Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation celebrates surpassing $100 million in grants

INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV. – Thanks to the generosity of its donors, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is celebrating a massive milestone in its history by granting more than $100 million since it was founded in 1996.

“Our donors are making a significant impact,” said CEO Claudia Andersen. “Together we have helped to feed and support those in need, we’ve protected our forests and lake, brought joy to our lives through arts and culture, and we have provided educational opportunities to our children and youth.”

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization designed to help individuals and families get the most out of their charitable giving, focusing on developing philanthropy and improving the quality of life in the Tahoe region. Parasol participates in community leadership throughout the Tahoe basin and is dedicated to offering financial support to nonprofits doing good work through grantmaking. In 2022 alone, the Community Foundation granted more than $11.3 million, its largest year of grantmaking to date. This totals more than $102 million in grantmaking since its inception.

“Our community is quite small, so these milestones are remarkable and really show the generosity and philanthropy of our community members,” said Board Chair Ron Alling. “We look forward to continuing our work in supporting our neighbors and friends and enhancing the future of Tahoe.”

Learn more about the good work of Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation and become part of securing our community’s future by visiting www.parasol.org.