifelong enjoyment and health benefits but also can provide motivated individuals with a foundation for world class competitive training. Many young athletes from the area move on to competition at the national and international level in Nordic skiing. TCCSEA supports its local Nordic ski team from North Tahoe Middle and High Schools by providing free trail access, coaching support and ski equipment.

Income
$989,573
Spending
$247,973
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
-214.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
187
Highest pay
$24,669, executive dir.

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $65,066 spent. The Strider Gliders After-School Ski Program is an 8-week program for children 4 to 11 years old that includes ski instruction, equipment use for the entire winter, and ski trail access, all for a nominal fee, thanks to over 2,000 hours of community support donated each season.
  2. $52,913 spent. TCCSEA sponsors free skiing for schools in the North Tahoe area whereby teachers may reserve one day per month in January, February, and March to allow their students to ski for free, including the use of rental equipment. TCCSEA is also a proud sponsor of North Tahoe High and Middle School Cross Country Ski Teams with the Association providing coaching support, ski equipment and free trail passes to all team members. Approximately 9 races are held each season, including one home race at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.
  3. $9,000 spent. Operation of the Winter Discovery Center. The Winter Discovery Center is a place-based science learning center for TTUSD students, launched by the TCCSEA and the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP).The Winter Discovery Center, a 30 foot Pacific Yurt, located at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, is the home to a comprehensive program that includes academic lessons with curriculum that abides by national Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  4. $8,520 spent. The Las Chicas program is a year-round initiative that empowers young Latina girls by teaching them mountain biking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter, with guidance from bilingual coaches and mentors. Designed to promote physical wellness, self-esteem, and goal-setting, the program provides participants with valuable skills and mentorship, helping them build a foundation for long-term success.
  5. $4,530 spent. Sponsorship of the Junior Mountain Bike program. TCCSEA promotes mountain biking through organized rides during the summer months for to children ages 7-11 on the same trails used for cross country skiing in the winter.
  6. $2,323 spent. Biathlon and other cross-country skiing related programs are sponsored by TCCSEA.
  7. Sponsorship of the Tahoe Cross Country Junior Development (DEVO)Team. The DEVO program is an early development program open to athletes age 11-14 for cross-country ski racing. This is an excellent training program for athletes participating in other sports or who want to stay active in their "off" (summer) season. The goal of the program is to introduce and develop cross-country ski skills, promote general fitness, and create a love of the sport to last a lifetime.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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