Summer 2026 IVCH Foundation News

As summer arrives in Lake Tahoe, our Foundation team is looking forward to one of our busiest and most exciting seasons of the year. From community events and donor gatherings to project updates and stewardship efforts, we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many of you who make our work possible. We look forward to seeing familiar faces, welcoming new supporters, and celebrating the generosity that continues to strengthen healthcare in our community.

In this edition, we are excited to celebrate the extraordinary $1 million gift from the Offerdahl Family Foundation, which completed the Surgery Enhancement Project campaign and will help transform healthcare at Incline Village Community Hospital. You’ll also find our annual Stewardship Report, highlights from the North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care Auxiliary’s annual Lobster Feed, news of a Nevada Health Authority grant supporting provider recruitment and retention, information about our complimentary charitable estate planning education through Periscope Path, and this year’s Auxiliary’s scholarship recipients.

Thank you for your continued trust, generosity, and commitment to local healthcare. It is an honor to partner with you in supporting exceptional care for Incline Village and the North Lake Tahoe community, and we look forward to seeing many of you throughout the summer.

With gratitude,

Karli Bunnell
Executive Director

We are incredibly grateful to the Offerdahl Family Foundation for its extraordinary $1 million gift supporting the Surgery Enhancement Project at Incline Village Community Hospital. This transformational contribution, made possible through the generosity and leadership of Richard and Linda Offerdahl, was instrumental in helping the Foundation reach its $10 million fundraising goal. In recognition of their remarkable commitment to our community, the Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation is honored to name the Patient Registration area in their honor.

Richard and Linda’s longstanding dedication to local healthcare reflects a deep belief in the importance of strong community hospitals and compassionate care close to home. Their generosity continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals across our region and for generations to come.

Please join us in extending our heartfelt thanks to the Offerdahl Family Foundation, and to Richard and Linda personally, for their remarkable support and enduring commitment to our community.

We take great pride in celebrating the Foundation’s annual accomplishments while also educating our communities about our important work. We are grateful for any opportunity to illustrate how the support of our donors helps the Health System provide essential care. With that, we are eager to share our 2025 Stewardship Report in this eNewsletter!

In this latest annual report, we will communicate some impressive patient census data, tell you more about the innovative technology we are helping support, show you how your gifts are helping elevate local healthcare, and provide a brief overview of all the ways in which you can give.

Each year, we look forward to circulating this brochure within our communities – we hope you will be as excited as we are about our successes!

View the electronic version of our 2025 IVCH Foundation Stewardship Report.

The North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care Auxiliary (NLTCHCA) is a nonprofit corporation made of dedicated volunteers who give their time and financial resources to help others. The auxiliary is an integral part of Incline Village Community Hospital.

The annual Lobster Feed will be taking place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 at the Chateau. All proceeds will benefit medically related student scholarships, Incline Village Community Hospital equipment and medical needs of the community. Space is limited, please purchase your tickets here.

We are grateful to share that the Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation has been awarded a Nevada Health Authority Workforce Recruitment and Retention Program (WRRAP) grant, funded through the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

This important support will help strengthen rural healthcare by supporting the recruitment and retention of providers—helping ensure our community continues to have access to high-quality care here in Incline Village for years to come.

In partnership with Vince McElligott at Thompson & Associates, we’re pleased to offer Periscope Path—a guided, confidential process that helps families discover what truly matters most. By aligning personal values with estate plans, this thoughtful approach ensures loved ones and meaningful causes are supported with clarity and purpose for generations to come.

If you are interested in learning more about this complimentary estate planning education opportunity, we invite you to visit the Periscope Path website. For additional information or questions, please contact Karli Bunnell, Executive Director Foundations, at kbunnell@tfhd.com.

Congratulations to Alicia Dominguez, Riley Hunt, Chloe Greer, and Jorge Garcia Valdez, recipients of $5,000 scholarships from the North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care Auxiliary (NLTCHCA)! These talented Incline High School graduates are pursuing careers in healthcare, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements and bright futures. Thank you to the Auxiliary for investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We are always proud to share the positive recognition we receive for the way we care for our Emergency Room, Lakeside Family Medicine, and Incline Health Center patients:

“Dr. Ferrera Baumann is an amazing listener… works quickly to develop a plan… cheerful and caring.”

“Dr. Nachiondo is an excellent provider… personable, thoughtful, thorough, and explains.”

“Excellent care. Excellent treatment of the patient and their companions, excellent coordination between the medical, nursing and other specialties teams.”

“A recognition to the entire emergency care team, they are very professional in their work.”

Thank you for your interest in our community Hospital! Visit the IVCH Foundation to learn more about the different ways you can support IVCH through philanthropy, or contact Karli Bunnell, Executive Director, at 775-888-4204 or kbunnell@tfhd.com.

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