Non-Profit Center Grants

The purpose of the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center (DWR Center) is to provide an economical and collaborative environment for non-profit organizations. The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation provides operational grant support through DWR Center Resident Grants, DWR Center Storage Space Grants and DWR Center Room Use Grants. These grants are awarded to non-profit, public charities and are annually renewable.

  • DWR Center Room Use Grants

    Organization Requirements


    • Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organization; 501(c)3 public charity, government agency, school and/or faith-based organization in good standing
    • Be incorporated in Nevada or California; in good standing with respective state
    • Actively participate in collaborative programs and services within the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
    • Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community

    Use Agreement

    If your organization meets the above requirements and is interested in using space in the DWR Center, please contact us for a DWR Center Room Use Grant Agreement here.

    View a sample Room Use Grant Agreement  Here

  • DWR Center Resident Grants

    Applicant Criteria


    Organizations applying for a DWR Center Resident Grant must meet the following criteria:

    • Be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization
    • Be incorporated in, and in good standing with, the state of Nevada (or if incorporated in another state registered as a foreign entity, and in good standing, with the state of Nevada)
    • Provide quality services and programs to the Incline Village, Crystal Bay, and Kings Beach community
    • Actively participate in collaborative programs and services
    • Have at least one paid staff member that will utilize the DWR Center Resident Office Space
    • Demonstrate good governance practices and organizational sustainability
    • Demonstrated capacity to meet the DWR Center Resident Grant Match requirement

    If your organization meets the above applicant criteria and is interested in applying for a DWR Center Resident Grant, view the DWR Center Resident Grant Information Packet below to find details on beginning this process.

  • DWR Center Resident Non-Profits

    Classical Tahoe
    Classical Tahoe, formerly the Lake Tahoe SummerFest, is a world-class celebration of the arts that enriches the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of Lake Tahoe. We provide exceptional classical music performances by musicians from the best orchestras in the world, and innovative and inspiring educational programs to local, national, and international audiences.
     
    Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
    Enriching our community by providing the highest quality theatrical and cultural productions for residents of the greater Lake Tahoe area and visitors from all over the world. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival also provides meaningful educational experiences for youth by offering theatrical outreach programs throughout our region.
     
    Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
    Cultivating community philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life at Tahoe.
     
    Rotary District 5190 Community Fund
    Business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
     
    Sierra Community House
    On July 1, 2019, four long-standing service organizations — the Family Resource Center of Truckee, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Project MANA — united to form the Sierra Community House. Sierra Community House is committed to connecting and empowering our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services.
     
    Simmaron Research
    Playing a key role in developing scientific research to improve diagnosis, treatment and medical understanding of CFS/ME and other neuroimmune diseases.
     
    SOS Outreach
    Changing lives, building character and leadership in underserved kids through mentoring outdoors.
     
    Tahoe Fund
    Enhancing the extraordinary natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin by building broad support and funding for public projects and programs that restore and sustain the Lake for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
     
    Tahoe Institute for Natural Science
    Advancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the Tahoe Region through science, education, and outreach.
     
    Tahoe Prosperity Center
    Uniting Tahoe's communities to strengthen regional prosperity.
     

Need Help?

For more information on DWR Center Grants, please contact:
Laura Roche
Program Director
775-298-0190
email