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 FUND DONORS MEET ‘MILLION FOR THE MARSH’ CHALLENGE TO BRING IMPROVEMENTS TO FORMER MOTEL 6 SITEThe 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...
TAHOE FUND LAUNCHES “A MILLION FOR THE MARSH” CAMPAIGN TO BRING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FORMER MOTEL 6 SITE
Now that the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot have been demolished from the Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe, plan Read more...
Tahoe Fund and Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series Announce $20,000 Match in Support of the Five Nonprofit Beneficiaries of the Season
All bar and raffle purchases at the event will contribute towards this goal For the 20th anniversary of the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speake Read more...
Tahoe Fund and Wildfire Partners Unveil Innovative Playbook for Building Fire-Ready Neighborhoods
Released at Red Sky Summit, new guide offers a tech-focused blueprint to better prepare communities for wildfire As wildfire risk intensif Read more...
NEW TAHOE MEADOWS ACCESS RAMP NOW OPEN FOR ALL TO ENJOY
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the opening of this new feature off Mt. Rose Highway There’s a new way to experience one of Tahoe’s most Read more...
