We Care Solar

“The board is provided with a copy of the form 990 for review before filing. The organization underwent a financial audit before filing.”

“The organization adopted a conflict of interest policy in january 2013. Annually, each member of the board of directors is required to review and complete a written pledge to uphold the policy. After disclosure of a possible conflict by a member of the board or a committee, the remaining members of the board or committee determine whether a conflict exists, and if so, the interested member is asked to recuse himself or herself from discussion and voting on the matter or alternatives to the proposal in question that would not involve a conflict are entertained.”

“The compensation committee, reviewed compensation for both the executive director and chief operating officer. The organization purchased a salary survey for northern california nonprofits and examined market rates for comparable positions where available. The compensation committee then voted in december 2017.”

“We care solar lists its form 990 on guidestar and will provide its form 990 or form 1023 to members of the public on request.”

“The organization will make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to members of the public upon request.”

“The volunteers comprise 8 board members who attend quarterly meetings and committee/planning meetings; 12 solar ambassadors who travel two weeks/year training our partners; 1 summer intern; solar suitcase couriers and installers; various other volunteers at community events.”

“Outside contractor services: program service expenses 89,794. Management and general expenses 32,165. Fundraising expenses 12,062. Total expenses 134,021. Product development: program service expenses 26,221. Management and general expenses 9,393. Fundraising expenses 3,522. Total expenses 39,136. Strategic consulting: program service expenses 33,500. Management and general expenses 12,000. Fundraising expenses 4,500. Total expenses 50,000. Research consulting: program service expenses 67,000. Management and general expenses 24,000. Fundraising expenses 9,000. Total expenses 100,000. Solar suitcase installation: program service expenses 70,711. Management and general expenses 25,330. Fundraising expenses 9,499. Total expenses 105,540.”