The power of legacy giving is immeasurable.  When donors leave a bequest through their wills and trusts, incredible things happen.  Ruth Ivy Frishman, a former Truckee attorney, is a model…

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) was established in 1998 when William Hewlett challenged our region to match a million dollar donation to start a community foundation. Local attorney Jim Porter…

Teaching Giving In the middle of the recession, one local family decided to approach the holiday gift giving tradition in a way that felt more authentic given the economic realities…

The United States of America is a very big place with approximately 325 million people residing on the mainland, the islands, and the state up towards the north pole. It…

Last month, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) hosted a four-part Board Governance Series to help local board members strengthen their skills. When asked when and how they intended to share…

Girls Giving Back (GGB), the youth philanthropy project of Queen of Hearts Women's Fund, is entering its third year. Through hands on experience, this group of 8th-12th grade girls learn…

Local real estate professional Christy Curtis moved to North Tahoe - Truckee for the same reasons as nearly all of us: mountains, skiing, hiking, biking, and fresh air. A Los…

Leadership comes in many forms and places. This year, the Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund at the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) celebrates ten years of philanthropy in our community.…

The North Tahoe Family Resource Center (NTFRC) provides an integrated system of comprehensive services to families and individuals in our region. Staying close to the needs of community members, NTFRC…

A "good" winter by North Tahoe - Truckee standards is measured in inches. With ski resorts reporting as many as 346 to 465 inches of snowfall, residents and visitors were…

This week, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) and the Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT) joyously welcome a visit from the S.H. Cowell Foundation. The fifteen year investment that this…

TTCF is happy to share this article once again in celebration of Patti Boxeth's 2015 Citizen of the Year Award. On April 20th at the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association…

Mark and Carol Steingard have lived in the Reno - Tahoe region for over forty years and, like all of us, really love Tahoe. "We enjoy the lake, kayaking, boating,…

Families can share a lot more than holiday memories and great genetics; they can also share their interests, passions, and lifelong goals.  Developing meaningful shared activities connects family members across…

To LP Insurance Services, Inc and their Tahoe owner, Randy House, community is more than just an address. Community is where your heart and passion live, and we all ought…

Major corporations such as Google and Apple are revered for the millions of dollars they give locally, nationally, and globally to nonprofit efforts. Those at the top have structured their…

North Lake Tahoe’s innumerable nonprofit organizations and agencies work towards a brighter future for our residents and natural environment.  Fueled by big passions, many of them rely on volunteers willing…

On May 7, 2015, the Truckee and North Tahoe Community celebrates the life of a beloved community member.  E.J. Tegner loved the great game of golf, and his wife and…