Nonprofit · EIN 94-6128680
LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE
Tax-exempt · S LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,940,330 | $4,107,624 | $1,832,706 | $14,239,770 | $751,979 | $13,487,791 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,430,853 | $3,573,292 | $857,561 | $12,111,735 | $612,484 | $11,499,251 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,272,006
- of which government grants
- $85,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $757,337
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $448,290
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$128,267
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $37,140
- Other revenue
- -$89,013
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $204,445
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,964,779
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,597,118
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,443
- Accounting fees
- $20,925
- Occupancy
- $92,223
- Travel
- $79,938
- Depreciation
- $75,464
- Program services (functional)
- $2,738,380
- Management and general (functional)
- $506,872
- Fundraising (functional)
- $862,372
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,111,735
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,239,770
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $751,979
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,487,791
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,289,851
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,346,410
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,141,381
- Gross receipts
- $9,682,761
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 2,122
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARCIE GOODMAN COLLINS | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $197,411 | $7,034 |
| JESSE PATTERSON | CHIEF STRATEGY OFR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,901 | $5,559 |
| KRISTIANA ALMEIDA | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,319 | $5,888 |
| KRISTIN KEANE | MAJOR GIFT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,105 | $5,133 |
| CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH | COMMUNICATIONS DIR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,373 | $4,628 |
| WILLIAM D EVERS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT A TORGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGOT BIEHLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN M SPURLOCK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.7 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNELLE CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN KERRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE MARKEN BOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE SCHMELTZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY MCCONNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARA PEARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON GORELICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| NANCY FIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HILLARY STONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KRISTIN ROTHBALLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ANNETTE POLIWKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA LICHNOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| WILL SCHUTTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| STEVE JUAREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| PHIL ESTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JASON MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcie Goodman Collins | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,608 |
| Jesse Patterson | Chief Strategy Ofr | 40 | $139,539 |
| Kristiana Almeida | COO | 40 | $130,763 |
| Kristin Keane | Major Gift Officer | 40 | $116,497 |
| Christopher Joseph | Communications Dir | 40 | $101,800 |
| William D Evers Jr | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4.7 | $0 |
| Scott A Torgan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 |
| Margot Biehle | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 |
| Steven M Spurlock | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.1 | $0 |
| Lynelle Cameron | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Kerrigan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 |
| Catherine Marken Boyle | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Susie Hall | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hope Schmeltzer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Lindsay McConnon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Lara Pearson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Gorelick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Nancy Field | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hillary Hilken Stoney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Kristin Rothballer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Annette Poliwka | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Cassandra Lichnock | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Michael J Zukerman | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Will Schutte | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2877 LAKE TAHOE BLVD, S LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150-7805
