Civic Intelligence

Vote Solar

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-4396728

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 31, 2018

Organization Profilewww.votesolar.org

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360 22nd St Ste 730Oakland, CA 94612

(415) 817-5060

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

78th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$177,821

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-4.3%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,702,801

Up $1,006,746 (+21%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$5,475,824

Up $983,276 (+22%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$226,977

Up $23,470 (+12%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,081,623

Down $225,817 (-4.3%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$4,098,347

Up $580,581 (+17%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$983,276

Down $806,398 (-45%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $1,191,658Liabilities 2014: $9,521Net Assets 2014: $1,182,1372014Assets 2015: $2,901,152Liabilities 2015: $198,278Net Assets 2015: $2,702,8742015Assets 2016: $4,696,055Liabilities 2016: $203,507Net Assets 2016: $4,492,5482016Assets 2017: $5,702,801Liabilities 2017: $226,977Net Assets 2017: $5,475,8242017Assets 2018: $6,510,426Liabilities 2018: $264,002Net Assets 2018: $6,246,4242018Assets 2019: $7,362,294Liabilities 2019: $317,654Net Assets 2019: $7,044,6402019Assets 2020: $11,225,315Liabilities 2020: $1,050,233Net Assets 2020: $10,175,0822020Assets 2021: $16,151,293Liabilities 2021: $472,765Net Assets 2021: $15,678,5282021Assets 2022: $15,251,412Liabilities 2022: $856,113Net Assets 2022: $14,395,2992022Assets 2023: $14,841,283Liabilities 2023: $762,663Net Assets 2023: $14,078,6202023Assets 2024: $14,678,705Liabilities 2024: $539,369Net Assets 2024: $14,139,3362024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$5,702,801
Liabilities$226,977
Net Assets$5,475,824
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $1,196,968Expenses 2014: $14,831Net Income 2014: $1,182,1372014Revenue 2015: $4,306,221Expenses 2015: $2,785,484Net Income 2015: $1,520,7372015Revenue 2016: $5,307,440Expenses 2016: $3,517,766Net Income 2016: $1,789,6742016Revenue 2017: $5,081,623Expenses 2017: $4,098,347Net Income 2017: $983,2762017Revenue 2018: $6,032,603Expenses 2018: $5,262,003Net Income 2018: $770,6002018Revenue 2019: $6,773,113Expenses 2019: $5,974,897Net Income 2019: $798,2162019Revenue 2020: $9,944,750Expenses 2020: $6,814,308Net Income 2020: $3,130,4422020Revenue 2021: $12,907,354Expenses 2021: $7,403,908Net Income 2021: $5,503,4462021Revenue 2022: $7,417,991Expenses 2022: $8,701,220Net Income 2022: -$1,283,2292022Revenue 2023: $9,365,023Expenses 2023: $9,681,702Net Income 2023: -$316,6792023Revenue 2024: $9,548,879Expenses 2024: $9,488,163Net Income 2024: $60,7162024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$5,081,623
Expenses$4,098,347
Net Income$983,276
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 31, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$5,177,582
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Vote Solars mission is to repower the U.S. with clean energy by making solar power more accessible and affordable through effective policy advocacy.

Vote Solar's mission is to make solar a mainstream energy resource across the U.S.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,816,247$2,781,974▼ $1,034,273
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$55,531$2,646,089▲ $2,590,558
Pledges and Grants Receivable$775,984$217,000▼ $558,984
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$37,113$43,008▲ $5,895
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$4,696,055$5,702,801▲ $1,006,746
Other Assets Total$11,180$14,730▲ $3,550
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$188,658$223,042▲ $34,384
Other Liabilities$14,849$3,935▼ $10,914
Total Liabilities$203,507$226,977▲ $23,470
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,332,425$3,342,048▲ $9,623
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,160,123$2,133,776▲ $973,653
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,492,548$5,475,824▲ $983,276
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,696,055$5,702,801▲ $1,006,746
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Adam BrowningPresidentFT$153,180$24,641$177,821
James GillianProgram DirectorFT$143,913$33,672$177,585
Briana KoborProgram DirectorFT$108,097$31,591$139,688
Rosalind JacksonDirector Ext RelationsFT$116,558$10,829$127,387
Elizabeth BrooksTreasurerPT$85,286$22,533$107,819
Anna LappeSecretaryPT$63,451$2,221$65,672

