Who We Are
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a non-profit public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe region – now and into the future. We are building a more prosperous community by partnering with donors to make their charitable giving more meaningful, by supporting quality programs provided by local non-profit organizations and by providing community leadership on emerging issues. Founded in 1996 by community members, the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a donor-centered organization that, through the generosity of its donors, has granted over $60 million to charitable causes since its inception. Each day we strive to increase the effectiveness of those grants as well as build and grow charitable assets to benefit our community for generations to come.
For seven consecutive years Charity Navigator, the nation's largest charity evaluator, has awarded the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation its highest possible rating of 4 stars. Only 5% of the charities evaluated received such a high rating, setting us apart from our peers and demonstrating our trustworthiness. For more information, visit www.charitynavigator.org.
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has received official confirmation from the Community Foundations National Standards Board certifying that we meet the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. This certification is designed to provide quality assurance to donors, as well as their legal and financial advisors.