Civic Intelligence

Solar Sister Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-1185128

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.SOLARSISTER.ORG
94 Interpromontory RdGreat Falls, VA 22066

(224) 406-4483

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

37th percentile

-0.6%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$101,000

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-10.0%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Down

$520,299

Down $57,542 (-10.0%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$503,584

Down $17,792 (-3.4%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$16,715

Down $39,750 (-70%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,690,216

Down $360,726 (-18%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,700,397

Up $100,316 (+6.3%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$10,181

Down $461,042 (-102%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th 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

2018

Assets$520,299
Liabilities$16,715
Net Assets$503,584
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th 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

2018

Revenue$1,690,216
Expenses$1,700,397
Net Income-$10,181
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,271,885
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$491,401$376,455▼ $114,946
Inventories for Sale or Use$81,671$114,132▲ $32,461
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,710$16,049▲ $13,339
Accounts Receivable-$12,500-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$987$286▼ $701
Total Assets$577,841$520,299▼ $57,542
Other Assets Total$1,072$877▼ $195
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$56,465$16,715▼ $39,750
Total Liabilities$56,465$16,715▼ $39,750
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$490,676$262,864▼ $227,812
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$30,700$240,720▲ $210,020
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$521,376$503,584▼ $17,792
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$577,841$520,299▼ $57,542

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$286$3,980$4,266
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katherine LuceyCEOFT$101,000$101,000
Neha MisraChief Collaboration OfficeFT$91,000$91,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Therese JordanPresident
Cynthia DrakemanDirector
Linda RichDirector
Noa GimelliDirector
Pam DarwinDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,597,840
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$23
Other Revenue
$92,353
All Other Contributions
$69,754
Change in Net Assets
$-10,181

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,271,885
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-581,669
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-581,669
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,271,885
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,690,216
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$926,739
Other Expenses$611,561
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$162,097
Total Fundraising Expense$17,358
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$583,659$42,430$9,092$635,181
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$176,426$12,825$2,748$191,999
Grants to Domestic Orgs$162,097--$162,097
Fees for Services Other$26,543$104,808$959$132,310
Travel$127,126$623$133$127,882
Payroll Taxes$72,904$5,299$1,136$79,339
Office Expenses$50,400$10,794$338$61,532
Advertising$51,468$279$60$51,807
Occupancy$26,326$4,441$952$31,719
Information Technology$25,605$4,319$925$30,849
Other Employee Benefits$18,580$1,351$289$20,220
Insurance$12,590$2,124$455$15,169
Other Expenses$26,136$11,308$244$11,308
Fees for Services Legal-$10,354-$10,354
Depreciation Depletion$744$125$27$896
Total Functional Expenses$1,459,136$223,903$17,358$1,700,397

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,282,066
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,700,397
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,700,397
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$581,669
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA501(c)(3)RESEARCH PROJECT ON WOMEN'S SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP$162,097

International Summary

Offices
3
Employees
92
Spending
$1,496,717

International Compliance

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
Tanzania, and NigeriaProgram ServicesClean Energy Product Sales392$1,496,717
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
94 INTERPROMONTORY RD, GREAT FALLS, VA 22066

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine Lucey
Title
CEO, Founder
Phone
2244064483
Signed
2019-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katherine Lucey
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
0

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Foreign currency translation adjustment -7,611.”

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, 2018, management believes that the organization has no material uncertain tax positions.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“COST OF SALES -581,669.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“COST OF SALES 581,669.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt311308
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt09092
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt042430
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0583659
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0635181
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01136
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05299
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt072904
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt079339
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt02710
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt016049
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0KATHERINE LUCEY
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02018472
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0156356
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-8228
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0679483
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt040698
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0450861
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0764242
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01600081
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02050942
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-10181
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt092376
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01597840
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02018472
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01230357
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01428718
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0951972
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt07227359
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt023
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0246
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0142
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0369
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0168
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0948
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt092353
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt040487
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt015010
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt051679
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt022940
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0222469
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt023
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0246
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0142
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0369
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0168
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt0948
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00010
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00020
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.99990
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.99980
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt07449828
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01690193
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02058959
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01245367
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01480397
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0974912
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt07449828
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01690216
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02059205
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01245509
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01480766
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0975080
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt07450776
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/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0286
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt03980
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt04266
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0581669
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01700397
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt0581669
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0-581669
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-581669
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02271885
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, 2018, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF SALES -581,669.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF SALES 581,669.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0286
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01700397
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01690216
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02271885
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02282066
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt092
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt01496717
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0TANZANIA, AND NIGERIA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCT SALES
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt092
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt01496717
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/TotalEmployeeCnt092
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt01496717
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0162097
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0RESEARCH PROJECT ON WOMEN'S SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0042103594
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt077 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0CAMBRIDGE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd0021394307
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0FMV
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt01
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 -7,611.
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

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$520,299
Liabilities
$16,715
Net assets
$503,584
Revenue
$1,690,216
Expenses
$1,700,397
Net income
-$10,181
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