Lahontan Community Foundation

Background
For more than 20 years, the Lahontan Community Foundation, (LCF) has raised funds to give back to the larger local community we all enjoy so much. Thanks to the generous support of Lahontan members, the LCF has awarded grants to non-profits for: health and human services, education and youth development, environment, recreation, animal welfare, arts, culture and civic life.

These grants ensure that seniors have food security, kids are mentored and tutored, mental health services continue, new trails are built and maintained, veterinary services are provided, the disabled have medical services and activities, and children have access to music and the outdoors.

Mission
Our mission is to bring the Lahontan community together, to have fun, and raise funds to support the good works of local non-profit organizations making a difference in the Truckee-North Tahoe region.

Decades of Giving
Since its inception in 2002, the LCF has raised more than $2.8million in support of the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe community.

The LCF Community Cup, held in early August, is the primary fundraising event. This event started as a small golf tournament and has grown in scope over the years to also include a pickle ball tournament, auctions and a family-style dinner with dancing under the stars. In June, the LCF sponsors the Summer Stroll. This home tour, vendor faire and cocktail reception fashion presentations, shopping opportunities with vendors, and a raffle of select items donated by our vendors. 20% of vendor sales benefits the LCF.

All proceeds from the LCF sponsored fundraisers ensure that our local community services remain available to those in need. The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund is held at The Tahoe Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the entire Tahoe Region. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tax ID# 88-0362053. 

Contributions
For those who would like to support the mission of the LCF, we also feature a Fund A Need option. Lahontan community members who would like to make the LCF a part of their charitable giving may give directly in two ways:

• Charge your Lahontan account — email Taylor Ferreira at TaylorFerreira@lahontangolf.com
• Pay by check — made payable to “Tahoe Community Foundation” with LCF noted on the check, and mailed to: 
  Tahoe Community Foundation, Attention Laura Roche, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451

Each spring, the LCF reviews and awards grants to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe non-profits. 

The grant recipients for 2025:
Achieve Tahoe — Adaptive winter snow sports for disabled
Adventure Risk Challenge — Leadership program at Truckee High
Aim High for High School — Academic summer program
Boys & Girls Club North Lake Tahoe —Transportation costs for camps
Gateway Mountain Center — Behavioral health treatment
High Fives Foundation — Services for those with life-changing injury
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe — Veterinary services
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival — Youth outreach programs
Lake Tahoe Watermans Association — Adaptive paddling experience
Pet Network Humane Society — Equipment for veterinary hospital
Safe Talk for Teens — Life skills training
Sierra Community House — Hunger relief
Sierra Senior Services — Meals on wheels vehicle fuel
SOS Outreach — Outdoor-based curriculum for youth
Tahoe Ability Program — Independent living support
Tahoe Family Solutions — Early learning for toddlers
Tahoe Food Hub — Farm-to-school cafeteria program
Truckee Community Cares — Holiday distribution to families in need
Truckee Day — Truckee cleanup and community expo
Truckee Roundhouse — Community enrichment programs

LCF Board of Directors                                                                               
Janet Lowell, President
MaryAlice Keaton, Vice President
Betsy Chovanes, Secretary
David Mickaelian, Treasurer
Jennifer Bulotti
Colleen Chapman
Sheila Condon
Cheryl Hansford
Jeanette Humphreys,
Christine Lindner
Melanie Nangle
Paula Rich
Cindy Salontai
Barbara Smilie
Suzanne Thornton

Past LCF Presidents
Virginia Donica 
Lynn Madonna
Suzanne Smith

Thank you to our 2025 Community Cup Sponsors: