Solar Rights Alliance
- Assets
- $213.3k
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 07/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-1203907
Organization Overview
Solar Rights Alliance is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solar Rights Alliance is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC TO DEFEND THE RIGHT OF EVERY CALIFORNIAN TO MAKE AND STORE SOLAR ENERGY ON THEIR PROPERTY WITHOUT UNREASONABLE INTERFERENCE OR BARRIERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAVE CALIFORNIA SOLAR: LED CAMPAIGN TO DEFEND CALIFORNIA'S CORNERSTONE SOLAR POLICY - NET METERING - FROM ATTACK BY CALIFORNIA UTILITIES.
TELL SMUD: CLEAN POWER FOR THE FUTURE: EDUCATED AND ENGAGED SACRAMENTO AREA SOLAR USERS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT'S (SMUD) EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE ROOFTOP SOLAR.
CONSUMER EDUCATION: EDUCATED SOLAR USERS AROUND A WIDE RANGE OF CONSUMER BEST PRACTICES, FROM CHOOSING AN INSTALLER TO MAINTAINING ONE'S SOLAR SYSTEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Rosenfeld Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $104,747 |
Tom Fendley Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Fatima Malik Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Lee Miller Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Marquis Smith Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
David Rusch Board Presid | Trustee | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Complete Digital Llc | 12/30/21 | $447,585 |
The Outreach Team | 12/30/21 | $250,000 |
Green Corps Campaigns | 12/30/21 | $108,248 |
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 | $1,655,881 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,655,881 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,655,881 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $162,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $104,747 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,243 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,979 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,974 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,006 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,294 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,073 |
| Office expenses | $4,792 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,870 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $115 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,593 |
| All other expenses | $2,316 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,462,458 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,293 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| 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 | $213,293 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $213,293 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $213,293 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Solar Rights Alliance has awarded $154,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Diego, CA | | $35,000 |
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CO FOR WATER | | | $30,000 |
Los Angeles, CA | | $27,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $20,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $17,000 |
PEOPLE POWER SOLAR COOP | | | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Solar Rights Alliance has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vote Solar Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Support CA solar policies | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Energy Coalition Irvine, CA | $17,114,410 | $15,434,629 |
Solutions Project Inc Oakland, CA | $43,392,918 | $7,109,557 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA | $13,042,856 | $15,440,948 |
Californias For Energy Independence San Rafael, CA | $5,056,304 | $11,791,038 |
Calcef Innovations Oakland, CA | $15,783,035 | $8,813,623 |
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives Berkeley, CA | $3,935,588 | $4,680,505 |
Climate Action Reserve Los Angeles, CA | $8,572,004 | $4,530,759 |
Green Building Initiative Inc Portland, OR | $9,419,082 | $7,219,837 |
Western Climate Initiative Inc Sacramento, CA | $14,036,664 | $9,896,538 |
Gridlab Inc Berkeley, CA | $780,147 | $2,004,474 |
California Solar Energy Industries Association Sacramento, CA | $1,192,510 | $3,375,125 |
California Power Exchange Corporation Woodland Hills, CA | $0 | $3,355,148 |