The 5 Best Nonprofit Organizations Around Lake Tahoe Region

The nonprofits of South Lake Tahoe uplift, nourish and rescue in our community. The organizations shows how their dedicated efforts – through after‑school mentorship, hot meals and wildlife rehabilitation — make a profound impact at the lake. The Best of Tahoe highlights this impact, shining a light on organizations that turn compassion into action.

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

Since 1991, this Club has offered much more than childcare — it offers connection, growth and opportunity. School-based programs at five local elementary campuses soon expanded into after‑school hubs where kids aged 5 to 18 dive into STEM, arts, leadership and sports. Volunteers and caring staff guide youth through homework, life skills and character development. In 2022, they opened their Angel of Tahoe clubhouse, and today they serve 750 members with an array of rotating enrichment activities — all while providing free snacks and a safe place to grow.

Bread & Broth, Ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church

What began in 1989 as a simple soup kitchen has grown into a multifaceted lifeline. Bread & Broth offers Monday hot meals and Friday soups to all comers, including schoolchildren on the weekends. More than 500 nutrition bars regularly reach teachers and staff to help feed hungry students during the school day. During summer, they package kid‑friendly meals for children up to age 18. Entirely volunteer-run and inclusive of all faiths, this program proves that meal sharing isn’t just about food — it's about community.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

For more than four decades, this rescue has answered nature’s call in South Lake Tahoe. On a 27‑acre campus, expert staff and volunteers rehabilitate hundreds of native wildlife annually — ranging from songbirds to orphaned bear cubs. Under permits from California Fish & Wildlife and USFWS, they provide admission and treatment at no charge. With science‑based care and educational outreach, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care helps every injured or orphaned creature get a second chance — and, whenever possible, a path back to the wild.

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