Vote Solar
- Assets
- $16.2m
- Revenue
- $12.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4396728
Organization Overview
Vote Solar is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vote Solar employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vote 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, Vote Solar generated $12.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.0% 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
VOTE SOLARS MISSION IS TO REPOWER THE U.S. WITH CLEAN ENERGY BY MAKING SOLAR POWER MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE THROUGH EFFECTIVE POLICY ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OTHER SOLAR ADVOCACY: SOLAR MARKETS ARE COMPLICATED, AND ONLY AS STRONG AS THE WEAKEST LINK. VOTE SOLAR TAKES ON ISSUES SUCH AS INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS, FINANCING SOLUTIONS, CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES, ZONING, TAX POLICY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TRANSMISSION, NEW REGULATORY MODELS, AND OTHERS NOT OTHERWISE LISTED.
ACCESS & EQUITY AND COMMUNITY SOLAR: OUR ACCESS AND EQUITY PROGRAM SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT AS WE TRANSITION TO A RENEWABLE ENERGY ECONOMY, ALL PEOPLE ACROSS THE U.S. HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM THIS ENERGY REVOLUTION. THE COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM WORKS TO ESTABLISH THE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO ALLOW RENTERS AND MILLIONS OF OTHER HOMES, SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL SOLAR ON THEIR ROOFS TO BE ABLE CHOOSE RENEWABLE ENERGY.
ROOFTOP SOLAR AND GRID MODERNIZATION VOTE SOLAR WORKS TO KEEP THE WAY CLEAR FOR AMERICANS TO PRODUCE THEIR OWN SOLAR POWER BY ENSURING CUSTOMER ACCESS TO NET METERING, HELPING REGULATORS PROPERLY VALUE DISTRIBUTED SOLAR POWER, OPPOSING UNJUSTIFIED RATE FEES, ETC. VOTE SOLAR ALSO WORKS TO SOLVE THE CHALLENGES POSED BY HIGH PENETRATIONS OF VARIABLE RENEWABLES ON THE GRID.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam Browning President/ed | Officer | 40 | $201,127 |
James Gilliam Regulatory Director | 40 | $175,600 | |
Sachu Constantine President/ed | Officer | 40 | $167,200 |
Sean Garren Secretary/staff | Officer | 40 | $145,757 |
Jessica Brittsan Mngng Dir/philan | 40 | $145,400 | |
Katherine Chiles Ottenweller Se Director | 40 | $145,300 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Crossborder Energy Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $142,230 |
Reamy Consulting Group Consulting/recruiting | 12/30/21 | $109,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $210,334 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $596,304 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,068,830 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,632 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,875,468 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,035 |
| Investment income | $16,496 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,907,354 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $285,000 |
| 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. | $1,083,890 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,969 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,088,615 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $112,372 |
| Other employee benefits | $518,662 |
| Payroll taxes | $302,168 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,444 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,897 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $78,448 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,156,075 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,499 |
| Office expenses | $76,533 |
| Information technology | $44,806 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $186,784 |
| Travel | $87,455 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,899 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,368 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,403,908 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,338,623 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,709,780 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,027,050 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,108 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $58,732 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,151,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $472,765 |
| 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 | $472,765 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,806,138 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,872,390 |
| 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 | $16,151,293 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Vote Solar has awarded $285,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Organizing solar customers | $250,000 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Support CA solar policies | $35,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Vote Solar has recieved totaling $8,591,070.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ACCELERATE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY | $3,000,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $1,519,551 |
Sea Change Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY | $1,300,000 |
Sandler Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $750,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EXPANDING SOLAR ACCESS FOR ALL | $500,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EXPANDING SOLAR ACCESS FOR ALL | $500,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 |
Vote Solar Oakland, CA | $16,151,293 | $12,907,354 |
Environmental Health Coalition National City, CA | $7,564,725 | $7,453,552 |
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | $12,633,098 | $11,444,526 |
Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | $6,782,087 | $5,230,579 |
Communities For A Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | $5,907,151 | $4,750,010 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Save The Bay Oakland, CA | $4,624,689 | $4,547,516 |
Building Decarbonization Coalition Petaluma, CA | $1,753,151 | $3,989,599 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Pacific Whale Foundation Wailuku, HI | $5,445,916 | $4,199,951 |