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Solar Sister Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-1185128

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 31, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.SOLARSISTER.ORG
419 7th Street NW Suite 300Washington, DC 20004

(224) 406-4483

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

19th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$100,000

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-58%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Down

$285,410

Down $394,386 (-58%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$73,544

Down $170,463 (-70%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$211,866

Down $223,923 (-51%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,232,901

Down $247,865 (-17%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,398,175

Down $229,460 (-14%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$165,274

Down $18,405 (-13%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2012: $102,645Liabilities 2012: $11,548Net Assets 2012: $91,0972012Assets 2013: $372,156Liabilities 2013: $17,902Net Assets 2013: $354,2542013Assets 2014: $452,601Liabilities 2014: $11,857Net Assets 2014: $440,7442014Assets 2015: $679,796Liabilities 2015: $435,789Net Assets 2015: $244,0072015Assets 2016: $285,410Liabilities 2016: $211,866Net Assets 2016: $73,5442016Assets 2017: $577,841Liabilities 2017: $56,465Net Assets 2017: $521,3762017Assets 2018: $520,299Liabilities 2018: $16,715Net Assets 2018: $503,5842018Assets 2019: $537,855Liabilities 2019: $4,047Net Assets 2019: $533,8082019Assets 2020: $665,003Liabilities 2020: $152,673Net Assets 2020: $512,3302020Assets 2021: $695,942Liabilities 2021: $251,884Net Assets 2021: $444,0582021Assets 2022: $718,966Liabilities 2022: $248,867Net Assets 2022: $470,0992022Assets 2023: $3,513,843Liabilities 2023: $157,099Net Assets 2023: $3,356,7442023Assets 2024: $3,757,875Liabilities 2024: $2,365Net Assets 2024: $3,755,5102024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$285,410
Liabilities$211,866
Net Assets$73,544
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $449,9952012Revenue 2013: $1,088,836Expenses 2013: $829,416Net Income 2013: $259,4202013Revenue 2014: $1,176,699Expenses 2014: $1,073,036Net Income 2014: $103,6632014Revenue 2015: $1,480,766Expenses 2015: $1,627,635Net Income 2015: -$146,8692015Revenue 2016: $1,232,901Expenses 2016: $1,398,175Net Income 2016: -$165,2742016Revenue 2017: $2,050,942Expenses 2017: $1,600,081Net Income 2017: $450,8612017Revenue 2018: $1,690,216Expenses 2018: $1,700,397Net Income 2018: -$10,1812018Revenue 2019: $1,742,114Expenses 2019: $1,701,439Net Income 2019: $40,6752019Revenue 2020: $1,740,570Expenses 2020: $1,759,288Net Income 2020: -$18,7182020Revenue 2021: $2,413,061Expenses 2021: $2,510,895Net Income 2021: -$97,8342021Revenue 2022: $3,232,217Expenses 2022: $3,226,489Net Income 2022: $5,7282022Revenue 2023: $1,846,794Expenses 2023: $1,726,969Net Income 2023: $119,8252023Revenue 2024: $2,321,173Expenses 2024: $1,922,407Net Income 2024: $398,7662024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,232,901
Expenses$1,398,175
Net Income-$165,274
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 31, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,730,942
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Solar sister eradicates energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity. We are creating a deliberately woman-centered direct sales network to being the breakthrough potential of clean energy technology to even the most remote communities in rural africa.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$410,183$186,983▼ $223,200
Inventories for Sale or Use$200,787$75,222▼ $125,565
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$34,632$11,641▼ $22,991
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$32,732$10,297▼ $22,435
Total Assets$679,796$285,410▼ $394,386
Other Assets Total$1,462$1,267▼ $195
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$350,000$186,395▼ $163,605
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$85,789$25,471▼ $60,318
Total Liabilities$435,789$211,866▼ $223,923
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$517,240$68,451▼ $448,789
Unrestricted Net Assets$-273,233$5,093▲ $278,326
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$244,007$73,544▼ $170,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$679,796$285,410▼ $394,386

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,297$4,077$14,374
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katherine LuceyCEO, FounderFT$100,000$100,000
Eldorah MbaxaheDirector of FinanceFT$80,000$80,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Therese JordanPresident
Kimberly Saylors-lasterDirector
Michael LooneyDirector
Thomas FryDirector
Brenda C NagleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,230,357
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-12,584
Other Revenue
$15,128
All Other Contributions
$104,543
Change in Net Assets
$-165,274

