Nonprofit · EIN 68-0102829
LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC
Tax-exempt · STATELINE, NV 89449
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,954,585 | $12,554,741 | -$2,600,156 | $9,010,163 | $1,836,204 | $7,173,959 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,608,023 | $10,066,288 | -$458,265 | $11,487,686 | $1,786,009 | $9,701,677 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,093,644 | $8,268,792 | $824,852 | $12,171,881 | $2,045,215 | $10,126,666 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,748,264
- of which government grants
- $6,673,264
- Program service revenue
- $2,906,942
- Investment income
- $299,379
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $394,313
- Other salaries and wages
- $714,477
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,422,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,575
- Accounting fees
- $39,900
- Occupancy
- $23,200
- Travel
- $14,029
- Depreciation
- $40,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,487,686
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,010,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,836,204
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,173,959
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $122,495
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,944,338
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $229,621
- Gross receipts
- $9,954,585
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- NV
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Chaplin | President/CEO Officer | 40 | $205,415 | $31,382 |
| Sue Barton | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $141,590 | $28,829 |
| Stuart Maas | Dir. of Marketing & Business Dev. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,070 | $15,658 |
| Juraj Sojak | Director of Tourism Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,064 | $16,603 |
| Jerry Bindel | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Fortune | Treasurer (Until Oct) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Cottrill | Secretary (Until Nov) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karie Hall-Director Until Oct | Treasurer (Since Nov) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Bass-Director Until Nov | Secretary (Since Dec) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wesley Rice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinna Osbourne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Cewinski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaydar Edelmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Chaplin | President/CEO Officer | 40 | $197,143 | $28,756 |
| Sue Barton | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $135,792 | $23,462 |
| Stuart Maas | Dir. of Marketing & Conference Sales Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,471 | $15,248 |
| Juraj Sojak | Director of Tourism Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,400 | $13,402 |
| Jerry Bindel | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Fortune | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Cottrill | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wesley Rice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Bass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinna Osbourne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yale Rowe Until Nov 2023 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karie Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Chaplin | President/CEO Officer | 40 | $188,850 | $25,626 |
| Sue Barton | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $128,751 | $23,448 |
| Stuart Maas | Director of Marketing and Conference Sales Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,488 | $13,220 |
| Jerry Bindel | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Fortune | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Cottrill | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wesley Rice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Bass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinna Osbourne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yale Rowe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5878, STATELINE, NV 89449-5878
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Carol Chaplin, 75 Hwy 50 PO Box 5878, Stateline, NV 894495878
- Signed the 990
- Carol Chaplin, President/CEO
- Phone
- (775) 588-5900
- Website
- www.VISITLAKETAHOE.COM
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
To market the South Shore of Lake Tahoe as a unique world-class year-round destination resort for the economic benefit and quality of life for the area, while respecting its traditions and environments.
Program accomplishments
- Promotion of travel and tourism of the Lake Tahoe area year round resulting in positive economic impact to the community. Programs include advertising, sales, marketing, public relations, special events and visitor information services.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0102829
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,010,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,954,585
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,954,585 | $12,554,741 | $9,010,163 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,608,023 | $10,066,288 | $11,487,686 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,093,644 | $8,268,792 | $12,171,881 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,709,043 | $6,354,278 | $11,099,919 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 68-0102829).
Questions about LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC
- What is the EIN of LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC is 68-0102829.
- Is LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1987.
- Are donations to LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Carol Chaplin.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,415 (Carol Chaplin, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,954,585, expenses of $12,554,741 and total assets of $9,010,163 at year end.
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