League to Save Lake Tahoe

EIN: 946128680 501(c)(3) Religion

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Total Revenue
$4,430,853
Total Expenses
$3,573,292
Total Assets
$12,111,735
Net Assets
$11,499,251
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Darcie Goodman Collins PHD
Phone
5305415388
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

League to Save Lake Tahoe, founded in 1957, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $858K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

Mission Statement: The League to Save Lake Tahoe protects and restores the environmental health, sustainability and scenic beauty of the Lake Tahoe Basin. We focus on water quality and its clarity for the preservation of a pristine Lake for future generations.Vision Statement: We are the Lakes strongest environmental watchdog. We proactively identify problems and find solutions. We use science and innovation to take rapid action. Our holistic approach- how we work: - We advocate for environmental policies and funding to ensure Tahoe is resilient in the face of climate crisis. - We engage our community of residents and visitors to take actions that Keep Tahoe Blue. - We create real world, holistic solutions that will protect the Lake for generations to come.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,490,079

Combat Pollution-Litter Initiatives:At the 10th anniversary of our Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue July 5th beach cleanup, we hosted the most partners and sites in the history of the Lakes largest...

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Combat Pollution-Litter Initiatives:At the 10th anniversary of our Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue July 5th beach cleanup, we hosted the most partners and sites in the history of the Lakes largest litter-fighting event. Since the first cleanup, weve been thrilled to use the data we collect to track a decade-long trend toward cleaner beaches. In 2023, one extreme outlier distracted from that progress. At Zephyr Shoals, our volunteers, partners, and staff removed 6,300 pounds of litter, but otherwise saw average levels of trash at our five other sites. BEBOT to Tahoe and cleanup execution:Our robotic beach-cleaning program also grew in 2023. Together with ECO-CLEAN Solutions, we added a second BEBOT to the fleet and began cleaning full beaches to remove more trash hidden beneath the sand that would otherwise find a permanent home in Lake Tahoes waters. Polystyrene ban outreach:League staff spoke at City Council meetings to provide stats and volunteer stories about the plastic litter problem in Tahoe. We used volunteers to visit local area restaurants and shops to encourage compliance with the ban, educating those who were unaware.

Program 2

Tackling Invasive Species-Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) throw a wrench in Lake Tahoes native ecology and threaten to turn its beautiful water from blue to green. In 2023, we combined forces with the...

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Tackling Invasive Species-Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) throw a wrench in Lake Tahoes native ecology and threaten to turn its beautiful water from blue to green. In 2023, we combined forces with the Tahoe Keys Marina and ECO-CLEAN Solutions to introduce the PixieDrone, a motorized, aquatic skimmer that captures plant fragments and prevents infestation from continuing to spread. The League also funded a mobile, solar-powered cleaning station for non-motorized watercraft like kayaks and paddleboards. The CD3- short for clean, drain, dry, dispose gives paddlers and anglers a free tool to make sure their gear is AIS-free. This resource will help slow the spread of AIS that are already in the lake and prevent new introductions, like the New Zealand mudsnail that was discovered in Tahoe in 2023.

Program 3

Advancing Restoration-In 2023, we welcomed new sites and partners to our long running Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days events, including the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, Nevada Tahoe...

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Advancing Restoration-In 2023, we welcomed new sites and partners to our long running Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days events, including the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, and Incline Village General Improvement District. Together with hundreds of volunteers, we removed conifers that were siphoning the water out of Meeks Meadow, improved beaver dam habitat for a South Shore Creek, and pulled invasive plants from a stream in Incline Village. The result is a healthier, more connected Lake Tahoe. Were dedicated to building the Basins ecological resilience so it can withstand climate change. To achieve that goal it takes resources and collaboration. With support from our generous donors, our team of policy experts meets regularly with legislators in Sacramento, Carson City and Washington, DC to recruit them as vocal champions for Lake Tahoe.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,994,619
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $291,808
Other Revenue $1,144,426
TOTAL REVENUE $4,430,853

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,202,212
Fundraising Expenses $793,425
Program Expenses $2,490,079
Other Expenses $1,371,080
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,573,292

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,430,853 $4,204,684 +0.1%
Expenses $3,573,292 $3,262,059 +0.1%
Net Income $857,561 $942,625 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
27
Volunteers
1450

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$175,608
Total Directors
20
$175,608
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Darcie Goodman Collins CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$175,608 $0 $175,608
Jesse Patterson Chief Strategy Ofr 40.00
$139,539 $0 $139,539
Kristiana Almeida COO 40.00
$130,763 $0 $130,763
Kristin Keane Major Gift Officer 40.00
$116,497 $0 $116,497
Christopher Joseph Communications Dir 40.00
$101,800 $0 $101,800
William D Evers Jr Co-Chair 4.70
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott A Torgan Treasurer 1.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Margot Biehle Secretary 1.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven M Spurlock Co-Chair 1.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynelle Cameron Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Kerrigan Board Member 1.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Marken Boyle BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susie Hall Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hope Schmeltzer Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsay McConnon Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lara Pearson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Gorelick Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Field Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hillary Hilken Stoney Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristin Rothballer Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annette Poliwka Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cassandra Lichnock BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael J Zukerman BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Schutte BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,430,853 $3,573,292 $12,111,735 $857,561
2022 $4,204,684 $3,262,059 $10,838,506 $942,625
2021 $4,159,634 $2,645,250 $10,138,756 $1,514,384
2020 $5,677,798 $2,268,743 $8,642,151 $3,409,055
2019 $2,649,596 $1,994,157 $4,819,784 $655,439
2018 $2,076,939 $1,999,135 $3,951,694 $77,804
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