Lahontan Community Foundation (LCF), a Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation affiliate fund, received an unprecedented 51 grant applications this year! With the requests (totaling $455,234) far outweighing available funds available. 43% of…

Janet Zipser Zipkin, a member of the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, writes insightful articles about the larger community in Tahoe Donner News.  Janet's articles share valuable information about North Tahoe-Truckee,…

Upon hearing North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's nominations for their 61st Annual Community Awards, TTCF was honored to learn that we were in the running for Nonprofit of the Year.  No one goes…

Richard Anderson fell in love with the Sierra as a child, when his recently divorced mother moved him and his brother and sister from the East Bay to a little…

In this week's Give Back Tahoe Sierra Sun page, we explore what it means to be homeless in North Lake Tahoe.  By bringing attention to this oft neglected issue, we…

In the nonprofit sector, much of our effort is attracting donations to make our mission go.  To ensure that your budget process is aligned with strategy,  follow these tips gleaned…

This past week, TTCF released its 2014 Annual Report. Now available to view on our site, what’s most important is the information that it contains. This past year was an…

TTCF is honored to share with you some amazing news: we have been nominated for the Nonprofit of the Year in this year’s North Lake Tahoe 61st Annual Community Awards.  The…

We know that the second half of a high school senior’s graduating year produces spontaneous senioritis and we do understand your pain. However, it is not time to check out…

The Board of Directors plays a critical volunteer role in the success of any mission-based organization.  Anyone who is contemplating board work should familiarize yourself with this list.  Below is…

What’s Your Passion? Do you love a good hiking trail, deeply care for the elderly, strongly support academics or sports for youth? Are you concerned about childhood obesity, women’s safety…

When establishing a memorial scholarship or one for personal legacy, TTCF donors often make two distinct decisions. The first is to create an opportunity for a young person that otherwise…

Philanthropy is not just for the wealthy, nor is it reserved for adulthood.  Anyone who has spent quality time with kids can attest to the charitable nature that nearly all…

This year, the Sierra Sun and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation came together to launch the inaugural Give Back Tahoe Giving Guide, a combination of a printed directory featuring local nonprofits…

2015 Mental Health Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) Grant Cycle Announcement: Request for Proposals, Grant Guidelines and Workshop Information Proposals due February 27, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. All applicants must register for…

Do you have a straggler IRA? Are you over 70 ½ years old? Would you like to convert a tax payment into a community donation? Do you want to make…

The Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund began with the goal to mobilize 1,000 women to donate $1,000 each to create what is now a $1.4 million philanthropic endowment fund.  Together,…

Every year, high school seniors prepare to embark upon the next chapters of their lives. For many, this means applying for scholarships, grants, and financial aid. TTCF, through the grace…