Sierra State Parks Foundation
The Sierra State Parks Foundation provides critically needed financial and professional support to the Lake Tahoe-Donner Sierra State Parks for Education, Restoration, and Cultural and Environmental Preservation in …
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We fund projects and educational programs that connect Tahoe-Donner California State Park visitors with our cultural heritage and natural resources. Learn more!
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Mission
The Sierra State Parks Foundation provides critically needed financial and professional support to the Lake Tahoe-Donner Sierra State Parks for Education, Restoration, and Cultural and Environmental Preservation in partnership with California State Parks.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sierra State Parks Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1974, it predates 85% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySierra State Parks Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tahoe City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 942538013. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Sierra State Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942538013. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Sierra State Parks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Sierra State Parks Foundation is located in Tahoe City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sierra State Parks Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sierra State Parks Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sierra State Parks Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sierra State Parks Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We fund projects and educational programs that connect Tahoe-Donner California State Park visitors with our cultural heritage and natural resources. Learn more! Sierra State Parks Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Sierra State Parks Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sierra State Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942538013, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SIERRA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
New Donner Park film brings long-missing Washoe history to the screen - Sierra Sun
‘Jazz at the Castle’ fundraiser benefitting the Sierra State Parks - Tahoe Daily Tribune
Sierra State Parks Foundation launches "Tahoe Talks on the Water," a maritime speaker series - South Tahoe Now
Sierra Speaker Series returns with ‘The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm’ talk - Sierra Sun
Nominations for 2024 California State Parks’ Golden Bear Awards Open Through June 30 - California State Parks (.gov)
Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park Inducted into Old- Growth Forest Network - California State Parks (.gov)
California State Parks Announces Major Restoration of Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay State Park - YubaNet
Washoe Tribe signs agreement to co-manage lands with California State Parks - Tahoe Daily Tribune
Sierra State Parks Foundation continuing to improve historic Donner Memorial State Park - KOLO | 8 News Now
Get bear bear box painted through Sierra State Parks fundraiser - South Tahoe Now
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sierra State Parks Foundation
- What is Sierra State Parks Foundation?
- Sierra State Parks Foundation is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Tahoe City, United States. We fund projects and educational programs that connect Tahoe-Donner California State Park visitors with our cultural heritage and natural resources. Learn more!
- When was Sierra State Parks Foundation founded?
- Sierra State Parks Foundation was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Sierra State Parks Foundation?
- Michael Myers serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Sierra State Parks Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Tahoe City, CA, United States.
- What is Sierra State Parks Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sierra State Parks Foundation trustworthy?
- Sierra State Parks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sierra State Parks Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942538013.
- What is Sierra State Parks Foundation's website?
- http://www.sierrastateparks.org