The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund was launched to leverage the power of our collective giving to make a broad and lasting impact on the communities of Lake Tahoe. Through a simple grant making process, the annual proceeds from membership provide financial support to nonprofits that address pressing issues facing our communities.
How do I join the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund?
Complete and submit the membership information form by clicking the "Join Now" button above or print it and return the form by mail.
For more information, please e-mail us at TWCF@eldoradocf.org or call 530.622.5621.
Complete and submit the membership information form by clicking the "Join Now" button above or print it and return the form by mail.
For more information, please e-mail us at TWCF@eldoradocf.org or call 530.622.5621.
Frequently asked questions -
How much time will my membership in the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund involve?
Members choose their level of involvement:
How can I get more involved?
Most of the work of the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund is accomplished by our members. For more information on our volunteer opportunities, please check the volunteer box on the membership form or let us know you are interested through our contact form.
What levels of membership are available?
TWCF is based on an annual membership of all interested community members. The minimum donation to be a voting member is $125 per year. Unless you would prefer otherwise, your donation will be allocated using our "Traditional" model, as described below.
Traditional
Your donation will be directed to both the annual grant fund & the TWCF endowment fund in the following ways:
Other options, if you prefer. Just let us know!
100% Expendable
Your entire donation is directed to the annual grant fund to go towards grants for the coming year.
100% Endowment
Your entire donation is invested in the TWCF Endowment Fund.
For all donations, after a 1.5% operating deduction, the balance is allocated as shown above.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please email us at tahoewomensfund@gmail.com.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships by individuals, groups or businesses are also available with a minimum donation of $500. Sponsorships promote your business through display of your name or logo on event programs, Facebook, and/or our website.
Super Sponsorships are also available for both business and individuals with a minimum $5,000 donation & include sponsorship of specific grant categories for the next grant cycle.
Celebrating the Power of Collective Giving!
For more information, please e-mail us at tahoewomensfund@gmail.com or call 530-622-5621.
Members choose their level of involvement:
- Do a little: Vote twice a year.
- Do a little more: Attend our events.
- Do even more: Join a committee or volunteer.
How can I get more involved?
Most of the work of the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund is accomplished by our members. For more information on our volunteer opportunities, please check the volunteer box on the membership form or let us know you are interested through our contact form.
What levels of membership are available?
TWCF is based on an annual membership of all interested community members. The minimum donation to be a voting member is $125 per year. Unless you would prefer otherwise, your donation will be allocated using our "Traditional" model, as described below.
Traditional
Your donation will be directed to both the annual grant fund & the TWCF endowment fund in the following ways:
- If your membership donation is less than $1,000,
- 80% of your donation goes towards grant funding for the coming year
- 20% is invested in the TWCF endowment fund
- If your membership donation is $1,000 or more,
- 20% of your donation goes towards grant funding for the coming year
- 80% is invested in the TWCF endowment fund.
Other options, if you prefer. Just let us know!
100% Expendable
Your entire donation is directed to the annual grant fund to go towards grants for the coming year.
100% Endowment
Your entire donation is invested in the TWCF Endowment Fund.
For all donations, after a 1.5% operating deduction, the balance is allocated as shown above.
- The grant fund (also known as the expendable fund) is given to non-profits the upcoming year through an application process that members vote on. The expendable fund is spent annually to support non-profits that serve the South Shore of Lake Tahoe immediately.
- The endowment fund which is currently over $350K, allows for TWCF longevity in that it earns interest and allows TWCF to use 4% of the funds towards grants every year. The endowment fund is invested to ensure that TWCF has funds to give out over time.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please email us at tahoewomensfund@gmail.com.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships by individuals, groups or businesses are also available with a minimum donation of $500. Sponsorships promote your business through display of your name or logo on event programs, Facebook, and/or our website.
Super Sponsorships are also available for both business and individuals with a minimum $5,000 donation & include sponsorship of specific grant categories for the next grant cycle.
Celebrating the Power of Collective Giving!
For more information, please e-mail us at tahoewomensfund@gmail.com or call 530-622-5621.