Solve
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 06/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-0579286
Organization Overview
Solve, operating under the name Solv, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Solv employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solv 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, Solv generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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
SOLVE BRINGS OREGONIANS TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND BUILD A LEGACY OF STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DETRASH PORTLAND CONNECTS LIKE-MINDED VOLUNTEERS WHO WANT TO TACKLE THE ISSUE OF LITTER IN PORTLAND. EACH WEEK, WE SUPPORT EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND PROVIDE CLEANUP SUPPLIES, SAFETY INFORMATION, AND DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE FOR ANY WHO WOULD LIKE TO IMPROVE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH THE SIMPLE ACT OF CLEANING UP.
BEACH AND RIVERSIDE CLEANUP - THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS PICK UP TRASH, PULL INVASIVE VEGETATION AND PLANT NATIVE TREES ALONG OUR WATERWAYS AND BEACHES TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT, EROSION CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY.
OREGON SPRING CLEAN UP - ONE OF THE LARGEST EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES IN THE NATION, OREGON SPRING CLEAN UP PROJECTS TAKE PLACE AROUND THE STATE INVOLVING VOLUNTEERS IN ILLEGAL DUMPSITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD LITTER CLEANUPS, INVASIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL, NATIVE TREE AND SHRUB PLANTINGS AND MAINTENANCE OF WATERSHED RESTORATION SITES.
PROJECT OREGON, OREGON ADOPT-A-RIVER, OREGON ADOPT-A-BEACH, K-16 EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER OUTREACH AND TRAINING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kris Carico CEO | Officer | 40 | $126,088 |
Sara Lister Finance Director | Officer | 25.5 | $66,348 |
Jeff Hallin Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Doug Morris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kevin Price Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Chuck Lietz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $461,830 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,218,716 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,219 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,680,546 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $444,741 |
| Investment income | $12,060 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $97,356 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,245,258 |
| 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. | $200,076 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,749 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $562,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,680 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,668 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,001 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,462 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,067 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,566 |
| Office expenses | $26,603 |
| Information technology | $29,717 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $89,679 |
| Travel | $12,945 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,355 |
| Insurance | $16,497 |
| All other expenses | $4,155 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,427,384 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $388,841 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $710,525 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $227,902 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $301,544 |
| 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 | $36,379 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $129,520 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,952,169 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,746,880 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,906 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,500 |
| 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 | $291,250 |
| Other liabilities | $6,518 |
| Total liabilities | $357,174 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $995,995 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,393,711 |
| 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 | $3,746,880 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Solve has recieved totaling $5,410.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dodt Family Foundation Inc Bradenton, FL PURPOSE: DONATION TO GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3,250 |
Kave Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR BRINGING TOGETHER, BUSINESS GROUPS AND SERVICE AND CONSERVATION GROUPS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AND EDUCATION TO RESTORE NATURAL SPACES AND CARE FOR THE STATE OF OREGON. | $2,160 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,650,790 |
| Earnings | $376,732 |
| Admin Expense | $13,462 |
| Other Expense | $61,891 |
| Ending Balance | $1,952,169 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA | $318,771,213 | $30,206,948 |
Friends Of The Urban Forests San Francisco, CA | $3,974,896 | $3,821,029 |
The East Cut Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $5,881,818 | $4,536,554 |
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association Seattle, WA | $24,457,767 | $4,792,489 |
Mission Viejo Environmental Assoc Irvine, CA | $1,825,665 | $3,094,990 |
Friends Of Trees Portland, OR | $2,487,496 | $3,278,068 |
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance North Bend, WA | $1,858,016 | $3,076,594 |
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Quincy, CA | $1,393,434 | $2,184,509 |
Hollywood Beautification Team Hollywood, CA | $4,643,994 | $1,882,716 |
Pacoima Beautiful Pacoima, CA | $1,432,847 | $1,936,426 |
Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council Paisley, OR | $371,645 | $1,294,360 |
Ejewel Foundation Rowland Heights, CA | $11,126,912 | $11,115,731 |