Solar Sister Inc
- Assets
- $695.9k
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Great Falls, VA
- Founding
- 04/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1185128
Organization Overview
Solar Sister Inc is located in Great Falls, VA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Solar Sister Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solar Sister Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Solar Sister Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOLAR SISTER ERADICATES ENERGY POVERTY BY EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. WE ARE CREATING A DELIBERATELY WOMAN-CENTERED DIRECT SALES NETWORK TO BEING THE BREAKTHROUGH POTENTIAL OF CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TO EVEN THE MOST REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN RURAL AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING SOLAR POWERED ENERGY TO COMMUNITIES IN UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine Lucey President | OfficerTrustee | 34 | $136,000 |
Noa Gimelli Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Selam Gebru Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Rich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Todd Mitchell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Kaiga Account Director For Renewable Energy | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $63,935 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,183,858 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,247,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $91,788 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,413,061 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $21,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,826 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $982,120 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $88,739 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,679 |
| Payroll taxes | $160,903 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $322,721 |
| Advertising and promotion | $267,158 |
| Office expenses | $72,113 |
| Information technology | $127,896 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,840 |
| Travel | $77,202 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,315 |
| Insurance | $9,578 |
| All other expenses | $11,019 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,510,895 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $265,402 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $148,281 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $258,886 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,666 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,707 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $695,942 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,949 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $63,935 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $251,884 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $228,516 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $215,542 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $695,942 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Solar Sister Inc has recieved totaling $756,384.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $443,080 |
Exxonmobil Foundation Spring, TX PURPOSE: OTHER EDUCATION - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | $250,000 |
Marks Family Foundation Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX PURPOSE: TO ERADICATE ENERGY POVERTY BY EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,156 |
Leaves Of Grass Fund Lincoln, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Budget Partnership Washington, DC | $22,613,845 | $10,208,589 |
The Global Development Incubator Inc Washington, DC | $19,206,818 | $12,212,974 |
U S Russia Foundation For Ecnomic Advancement And The Rule Of Law Washington, DC | $338,533,234 | $10,918,102 |
International Economic Development Council Inc Washington, DC | $7,664,446 | $7,258,490 |
Amazima Ministries International Education And Empowerment For East Franklin, TN | $5,696,478 | $7,457,934 |
Grassroots Business Partners Inc Washington, DC | $4,894,378 | $2,765,853 |
Serrv International Inc Westminster, MD | $5,915,930 | $5,889,769 |
Junior Achievement Of Greater Washington Washington, DC | $13,546,976 | $4,222,443 |
Fairtrade America United Inc Washington, DC | $5,153,549 | $4,146,091 |
Aceli Africa Inc Washington, DC | $4,489,153 | $3,826,704 |
Solar Sister Inc Great Falls, VA | $695,942 | $2,413,061 |
Junior Achievement Of Central Carolinas Charlotte, NC | $7,663,953 | $1,959,819 |