We Care Solar
- Assets
- $11.1m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0627106
Organization Overview
We Care Solar is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, We Care Solar employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Care Solar 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, We Care Solar generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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
WE CARE SOLAR DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOLAR SUITCASE PROGRAM - WE CARE SOLAR DESIGNS AND DEPLOYS SOLAR ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS FOR RELIABLE LIGHT AND BASIC POWER IN HEALTHCARE AND OTHER LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. IT DEVELOPS REPLICABLE AND SCALABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS. THE WE CARE SOLAR SUITCASE IS A COMPLETE SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM POWERING LIGHTS, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, AND PORTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES. IT ALSO INCLUDES A FETAL HEART MONITOR, LED HEADLAMPS, AND BATTERY CHARGERS FOR AA AND AAA BATTERIES. THIS MODULAR SYSTEM IS ROBUST, RELIABLE, AND EASY TO USE, ENABLING TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY CARE IN HEALTH CENTERS WITHOUT RELIABLE ELECTRICITY. WE CARE SOLAR SUITCASES STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY BY (1) ENABLING HEALTH FACILITIES TO CONDUCT DELIVERIES AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT; (2) IMPROVING MOBILE COMMUNICATION FOR REFERRALS AND CONSULTATIONS; (3) IMPROVING THE CAPACITY TO DETECT FETAL HEART RATE DURING PREGNANCY AND LABOR; AND (4) IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND MORALE OF HEALTH WORKERS. THE ORGANIZATION LEADS WORKSHOPS TO EMPOWER LOCAL PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT SOLAR SUITCASE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAININGS ARE SUPPORTED BY PRINTED GUIDES AND VIDEOS. THESE TRAININGS ENABLE TECHNICIANS TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THE SOLAR SUITCASE AND ENSURE THAT HEALTH WORKERS AT EACH HEALTH CENTER LEARN HOW TO USE THE SOLAR SUITCASE AND ITS APPLIANCES. THE WOMEN SOLAR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2012, PROMOTES WOMEN AS SOLAR INSTALLERS AND TRAINERS.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - WE CARE SOLAR LAUNCHED THE WE SHARE SOLAR STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN 2013. WE SHARE SOLAR EQUIPS STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH SOLAR ENERGY EDUCATION WITH REAL-WORLD IMPACT. WE SHARE SOLAR'S HANDS-ON STEM CURRICULUM GIVES YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD SOLAR SUITCASES TO SHARE WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SPACES THAT LACK RELIABLE ELECTRICITY. WE SHARE SOLAR HAS ACTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN OVER ONE HUNDRED SCHOOLS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS LED BY TEACHERS IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, MINNESOTA, NORTH CAROLINA, AND NEW JERSEY, AS WELL AS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM OFFERING FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS TO ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE. ITS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE KENYA AND UGANDA.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - WE CARE SOLAR'S TECHNOLOGY TEAM INCORPORATES ITS FIELD RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE SOLAR SUITCASE. IT STRIVES TO CREATE THE MOST ROBUST, RELIABLE, AND APPROPRIATE COMPACT SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM FOR RURAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DESIGN, WE CARE SOLAR COLLECTS DATA ON SOLAR SUITCASE USAGE AND IMPACT. IT ALSO IDENTIFIES AND TESTS MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH OUR 12V DC SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Stachel MD Executive Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $142,400 |
Samantha Parsons Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $127,381 |
Brent Moellenberg Director Of Engineering | 40 | $121,622 | |
Christina Briegleb Program Director | 40 | $119,863 | |
Gigi Goldman Director, Strategic Advisor Thru 2/21 | Trustee | 1 | $40,500 |
Maame Afon Yelbert-Sai Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,276,981 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,276,981 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $567,323 |
| Investment income | $419 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,857,780 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $297,323 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,117 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $47,500 |
| Other salaries and wages | $743,188 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,691 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,138 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,063 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,180 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $115,935 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $797,055 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,387 |
| Office expenses | $10,326 |
| Information technology | $44,677 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,176 |
| Travel | $52,554 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,698 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,776 |
| Insurance | $8,552 |
| All other expenses | $71,700 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,011,824 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,153,488 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,505,226 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,505,557 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $67,831 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $882,815 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,561 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $60 |
| Total assets | $11,118,538 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,078,388 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,078,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,960,798 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,079,352 |
| 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 | $11,118,538 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that We Care Solar has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Artemis Foundation Inc Mystic, CT PURPOSE: MATERNITY SERVICES IN NIGERIA | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Another Joy Foundation 1 Las Vegas, NV | $385,078 | $10,750 |
Health Current Phoenix, AZ | $23,747,319 | $33,338,747 |
Futuro Health Sacramento, CA | $110,017,184 | $860,894 |
Weave Inc Sacramento, CA | $13,914,949 | $13,834,479 |
California Housing Foundation Redlands, CA | $127,602,722 | $11,460,522 |
Medic Alert Foundation United States Inc Turlock, CA | $13,450,917 | $8,673,816 |
Technical Assistance Partnership Of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $8,493,848 | $8,170,054 |
Silver State Health Services Las Vegas, NV | $4,142,806 | $6,877,372 |
Willamette Health Council Salem, OR | $2,326,042 | $6,667,856 |
George Mark Childrens Fund San Leandro, CA | $14,683,595 | $6,265,889 |
We Care Solar Berkeley, CA | $11,118,538 | $5,857,780 |
Noora Health San Francisco, CA | $51,920,130 | $52,257,405 |