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,718,334
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-485,433
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$7,754
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-485,433
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,726,088
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,232,901
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$863,313
Other Expenses$534,862
Total Fundraising Expense$12,871
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$545,330$22,561$8,595$576,486
Travel$183,313--$183,313
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$170,272$7,044$2,684$180,000
Payroll Taxes$89,357$3,697$1,408$94,462
Fees for Services Other$18,369$42,791-$61,160
Occupancy$49,567$3,819-$53,386
Information Technology$31,131--$31,131
Advertising$24,452--$24,452
Insurance$17,820$1,332-$19,152
Other Expenses$18,937$16,835-$18,937
Office Expenses$15,616--$15,616
Other Employee Benefits$11,697$484$184$12,365
Depreciation Depletion$7,681--$7,681
Fees for Services Legal-$5,195-$5,195
Total Functional Expenses$1,281,546$103,758$12,871$1,398,175

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,891,362
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,398,175
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,398,175
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$493,187
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
3
Employees
68
Spending
$1,647,679

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Uganda, Tanzania, and NigeriaProgram ServicesClean Energy Product Sales368$1,647,679
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Discussed among members at board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Discussed among members at board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Solar Sister Inc
EIN
27-1185128
Phone
2244064483
Address
419 7TH STREET NW SUITE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20004

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine Lucey
Title
CEO, Founder
Phone
2244064483
Signed
2017-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katherine Lucey
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Citrin Cooperman & Company Llp
Address
10 FORBES ROAD WEST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184
Preparer
Edward Berardi CPA Jd
Phone
7813562000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Foreign currency translation adjustment -5,189.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has a board committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with fasb asc topic income taxes. The topic prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The topic also provides guidance on recognition, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The organization files informational federal tax returns as required by the code. At december 31, 2016, management believes that the organization has no material uncertain tax positions.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“COST OF SALES -485,433.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“COST OF SALES 485,433.”

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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt089357
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt094462
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt034632
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt011641
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0KATHERINE LUCEY
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01428718
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0369
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0790440
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt051679
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-146869
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0837195
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01627635
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01480766
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-165274
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt02520
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01230357
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01428718
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0951972
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0664691
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0348910
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt04624648
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0142
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0369
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0168
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt066
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt018
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0763
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt015010
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt051679
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt022940
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt067174
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt061086
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0217889
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0142
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0369
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0168
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt066
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt018
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt0763
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00020
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00020
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.99980
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.99980
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt04842537
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01245367
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01480397
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0974912
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0731865
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0409996
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt04842537
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01245509
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01480766
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0975080
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0731931
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0410014
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt04843300
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt07754
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt07754
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt010297
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt04077
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt014374
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0493187
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01398175
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt0485433
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0-485433
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt07754
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-485433
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01718334
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC TOPIC INCOME TAXES. THE TOPIC PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PROCESS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE TOPIC ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON RECOGNITION, DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. THE ORGANIZATION FILES INFORMATIONAL FEDERAL TAX RETURNS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. AT DECEMBER 31, 2016, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF SALES -485,433.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF SALES 485,433.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt010297
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01398175
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01232901
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01726088
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01891362
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt068
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt01647679
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0UGANDA, TANZANIA, AND NIGERIA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCT SALES
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt068
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt01647679
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE; ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MONIES ARE PROVIDED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ALL RELATED ORDINARY AND NECESSARY EXPENSES TO CARRY OUT MISSION OF RECRUITING, TRAINING AND SUPPORTING SOLAR SISTER ENTREPRENERS, SALES ASSOCIATES AND SUPPORT STAFF.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART I, LINE 3:
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt068
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt01647679
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DISCUSSED AMONG MEMBERS AT BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DISCUSSED AMONG MEMBERS AT BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT -5,189.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BOARD COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0517240
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt068451
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0679796
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0285410
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0679796
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0285410
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt01230357

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$285,410
Liabilities
$211,866
Net assets
$73,544
Revenue
$1,232,901
Expenses
$1,398,175
Net income
-$165,274
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.76$0.00$3.76$2.32$1.92$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.16$3.36$1.85$1.73$0.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.25$0.47$3.23$3.23$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.25$0.44$2.41$2.51$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.15$0.51$1.74$1.76$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.00$0.53$1.74$1.70$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.02$0.50$1.69$1.70$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.06$0.52$2.05$1.60$0.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.21$0.07$1.23$1.40$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.44$0.24$1.48$1.63$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.44$1.18$1.07$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.35$1.09$0.83$0.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.45