| The Martis Camp Foundation was named 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce! MCF Executive Director Wendy Damonte, MCF Board Members and Martis Camp Ambassadors were in attendance at the awards presentation (pictured above), celebrating the win with fellow Chamber members and nominees from the community. This award from the Truckee Chamber of Commerce is a result of the positive impact made by the MCF in our greater community through the generous donations of Martis Camp Members. We extend a huge thank you to our donors for helping our community thrive through MCF community grants and scholarships. |
2023 Annual Report
The mission of the Martis Camp Foundation is to enhance the
quality of life in the Truckee/North Tahoe community.
Martis Camp Foundation Values:
Community • Family • Outdoor Lifestyle and Recreation
Connection to the Truckee/North Tahoe Community
Helping Others • Access to Quality Education
Highlights of 2023
 Raised a record amount from our generous Martis Camp Member Donors |  Granted a record amount to community nonprofit partners |  MCF Disco DJ Sledding Extravaganza event |
 Supported more high school seniors with college scholarships than ever before |  Tied our record for the most Ambassador scholarships given out |  Proud to be the 2023 Truckee Chamber Nonprofit of the Year |
Your Impact Through the MCF
 Serving the Truckee/North Tahoe community since 2010 |  Donated to the Truckee/North Tahoe community since 2010 |  The number of nonprofit organizations supported in 2023 |
Grants to local nonprofit partners in 2023 |  College scholarships awarded to local high school graduates in 2023 | Education scholarships awarded to Martis Camp Ambassadors in 2023 |
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View the 2023 financials and 2024 budget for the Martis Camp Foundation
Your Donations at Work
| Donations to the Martis Camp Foundation go back into the Truckee/North Tahoe community in three ways: Community Grants, College Scholarships and Ambassador Scholarships. Community grants are given to nonprofit organizations working in the region. College scholarships are awarded to deserving local graduates in need who aspire to attend college. Ambassador scholarships are awarded to eligible Martis Camp employees and their children to assist with continuing education, tutoring and tuition assistance. Read on for more details! |
Community Grants
| 2023 was a record year! We donated more than $1 million dollars to 53 nonprofit partners in the Truckee/North Tahoe region. This is the largest amount ever given by the MCF in its 14 years of supporting the local community. The needs of our community continue to grow and the MCF is proud to be able to match that need. Our goal is to continue supporting our partners to the best of our ability and to increase our revenue so we can tackle some of the larger problems facing our region. Below is a list of our community partners who do incredible work to make Truckee/North Tahoe a safe, healthy and fun place to call home! |
| The MCF is exceptionally proud to help the Truckee Tahoe Pickleball Club cross the fundraising finish line for its community pickleball complex. Our $300,000 grant will allow construction to begin on the complex which will have 16 courts, plus a stadium court for professional tournaments. It will be functional – and exceptional. The courts will be open to the public, for players of all ages and abilities. |
2023 Community Grant Partners
Education | Youth Development | Human Services | Recreation |
Messages of Thanks from Community Grant Recipients
 La Fuerza Latina Category: Education “I’m so deeply honored and grateful for the truly transformational opportunities that the Martis Camp Foundation grant opens for our local scholars. Every single day, the impact of the Martis Camp Foundation ripples throughout our community, empowering the aspirations of some of our area’s most vulnerable families.” — Craig Rowe, Executive Director |  Friends of the Truckee Library Category: Education “Your partnership marks a pivotal moment for the Truckee Regional Library project, propelling it toward a critical milestone and transitioning it into the next phase of development. The impact of your commitment resonates deeply, providing the necessary resources to broaden our outreach capacity which will contribute significantly to the project’s overall success.” — April Cole, Campaign Director |
 Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe Category: Human Services “Your 2023 contributions provided medical care, healthy food and a safe warm place to await adoption for 628 pets last year. Thank you so much for your support.” — Stephanie Nistler, Executive Director |  Tahoe Fund Category: Recreation “We are so grateful to the Martis Camp Foundation for their support of our efforts to continue to improve the clarity of Lake Tahoe. We are lucky to have such great partners for our whole community.” — Amy Berry, CEO |
College Scholarships
| The Martis Camp Foundation is the largest grantor of college scholarships in the Truckee/North Tahoe region. In 2023, the MCF awarded $307,000 to 13 local high school graduates. Congratulations to all! |
 Changemaker Scholarship Elliot Jochem Columbia University |  Committed Scholarship Jennifer Lara-Reyna Sonoma State University |  Denise Martinez Scholarship Karen Medina-Martinez University of George Washington |  Denise Martinez Scholarship Kira Saathoff UC Santa Cruz |  Ambition Scholarship Emmy Vallin CSU Long Beach |
 Ambition Scholarship Lesly Felix-Alcaraz University of Nevada, Reno |  Ambition Scholarship Jatziry Lugo Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |  Ambition Scholarship Caitlin Russell Cal Poly Humboldt State |  Ambition Scholarship Abigail Lopez Wesleyan |  Ambition Scholarship Mayte Heredia Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
 Ambition Scholarship Zuridey Vazquez-Lopez UC Berkeley |  Ambition Scholarship Berenice Gallardo-Lopez CSU Long Beach |  Ambition Scholarship Althealani Crews CSU Long Beach |
Ambassador Scholarships
| Martis Camp Ambassador scholarships provide continuing education, trade school and college tuition assistance to eligible Martis Camp employees. In addition, they provide pre-K through 12th grade college tuition and tutoring assistance to eligible dependents of employees. In 2023, 19 scholarships were awarded to Martis Camp Ambassadors and their children. Here's how they're applying the funds they received. |
 Club Ambassador Shannon Dugan (left) with Head Golf Professional Tony Neadeau |  Club Ambassador Mike Nesbitt (right) with Executive Director Wendy Damonte |  Club Ambassador Stephanie Kerscher (left) with F&B Director Stacie Krenicki |
2023 Ambassador Scholarship Recipients
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Who We Are
| “We know that a vibrant and healthy Truckee benefits all of us, and the Martis Camp Foundation invests in building a stronger community. The MCF focuses on the areas that are important to so many Martis Camp Members: Youth Development, Education, Human Services and Recreation. We are proud to represent the big hearts that so many Martis Camp Members have.” — Liz McDermott, MCF Co-Chair |
MCF Leadership (pictured, from left)
Co-Chair Liz McDermott, 2019
Executive Director Wendy Damonte, 2021
Co-Chair John Earnhardt, 2018
MCF Board of Directors
Todd Achondo, Michael Ackermann, Dana Bisconti,
Wendy Damonte, Barbara Demmon, John Earnhardt,
Alison Edelstein, Laura Fenger, Eileen Fiore, Jeni Izuel,
Valerie Lemmon, Liz McDermott, Megan Patterson, Steven Romick,
Christina Stoever Young, Liz Weingart, Barbie Witmer
Fundraising
| In 2010, the Martis Camp Foundation (MCF) was created as a 501(c)3 public charity to support the Truckee/North Tahoe community. Initially funded by Martis Camp developers and annual Club events, the MCF is now funded and run by Members of Martis Camp. The majority of the money we award as community grants and scholarships comes from our MCF dinner and auction held annually during the summer. In 2023, this event raised more than $1 million. This year’s event is Saturday, July 20th at the Family Barn. In addition to attending the auction (Members and their guests), we have several ways to easily donate to the MCF: Email the MCF at mcf@martiscamp.org Write a check to the Martis Camp Foundation and mail to: MCF c/o Martis Camp Club, 7951 Fleur Du Lac, Truckee, CA 96161 Contributions can also be made through a donor advised fund (or charitable gift fund). Martis Camp Community Foundation’s EIN is 27-3532704. All donations to the MCF (a 501(c)3 charitable organization) are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. |