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
 Serving the Truckee/North Tahoe community since 2010 |  Donated to the Truckee/North Tahoe community since 2010 |  The number of nonprofit organizations supported in 2022 |
 Grants to local nonprofit partners in 2022 |  College scholarships awarded to local high school graduates in 2022 |  Education scholarships awarded to Martis Camp Ambassadors in 2022 |
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View the complete 2022 financials 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
| The MCF is one of the largest providers of grants to the local nonprofit community. In 2022, 53 nonprofit partners (listed below) received an average grant of $14,150 from the MCF. MCF community grants totaled $750,000, awarded in the areas of Youth Development, Education, Human Services and Recreation. The MCF awarded four major capital grants this year totaling $200,000 to KidsZone Museum, Forest Futures, Tahoe Donner Recreation and Parks District community pickleball courts, and the Rocker Memorial Skate Park. Many grant recipients have shared messages of thanks with the MCF, some of which are included below. |
2022 Community Grant Recipients
Youth Development | Education | Human Services |
Messages of Thanks from Community Grant Recipients
 Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation Category: Human Services “With your award we can further support lifesaving care for our patient community. Thank you for the last gift. We are incredibly grateful.” — Karli Epstein, Tahoe Forest Heath System Foundation |  Send It Foundation Category: Human Services “We are energized by your commitment to the mission of Send It and are grateful for your continued support. Your partnership makes our work possible and creates lasting impact on young lives. Thank you for making a difference.” — Katie Schou, Executive Director |
 KidZone Museum Category: Capital Grant “With your help we will be able to build our 12,000 square foot museum in downtown Truckee, dramatically expanding our programs to serve children of all ages with a special focus on STEAM learning, serving families and children with disabilities, and building our teen studio.” — Carol Meagher, Executive Director |  Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District Community Pickleball Courts Category: Capital Grant “Please accept our sincere thank you for your generosity and support of the Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District. Thanks to charitable donations from people like you, we are able to offer quality parks, facilities, and recreation opportunities to all in our community.” — Teresa McNamara, Accounting Manager |
College Scholarships
| The Martis Camp Foundation is the largest grantor of college scholarships in the Truckee/North Tahoe region. In 2022, the MCF awarded $260,000 to 10 local high school graduates. Congratulations to all! |
 Juan Camacho-Morales University of Nevada, Reno |  Katelyn Connor Cal State Los Angeles |  Martin Herrera UC Santa Barbara |  Jace Hoffman Chapman University |
 Quinn Krommenhoek Cal State Monterey Bay |  Valeria Martin-Gomez University of Portland |  James Martinez Vichao San Francisco State University |  Brook Saathoff Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
 Tiana Sisto Villanova |  Sonny Strusinski University of Utah |
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 2022, $65,000 was awarded to 19 Martis Camp Ambassadors and their children. Here's how they're applying the funds they received. |
 Jaime (right) MCCA Ambassador |  Lidia (left) Club Ambassador |
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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, 2019 • Michael Ackermann, 2022
Dana Bisconti, 2021 • Curran Dandurand, 2020
Jeff Dandurand, 2020 • Barbara Demmon, 2021
Laura Fenger, 2019 • Eileen Fiore, 2019
Valerie Lemmon, 2017 • Megan Patterson, 2022
Steven Romick, 2015 • Christina Stoever-Young, 2022
Jennifer Walske, 2021 • Liz Weingart, 2020
Barbie Witmer, 2018
*Year listed denotes when director’s service began
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 Glamp at the Camp dinner and auction held annually during the summer. In 2022, this event raised more than $1.2 million. This year’s event is Saturday, July 22nd 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. |