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Danny KennedyDirector
David CraneDirector
Kate GordonDirector
Kristin MayesDirector
Sanjay WagleDirector
Sheridan PaukerDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,054,732
Program Service Revenue
$40,856
Investment Income
$2,575
Other Revenue
$-16,540
All Other Contributions
$4,912,508
Change in Net Assets
$983,276

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,081,623
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$13,838
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,095,461
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,081,623
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,466,767
Other Expenses$1,631,580
Total Fundraising Expense$470,686
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,212,153$86,921$193,443$1,492,517
Fees for Services Other$682,440$62,305$52,129$796,874
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$311,720$157,556$62,142$531,418
Travel$227,943$38,911$43,164$310,018
Other Employee Benefits$189,819$14,372$31,994$236,185
Payroll Taxes$120,642$17,934$20,180$158,756
Fees for Services Lobbying$138,888--$138,888
Occupancy$75,208$11,229$12,511$98,948
Fees for Services Legal$40,371$14,785-$55,156
Fees for Services Accounting-$49,816-$49,816
Pension Plan Contributions$37,482$4,452$5,957$47,891
Conferences and Meetings$25,873$6,453$5,964$38,290
Office Expenses$20,032$7,187$8,920$36,139
Information Technology$14,139$9,020$8,051$31,210
Advertising$10,386$5,500$3,205$19,091
Other Expenses$12,559$1,141$1,397$15,097
Insurance$2,408$360$407$3,175
Total Functional Expenses$3,132,201$495,460$470,686$4,098,347

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,112,185
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,098,347
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,098,347
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$13,838
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$95,959
Fundraising Gross Income$67,894
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Equinox 2017$139,061$34,361-$34,361
Equinox East$70,607$33,533-$33,533
Total Events$209,668$67,894$95,959$-28,065
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred lease obligations$3,935
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is initially reviewed by the President and the Director of Operations and then shared with the board for final approval before filing it with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The Treasurer distributes the Conflict of Interest policy and Financial Interest Disclosure Statement to each board member upon the start of their term and annually thereafter. If an issue arises the board members who are not involved are authorized and directed to take the steps necessary and appropriate to implement the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vote Solar
EIN
46-4396728
Phone
4158175060
Address
360 22nd St Ste 730, Oakland, CA 94612

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Brooks
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2018-07-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam Browning
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
26
Volunteers
36

Preparer

Firm
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
Address
1970 Broadway STE 930, Oakland, CA 94612
Preparer
Adele Kaneda
Phone
5108352727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Finance:When it comes to consumer uptake, improvements in financing can be just as important as improvements in technology. Vote Solar's Financingprogramadvocates for financing options such as third-party financing, leases, PACE and on-bill financing that can transform the solar investment from upfront cost to manageable payments over time, making solar an economic option for many more consumers. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5:”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2017 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,702,801
Liabilities
$226,977
Net assets
$5,475,824
Revenue
$5,081,623
Expenses
$4,098,347
Net income
$983,276
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.7$0.54$14.1$9.55$9.49$0.06
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$14.8$0.76$14.1$9.37$9.68$0.32
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.3$0.86$14.4$7.42$8.70$1.28
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$16.2$0.47$15.7$12.9$7.40$5.50
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.2$1.05$10.2$9.94$6.81$3.13
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.36$0.32$7.04$6.77$5.97$0.80
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.51$0.26$6.25$6.03$5.26$0.77
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.70$0.23$5.48$5.08$4.10$0.98
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.70$0.20$4.49$5.31$3.52$1.79
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.90$0.20$2.70$4.31$2.79$1.52
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.01$1.18$1.20$0.01$1.18