General Information
Organizational History – Who We Are
The Tahoe Fund was founded in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to bridge the funding gap between the $2.5B identified environmental need and the continued decline in public funding for Lake Tahoe. Read more…
In The News
New York Times: Fire-Prone Areas Try Carrots and Sticks to Boost Home Upgrades
Tahoe Daily Tribune: New Tahoe Meadows access ramp is now open to the public
The Guardian: What lies beneath: Lake Tahoe dive offers rare view of the deep
LA Times: How a Small Tahoe Community Became a Model for Wildfire Defense
KCRA: Wildfire Ready: How a Tahoe community is using a robot to reduce the risk of fires
Recent Publications
Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Annual Report
Gap Analysis Report: Access & Inclusion in the Tahoe Basin
News Releases
Tahoe Project Madness ChampionshipYou showed up and we listened! The incredible outpouring of support for the work going on in the Basin has been huge. We kicked things off wi Read more...
Tahoe Project Madness - Final Four!
We’re down to the FINAL FOUR of Tahoe Project Madness! Thanks to your votes, we’ve narrowed the field to four outstanding projects and we Read more...
Tahoe Project Madness—Elite Eight
The votes are in, and our Elite 8 of Tahoe Project Madness is here! With over 1,000 Tahoe lovers casting their votes in the first round, e Read more...
Tahoe Project Madness
With the start of spring, our annual March Madness competition is back! We thought, what better way to celebrate than by giving a $10,000 boo Read more...
TAHOE FUND DONORS MEET ‘MILLION FOR THE MARSH’ CHALLENGE TO BRING IMPROVEMENTS TO FORMER MOTEL 6 SITE
The first million dollars of private funding to help restore the former Motel 6 site has been raised by Tahoe Fund donors as part of the “M Read more...
Tahoe Fund Donors Exceed Matching Goal for Tahoe XC Trailhead Relocation
Funds will support a new trailhead designed to minimize neighborhood impacts and give everyone an easier start on the trails Tahoe XC’s Read more...
Match Met: Tahoe Fund Challenge Raises $26K for Tahoe Backcountry Alliance
More than 100 donors helped unlock matching funds Backcountry access in Lake Tahoe received a huge boost thanks to community members parti Read more...
TAHOE FUND ISSUES CALL FOR 2026 PROJECTS
The Tahoe Fund today announced the opening of its annual call for projects. The nonprofit is seeking projects for its 2026 portfolio that will re Read more...
Ultimate Tahoe Gift Guide: Get a Gift that Gives Back
The holidays in Lake Tahoe are truly something special, with endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, memorable dining, and meaningful gi Read more...
Tahoe Fund Launches $10K Challenge to Improve Backcountry Access for All
Only 100 donors needed to unlock $10,000 for Tahoe Backcountry Alliance The Tahoe region offers some of the best winter outdoor recreation Read more...
