2024-09-18T14:09:17-07:00 2023-12-31 811489821 HEALY AND ASSOCIATES 1200 CONCORD AVE STE 250 CONCORD CA 94520 990 2023-01-01 946128680 League to Save Lake Tahoe LEAG 5305415388 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 Darcie Goodman Collins PHD CEO 2024-09-18 true true Suzanne R Healy P00533689 9256030800 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X Darcie Goodman Collins PHD 4697232 false X www.keeptahoeblue.org X 1957 CA 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. 20 19 27 1450 0 3017410 2994619 0 73004 291808 1114270 1144426 4204684 4430853 0 0 1816350 2202212 0 793425 1445709 1371080 3262059 3573292 942625 857561 10838506 12111735 387669 612484 10450837 11499251 X 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. false false 2490079 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. 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. 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. 2490079 true true false true false false false false false true true true false true false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false true 33 0 true 27 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 20 19 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X THE ORGANIZATION 5305415388 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 Darcie Goodman Collins CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 175608 0 0 Jesse Patterson Chief Strategy Ofr 40.00 0.00 139539 0 0 Kristiana Almeida COO 40.00 0.00 130763 0 0 Kristin Keane Major Gift Officer 40.00 0.00 116497 0 0 Christopher Joseph Communications Dir 40.00 0.00 101800 0 0 William D Evers Jr Co-Chair 4.70 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Scott A Torgan Treasurer 1.60 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Margot Biehle Secretary 1.60 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steven M Spurlock Co-Chair 1.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lynelle Cameron Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erin Kerrigan Board Member 1.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Marken Boyle BOARD MEMBER 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susie Hall Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hope Schmeltzer Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lindsay McConnon Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lara Pearson Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allison Gorelick Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Field Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hillary Hilken Stoney Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin Rothballer Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Annette Poliwka Board Member 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cassandra Lichnock BOARD MEMBER 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael J Zukerman BOARD MEMBER 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Will Schutte BOARD MEMBER 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 664207 5 false true false Ward-Young Architects 10343 High Street Ste 1 Truckee CA 96161 Prof. Fees/Architect 152091 Sierra Sustainable Builders 1580 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 Construction 1600055 EcoClean Solutions 241 Sierra Shadows Ln Gardnerville NV 89460 Beach Cleaning Services 220000 3 2994619 96557 2994619 0 261214 261214 0 0 0 30594 30594 30594 30594 1152796 220039 932757 0 119813 46340 73473 73473 Other Income 900099 138196 138196 138196 4430853 138196 365281 0 0 0 0 175608 120822 18208 36578 0 1547432 1064668 160448 322316 0 344638 237118 35735 71785 134534 92563 13949 28022 0 0 0 0 0 0 235069 197646 13020 24403 0 422395 188877 34407 199111 133312 133312 0 0 54637 36879 3105 14653 0 0 0 0 38986 28070 10916 0 Special projects 351907 351907 In-kind goods 96557 96557 Education and Engagement 38217 38217 0 3573292 2490079 289788 793425 806734 469513 232650 30488 0 74500 178000 0 0 0 90884 82680 74059 87580 3857023 133649 1874820 3723374 0 5503412 5123908 0 58050 50800 2123397 2365392 10838506 12111735 387669 612484 387669 612484 X 8592045 8778547 1858792 2720704 10450837 11499251 10838506 12111735 857561 208697 -17844 X false true X true false X 2955845 5178206 3254496 3017410 2994619 17400576 0 0 0 0 2955845 5178206 3254496 3017410 2994619 17400576 250000 250000 131508 131508 381508 381508 17019068 57850 77588 28894 73004 291807 529143 0 57850 77588 28894 73004 291807 529143 0 39175 5666 138196 183037 3013695 5255794 3322565 3096080 3424622 18112756 0.93960 0.98340 0.02920 0.01390 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 56996 56996 3516296 3573292 328665 82166 false 263437 282263 313103 328665 1187468 1781202 53383 56996 110379 65859 70566 78276 82166 296867 445301 7102963 585007 704671 17844 6965455 7034753 135049 48885 17954 7102963 6079669 800000 189055 230259 18642 6819823 2967001 3985000 206205 1091547 16379 6050280 2758222 18159 256565 51042 14903 2967001 false false false 323400 323400 776600 81974 694626 27581 27581 24094 24094 2705348 2705348 3723374 5123908 Asset held for Sale 523845 Endowment & investment assets held 1841547 2365392 4740210 208697 118504 -17844 309357 4430853 4430853 3691796 118504 118504 3573292 3573292 X X X X X X true Benefit 1152796 1152796 220039 1152796 1152796 220039 220039 932757 X X false false false false false false false false false Darcie Goodman Collins CEO 175608 175608 Lara Pearson Board Member 53000 In-Kind legal Services false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information The League received in-kind legal services donated from a board member, Lara Pearson. The total value of the donation in 2023 was $53,000 for trademark services. Gift Card/goods 30 96557 FMV 6 false true false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: In 2023, the League partnered with ECO-Clean solutions to deploy their BEBOT technology for full beach sub-surface cleanings covering entire beach areas, rather than just stretches of beach that were piloted in year one. ECO-Clean Solutions utilized the BEBOT to repeat beach cleanings, completing two cleanups at each of the following sites: Kings Beach, a Lakeshore Private Beach, the Tahoe Beach Club and Connelley Beach. During the 2023 season, the BEBOT cleaned 120,000 square feet of beach areamore than double the area of a football field. Compared to visible litter items collected by volunteers, the BEBOT detected and removed up to 10x the number of items hidden beneath the surface of the sand. Plastic litter was the most prevalent form of subsurface litter along Tahoe's beaches in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The board signs an annual conflict of interest policy stating that they have no known conflicts of interest, and all potential board members are interviewed for potential conflicts of interest by the Nominating and Governance Committee. Additionally, there is a conflict of interest policy in our employee handbook that gets immediately when employees start and re-signed annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Chief Executive Officers performance is reviewed annually by the board of directors. Compensation is then determined using various publications that show salaries for similarly sized organizations in similar geographical areas, as well as reviewing compensation for other non-profits in the area. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The League measures compensation against other nonprofits with similar sized budget conducting similar work through the Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits survey that gets conducted annually. We aim to pay employees in the mid to upper range of these scales (depending on years of professional experience) to attract and retain top talent in the Northern California region. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 They are available on our website keeptahoeblue.org, upon request and on our charity rating sites. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.