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DARCIE GOODMAN COLLINS P, 2877 LAKE TAHOE BLVD, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
- Signed the 990
- DARCIE GOODMAN COLLINS PHD, CEO
- Phone
- (530) 541-5388
- Website
- WWW.KEEPTAHOEBLUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GILBERT CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6128680 or by the name LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
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 LAKE'S 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 THE 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 accomplishments
- THE LEAGUE PROTECTS AND PRESERVES TAHOE THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY. WE TACKLE INVASIVE SPECIES, COMBAT POLLUTION, AND ADVANCE RESTORATION TO KEEP TAHOE BLUE. COMBAT POLLUTION-LITTER INITIATIVES:2024 MARKED THE ELEVENTH YEAR FOR THE KEEP TAHOE BLUE CLEANUP PROGRAM WITH CATALOGED DATA. WITH THIS DATA, OUR STAFF CREATED A TRASH DASHBOARD, DISPLAYED ON OUR STOPPING LITTER AT ITS SOURCE WEBPAGE TO VISUALLY DISPLAY THE DATA COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS. THE LEAGUE HOSTED 29 LEAGUE CLEANUP EVENTS THIS YEAR, WITH OVER 1,400 VOLUNTEERS REMOVING OVER 4,000 LBS. OF LITTER. BEBOT:IN 2024, THE BEBOT (ROBOT BEACH COMBING MACHINES) FLEET PERFORMED 21 CLEANINGS ACROSS 11 BEACHES, CLEANING OVER 1M SQUARE FEET OF BEACH AREA. PLASTIC LITTER WAS THE MOST PREVALENT FORM OF SUBSURFACE LITTER ALONG TAHOE'S BEACHES THIS YEAR, WHICH HAS BEEN CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT BEBOT OPERATIONS. AT&T LEAD CABLE REMOVAL:THE LEAGUE WORKED DIRECTLY WITH ATT, THEIR CONTRACTOR, AND WITH ALL LOCAL PERMITTING AGENCIES TO REMOVE MILES OF ABANDONED LEAD TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLES FROM LAKE TAHOE IN 2024. THE REMAINING LEAD CABLE ABOVE WATER LEVEL WILL BE REMOVED IN 2025.SOUTH LAKE TAHOE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE BAN:THE MUNICIPAL BAN ON THE SALE OF PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE PASSED IN APRIL OF 2023. ON EARTH DAY 2024 (APRIL 20TH), THE COMMERCIAL BAN BECAME EFFECTIVE AND LEAGUE STAFF AUDITED ALL BUSINESSES IN THE CITY FOR COMPLIANCE, PROVIDED EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO BUSINESS OWNERS, AND SOUGHT FEEDBACK AND BARRIERS. BY THE END OF THE AUDIT, 90% OF BUSINESSES IN THE BASIN WERE IN COMPLIANCE.TAHOE BLUE BEACH PROGRAM:IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, THE LEAGUE AND THE USFS ROLLED OUT A NEW PROGRAM BUILT AROUND A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO UPGRADING BEACH MANAGEMENT. THE PILOT, NOW KNOWN AS THE TAHOE BLUE BEACH PROGRAM, BEGAN AT ZEPHYR COVE AND SHOALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOREST SERVICE SITE'S CONCESSIONAIRE AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF PLANNING. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRST YEAR PILOT IMPLEMENTATION, AT THE LEAGUE'S ANNUAL JULY 5TH CLEANUP, VOLUNTEERS FOUND 97% LESS TRASH AT THE SITE COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR.Expenses $2,738,380 · grants $15,500
- TACKLING INVASIVE SPECIES-TAHOE KEYS CONTROLLED METHODS TEST:THE CONTROLLED METHODS TEST (CMT) WAS A PRIORITY FOCUS FOR THE LEAGUE IN 2024 FOR NON-HERBICIDE METHODS AND THE CONCLUSION OF THE THREE-YEAR TEST. LAMINAR FLOW AERATION, UV-C LIGHT, AND DIVER-ASSISTED SUCTION HAND REMOVAL METHODS WERE DEPLOYED IN THE TAHOE KEYS TO TACKLE THE INVASIVE SPECIES THREAT. THE RESULTS OF THE FULL THREE YEARS OF THE CMT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN 2025.LAKE TAHOE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) CONTAINMENT:IN 2024, THE LEAGUE WORKED WITH THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION TO MEASURE THE EFFICACY OF CONTAINMENT WITH BUBBLE CURTAIN TECHNOLOGY. THE PILOT AIS TECHNOLOGY, COLLECTHOR AND PIXIE DRONE WERE ALSO DEPLOYED IN THE TAHOE KEYS TO HELP REMOVE FRAGMENTS OF INVASIVE WEEDS. CD3 MACHINE:IN 2023, THE LEAGUE INTRODUCED A MOBILE, SOLAR-POWERED CLEANING STATION INTENDED TO STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES FROM NON-MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT BEFORE ENTERING LAKE TAHOE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED WITH ADDITIONAL MACHINES TO MEEKS BAY WITH THE WASHOE TRIBE.EYES ON THE LAKE:EYES ON THE LAKE IS THE LEAGUE'S CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAM TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS), WHICH POSE THE BIGGEST THREAT TO LAKE TAHOE'S DELICATE ECOLOGY. VOLUNTEERS LEARN ABOUT AIS IN TAHOE, CONDUCT SELF-PACED SURVEYS WHILE THEY ENJOY THE LAKE, AND REPORT THEIR OBSERVATIONS THROUGH THE CITIZEN SCIENCE TAHOE APP. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES TRAINING TO MARINA STAFF AND DISTRIBUTES DISPLAYS TO BUSINESSES AROUND THE REGION TO SPREAD AWARENESS. IN 2024, THE LEAGUE HOSTED 6 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WITH 119 PARTICIPANTS. ALONG WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, THE LEAGUE USES OUR CITIZEN SCIENTISTS' DATA TO LAUNCH A RAPID RESPONSE TO STOP AQUATIC INVADERS IN THEIR TRACKS.
