Twende Solar is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Twende 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 12/2023, Twende Solar generated $278.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $327.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TWENDE SOLAR WORKS WITH UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE TO DEVELOP AND INSTALL RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS TO MEET THEIR DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. MISSION: TO ACHIEVE A WORLD WITH SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL. LET'S GO SOLAR, TOGETHER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR PROJECTS AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. WORKING TO ACHIEVE A WORLD WITH SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL. LET'S GO SOLAR, TOGETHER
TO ACHIEVE A WORLD WITH SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL. LET'S GO SOLAR, TOGETHER
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betsy Kauffman Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Catherine Klebl Board Vice P | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Robert Sander Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tia Hansen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Grieser Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Erik Anderson Director | Trustee | $0 |
| 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 | $277,854 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,600 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $277,854 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $121 |
| 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 | $277,975 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $75,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,074 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,155 |
| Fees for services: Management | $49,007 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,302 |
| Advertising and promotion | $368 |
| Office expenses | $8,369 |
| Information technology | $1,594 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,389 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $727 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,117 |
| All other expenses | $3,094 |
| Total functional expenses | $327,615 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,938 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,674 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,385 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $580 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,204 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $193,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $35 |
| Total liabilities | $35 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $193,746 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,781 |