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Tahoe Family Solutions Inc

EIN 88-0326582 · Incline Vlg, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE KEY RESOURCES AND ENHANCE SKILLS FOR FAMILIES IN THE TAHOE BASIN

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$938,471
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
33.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
23
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$155,260, executive director (prior)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $241,042 spent. COUNSELING SERVICES: TFS IS THE ONLY NON-PROFIT AGENCY ON THE NORTHSCALE. FAMILY COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ARE NOT WITHHELD DUETO A LACK OF INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND WHILE WASHOE COUNTY AND OTHERPUBLIC FACILITIES HAVE A 3 TO 6 MONTH WAITING PERIOD, THERE IS NOWAITING LIST AT TFS. WE SERVE OVER 200 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS ANNUALLY.
  2. $240,066 spent. CAMP EXPLORE: TFS FULFILLS ITS MISSION OF ASSISTING FAMILIES BYWE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHONEED CRISIS INTERVENTION ARE ALL SERVED BY TFS. THIS SERVICE ISINSTRUMENTAL IN DIVERTING POTENTIAL VIOLENCE AND MORE COSTLYINTERACTIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.
  3. $90,638 spent. FRC OUTREACH: TFS IS A LICENSED NEVADA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. AS SUCH,THEY PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS. FAMILIES EXPERIENCINGDIFFICULTY DUE TO ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, FAMILIES WHO NEED PARENTEDUCATION, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED CRISIS INTERVENTION ARE ALL SERVEDBY TFS. THIS SERVICE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN DIVERTING POTENTIAL VIOLENCEAND MORE COSTLY INTERACTIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.
  4. $135,909 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOMEWORK HELP CLUBS AND OTHER DIRECT FAMILY SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 1995.

    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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