- ADVANCING RESTORATION-MOTEL 6 ACQUISITION:IN 2024, THE CALIFORNIA TAHOE CONSERVANCY'S ACQUISITION OF THE MOTEL 6 PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING 31 ACRES WITHIN THE UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CAME TOGETHER WITH LEAGUE SUPPORT, THROUGH COMMENTS, LOBBYING, AND FUNDING. THE LEAGUE IS WORKING WITH AGENCY AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO CREATE A PLAN FOR THE RESTORATION OF THIS MARSH AS ONE OF THE LAKE'S LARGEST NATURAL POLLUTION FILTERS. ONCE THE BUILDINGS ARE REMOVED AND THE HABITAT IS RESTORED, THE PROPERTY WILL RECONNECT MORE THAN 750 ACRES OF MARSH AND MEADOW HABITAT, PREVENT SEDIMENT AND POLLUTED RUNOFF FROM REACHING THE LAKE, AND HELP KEEP TAHOE BLUE.LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION ACT:LEAGUE STAFF AND BOARD LOBBIED IN WASHINGTON, DC FOR BOTH THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION ACT (LTRA) FUNDING AND THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING THROUGH THE LTRA. TAHOE FARED WELL IN 2024 WITH FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS. OVERALL, THE FUNDING LEVEL IN THE HOUSE REPORT IS $36.9M IN TOTAL ALLOCATION (A 26% INCREASE OVER FY24); HOWEVER, THE LIKELY ALLOCATION IS $29.025M. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2024, THE REAUTHORIZATION PASSED IN THE SENATE, AND THE APPROVAL EXTENDS EXISTING FUNDING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY $300 MILLION TO 2034 AND CONTINUES FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR PRIORITY EIP PROJECTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LAKE TAHOE.SNAPSHOT DAY:2024 WAS THE LEAGUE'S 24TH ANNUAL SNAPSHOT DAY EVENT, WHERE CITIZEN SCIENTISTS COLLECT WATER QUALITY DATA FROM STREAMS AND LAKES IN THE TAHOE BASIN TO CAPTURE A MOMENT IN TIME SNAPSHOT OF THE HEALTH OF THE TAHOE-TRUCKEE WATERSHED. THE INFORMATION IS COMPILED INTO LONG-TERM DATA SETS ON WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS WITHIN THE TAHOE-TRUCKEE WATERSHED. THE BASELINE DATA CAN BE USED IN ONGOING AND FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-6128680
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,239,770
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,682,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,940,330 | $4,107,624 | $14,239,770 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,430,853 | $3,573,292 | $12,111,735 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,204,684 | $3,262,059 | $10,838,506 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 94-6128680).
Questions about LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE
- What is the EIN of LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE is 94-6128680.
- Is LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE 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 LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DARCIE GOODMAN COLLINS P.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $197,411 (DARCIE GOODMAN COLLINS, CEO).
- How much revenue does LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,940,330, expenses of $4,107,624 and total assets of $14,239,770 at year end.
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