Solar Strong America is located in Phoenix, AZ. Solar Strong America 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SOLAR STRONG AMERICA IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING AMERICANS ON THE VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY AND PROMOTING POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF DISTRIBUTED AND UTILITY SCALE SOLAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: - HOSTED TOWN HALLS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA, WITH HUNDREDS OF TOTAL ATTENDEES, AIMED AT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY IN AZ.- PRESENTED TO DOZENS OF CITY OFFICIALS ON BENEFITS AND VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY.- PARTICIPATED IN THE PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS PARADE, HANDING OUT LITERATURE ON THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY.- CONDUCTED SPEECHES TO CIVIC GROUPS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE ARIZONANS ON THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY.- APPROVED, WROTE AND PRODUCED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY. - PARTICIPATED IN SEMI-REGULAR CONFERENCE CALLS WITH OTHER SOLAR ADVOCATES. - ASSISTED IN PLANNING OF RALLIES AIMED AT SUPPORTING SOLAR ENERGY.
MEDIA OUTREACH: - OUTREACH TO MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ON THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF SOLAR ENERGY.- ORGANIZED, MANAGED AND WROTE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ON SOLAR ISSUES IN AZ.
RESEARCH: CONDUCTED RESEARCH RELATED TO SOLAR ENERGY ISSUES AND CAMPAIGNS IN 2016.
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS: - SPONSORED THE 2016 ARISEA ENERGY CONFERENCE IN TEMPE, ARIZONA.- SPONSORED PROGRAMS AT THE 2016 DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.- SPONSORED 2016 AZ LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Lueck Board Member | 0.1 | $0 | |
Harlan Vasquez Board Member | 0.1 | $0 | |
Kris Mayes President | 15 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Kris Mayes Law Firm Legal/education/mgmt | 12/30/16 | $282,595 |
Lincoln Strategy Group Consulting | 12/30/16 | $212,809 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $151,839 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $547 |
Other expenses | $725 |
Total expenses | $153,111 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Solar Strong America has awarded $50,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARIZONA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL MEETING | $10,000 |
ARIZONA WINS PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF VOTER GUIDE | $20,000 |
ARIZONA REPUBLICAN PARTY PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF BREAKFAST AT 2016 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, TO DISCUSS SOLAR ENERGY. | $10,000 |
ARIZONA DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF BREAKFAST AT 2016 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION, TO DISCUSS SOLAR ENERGY. | $10,000 |