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Vote Solar

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-4396728

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jun 28, 2022

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

24th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

83rd percentile

43%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$228,223

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

89th percentile

44%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

30%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$16,151,293

Up $4,925,978 (+44%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$15,678,528

Up $5,503,446 (+54%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$472,765

Down $577,468 (-55%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$12,907,354

Up $2,962,604 (+30%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$7,403,908

Up $589,600 (+8.7%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$5,503,446

Up $2,373,004 (+76%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th 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

2021

Assets$16,151,293
Liabilities$472,765
Net Assets$15,678,528
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th 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

2021

Revenue$12,907,354
Expenses$7,403,908
Net Income$5,503,446
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jun 28, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$12,976,590
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$6,033,756$7,709,780▲ $1,676,024
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,045,473$5,338,623▲ $293,150
Pledges and Grants Receivable$61,376$3,027,050▲ $2,965,674
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$74,205$58,732▼ $15,473
Accounts Receivable$10,505$17,108▲ $6,603
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$11,225,315$16,151,293▲ $4,925,978
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$596,304--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$453,929$472,765▲ $18,836
Total Liabilities$1,050,233$472,765▼ $577,468
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$4,561,644$7,872,390▲ $3,310,746
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,613,438$7,806,138▲ $2,192,700
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,175,082$15,678,528▲ $5,503,446
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,225,315$16,151,293▲ $4,925,978
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Adam BrowningPresident/EDFT$201,127$27,096$228,223
James GilliamRegulatory DirectorFT$175,600$42,217$217,817
Sachu ConstantinePresident/EDFT$167,200$26,453$193,653
Katherine Chiles OttenwellerSE DirectorFT$145,300$36,867$182,167
Sean GarrenSecretary/StaffFT$145,757$30,800$176,557
William KenworthyReg Director MidwestFT$135,200$40,276$175,476
Emily Cozart-MohammedDirector PhilanthropyFT$137,200$37,752$174,952
Jessica BrittsanMngng Dir/PhilanFT$145,400$16,561$161,961
Ayesha HerianMng Director CommFT$144,200$12,592$156,792
Elizabeth BrooksTreasurer/StaffPT$115,562$30,919$146,481
Annie LappSecretary/StaffFT$98,669$22,491$121,160

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Zaid AshaiBoard Chair
Heather McTeer ToneyDirector
Jon CarsonDirector
Kristin MayesDirector
Robert WallaceDirector
Sheridan PaukerDirector
Stephanie ChenDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Crossborder EnergyConsulting services2560 Ninth St Ste 213A, Berkeley, CA 94710$142,230
Reamy Consulting GroupConsulting/Recruiting1613 E 25th Ave, Denver, CO 80205$109,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,875,468
Program Service Revenue
$14,035
Investment Income
$16,496
Other Revenue
$1,355
All Other Contributions
$12,068,830
Change in Net Assets
$5,503,446

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$25,632Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions1$25,632-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$12,657,354
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$250,000
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$605,466
Other Revenue Adjustments
$250,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$13,262,820
Total Revenue per Form 990
$12,907,354
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,105,707
Other Expenses$2,013,201
Total Fundraising Expense$1,016,105
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$285,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,366,761$189,886$531,968$3,088,615
Fees for Services Other$1,023,060$14,224$118,791$1,156,075
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$884,382$142,969$56,539$1,083,890
Other Employee Benefits$396,838$29,654$92,170$518,662
Payroll Taxes$236,796$21,724$43,648$302,168
Grants to Domestic Orgs$285,000--$285,000
Occupancy$144,963$14,773$27,048$186,784
Pension Plan Contributions$82,198$11,911$18,263$112,372
Travel$74,464$4,075$8,916$87,455
Fees for Services Lobbying$78,448--$78,448
Office Expenses$42,326$21,039$13,168$76,533
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,897-$66,897
Other Expenses$11,075$5,702$42,440$59,217
Information Technology$18,779$24,306$1,721$44,806
Advertising$43,981-$518$44,499
Conferences and Meetings$40,469$150$3,280$43,899
Fees for Services Legal$10,876$568-$11,444
Insurance$2,861$1,507-$4,368
Total Functional Expenses$5,830,240$557,563$1,016,105$7,403,908

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,759,374
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,403,908
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,153,908
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$605,466
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$250,000
Other Expense Adjustments$250,000
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Solar United NeighborsWashington, DC501c3Organizing solar customers$250,000
Solar Rights AllianceSan Diego, CA501c4Support CA solar policies$35,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$69,236
Fundraising Gross Income$69,236
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Next20$279,570$69,236-$69,236
Total Events$279,570$69,236$69,236-
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-
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
2022-06-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sachu Constantine
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
46
Volunteers
14

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

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

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other Solar Advocacy: Solar markets are complicated, and only as strong as the weakest link. Vote Solar takes on issues such as interconnection standards, financing solutions, consumer protection measures, zoning, tax policy, research and development, transmission, new regulatory models, and others not otherwise listed.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2021 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.”

Part XI, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Pass-through grants $250000”

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Pass-through grants $250000”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$16,151,293
Liabilities
$472,765
Net assets
$15,678,528
Revenue
$12,907,354
Expenses
$7,403,908
Net income
$5,503,446
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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