Olympia Community Solar
- Assets
- $338.6k
- Revenue
- $541.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Olympia, WA
- Founding
- 02/2019
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 83-2686367
Organization Overview
Olympia Community Solar is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 2019. 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. Olympia Community 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 04/2022, Olympia Community Solar generated $541.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.8k during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 57.5% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STEWARD AN EQUITABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY THROUGH COMMUNITY SOLAR EDUCATION, POLICY, AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUNFLOWER COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM - A NON-PROFIT SPONSORED COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT LOCATED AT THE OLYMPIA FARMERS MARKET. COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OR DONATE TO A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. OUR TEAM DEVELOPED AND ENROLLED THE SOLAR INSTALLATION.
THE MERRITT MANOR SOLAR PROJECT CONSISTS OF 324 SOLAR PANELS ROOF MOUNTED ON MERRITT MANOR, A FOUR-STORY TALL HOUSING COMPLEX IN OLYMPIA WASHINGTON THAT HOSTS EIGHTY-TWO INCOME ELIGIBLE APARTMENTS. THE PROJECT WAS FUNDED BY THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCES LOW INCOME SOLAR DEPLOYMENT FUND AND INSTALLED BY SOUTH SOUND SOLAR. OLYMPIA COMMUNITY SOLAR INVITED MERRITT MANOR RESIDENTS INTO THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS AND SOUGHT THEIR INFORMED CONSENT TO INSTALL SOLAR WITH AN INTERACTIVE SURVEY. OF THE 82 HOUSING UNITS, 65 RESPONDED TO OUR SURVEY, REPRESENTING 79% OF THE TENANT POPULATION. OVERALL TE SURVEY FINDINGS INDICATE THA A) A SIGNIFICANT MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS EXPERIENCE A FINANCIAL BURDEN FROM TEHIR ENERGY EXPENSES, B) RE-SPONDENTS UNANIMOUSLY VALUE THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THE SOLAR INSTALLATION, AND C) ZERO RESPONDENTS OPPOSE THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR.
SOLARIZE THURSTON -A GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY IN THURSTON COUNTY. COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FREE SOLAR ASSESSMENT AND ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED EQUIPMENT COSTS. OUR TEAM DEVELOPED AND ENROLLED THE PROGRAM.
HUMMINGBIRD COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM SERVED 163 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLEWAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. THE HUMMINGBIRD SYSTEM IS PROJECTEDTO SAVE THE HOST NONPROFIT, THE HANDS ON CHILDRENS MUSEUM MORE THAN $1000 PER YEAR, AND RETURN MORE THAN $8000 TO PARTICIPANTS PER YEAR. THE 117 KW SOLAR INSTALLATION WILL PRODUCE MORE THAN 129 MEGA-WATT HOURS OF ELECTRICITY EACH YEAR. WE PARTNERED WITH 11 LOCAL NON-PROFIT ENTITIES THAT SUPPORTED THE PROGRAM. WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE 28 HOURS OF IN-PERSON EDUCATION TO MUSEUM VISITORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Connor Tibke Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Strickland Director | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Mason Rolph President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Katrina Taylor Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $374,152 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,332 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $482,484 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $58,877 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| 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 | $541,383 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,930 |
| 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 | $26,989 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,508 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,099 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,525 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,199 |
| Office expenses | $5,968 |
| Information technology | $4,983 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,560 |
| Travel | $139 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,380 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,190 |
| Insurance | $5,281 |
| All other expenses | $2,317 |
| Total functional expenses | $233,779 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,713 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,453 |
| 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 | $269,456 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $338,622 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,072 |
| 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 | $2,072 |
| 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 | $336,550 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $338,622 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Olympia Community Solar has recieved totaling $35,388.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $21,000 |
Community Foundation Of South Puget Sound Olympia, WA PURPOSE: OPERATING | $14,388 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc Portland, OR | $17,873,097 | $40,333,579 |
Green Building Initiative Inc Portland, OR | $9,419,082 | $7,219,837 |
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation Kirkland, WA | $96,543,339 | $34,510,785 |
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council Seattle, WA | $2,426,845 | $2,193,570 |
Renewable Northwest Project Portland, OR | $1,768,710 | $1,947,685 |
Sustainable Energy For Galena Alaska Galena, AK | $263,318 | $972,661 |
Renewable Energy Alaska Project Anchorage, AK | $689,384 | $1,295,420 |
Portland Energy Conservation Inc Portland, OR | $1,546,945 | $38,532 |
The Sustainable Living Center Walla Walla, WA | $170,305 | $884,284 |
Spark Northwest Seattle, WA | $744,607 | $966,398 |
Blueenergy Eugene, OR | $763,792 | $285,361 |
Burn Design Lab Vashon, WA | $1,152,473 | $1,466,504 |