Civic Intelligence

The Solar Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-1089260

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 07, 2016

600 14TH ST NW No 400Washington, DC 20005

(202) 469-3750

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.17x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

50th percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$147,012

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

88th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

83%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$1,033,437

Up $275,434 (+36%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$731,515

Up $47,178 (+6.9%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$301,922

Up $228,256 (+310%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$1,784,426

Up $807,435 (+83%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,737,248

Up $921,543 (+113%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$47,178

Down $114,108 (-71%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $220,831Liabilities 2011: $44,661Net Assets 2011: $176,1702011Assets 2012: $274,645Liabilities 2012: $60,286Net Assets 2012: $214,3592012Assets 2013: $587,894Liabilities 2013: $64,843Net Assets 2013: $523,0512013Assets 2014: $758,003Liabilities 2014: $73,666Net Assets 2014: $684,3372014Assets 2015: $1,033,437Liabilities 2015: $301,922Net Assets 2015: $731,5152015Assets 2016: $1,860,737Liabilities 2016: $995,848Net Assets 2016: $864,8892016Assets 2017: $2,050,251Liabilities 2017: $1,170,129Net Assets 2017: $880,1222017Assets 2018: $1,974,776Liabilities 2018: $1,045,148Net Assets 2018: $929,6282018Assets 2019: $1,159,081Liabilities 2019: $854,456Net Assets 2019: $304,6252019Assets 2020: $1,680,261Liabilities 2020: $1,409,287Net Assets 2020: $270,9742020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,033,437
Liabilities$301,922
Net Assets$731,515

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $304,827Expenses 2011: $232,074Net Income 2011: $72,7532011Revenue 2012: $296,243Expenses 2012: $258,004Net Income 2012: $38,2392012Revenue 2013: $886,715Expenses 2013: $578,023Net Income 2013: $308,6922013Revenue 2014: $976,991Expenses 2014: $815,705Net Income 2014: $161,2862014Revenue 2015: $1,784,426Expenses 2015: $1,737,248Net Income 2015: $47,1782015Revenue 2016: $4,413,762Expenses 2016: $4,280,388Net Income 2016: $133,3742016Revenue 2017: $5,194,446Expenses 2017: $5,179,217Net Income 2017: $15,2292017Revenue 2018: $4,055,571Expenses 2018: $3,783,318Net Income 2018: $272,2532018Revenue 2019: $3,003,410Expenses 2019: $3,628,413Net Income 2019: -$625,0032019Revenue 2020: $3,337,442Expenses 2020: $3,371,093Net Income 2020: -$33,6512020Revenue 2021: $1,336,664Expenses 2021: $1,592,212Net Income 2021: -$255,5482021

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,784,426
Expenses$1,737,248
Net Income$47,178
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 7, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,808,362
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

TO accelerate adoption of the world's most abundant energy source. Through our leadership, research, and capacity building, we create transformative solutions to achieve a prosperous future in which solar technology is integrated into all aspects of our lives.

The mission of the solar foundation is to educate the public on the benefits and feasibility of solar energy and to promote cooperation between those engaged in the solar industry and other sectors of commerce.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$553,926$553,357▼ $569
Pledges and Grants Receivable$197,441$468,071▲ $270,630
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,406$10,452▲ $4,046
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$230$1,557▲ $1,327
Total Assets$758,003$1,033,437▲ $275,434
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$73,666$301,922▲ $228,256
Total Liabilities$73,666$301,922▲ $228,256
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$561,313$718,124▲ $156,811
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$123,024$13,391▼ $109,633
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$684,337$731,515▲ $47,178
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$758,003$1,033,437▲ $275,434

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,557$3,093$4,650
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Andrea LueckePresident and Executive DiFT$112,728$37,686$150,414
Lisa BerwinInterim TreasurerPT$18,400-$18,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas KimbisChairperson
Brian KeaneDirector
Danny KennedyDirector
Heather ZichalDirector
Mary PowellDirector
Peter Fox-pennerDirector
Scott SklarSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Bw Research PartnershipConsultant2725 JEFFERSON STREET, Carlsbad, CA 92000$236,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,560,913
Program Service Revenue
$231,817
Investment Income
$133
Other Revenue
$-8,437
All Other Contributions
$396,272
Change in Net Assets
$47,178

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,784,426
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$102,332
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,886,758
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,784,426
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$747,258
Other Expenses$621,380
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$338,610
Total Fundraising Expense$78,628
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$429,955$3,502-$433,457
Other Salaries and Wages$238,884$143,648$30,985$413,517
Grants to Domestic Orgs$338,610--$338,610
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$97,522$58,643$12,649$168,814
Other Employee Benefits$56,257$33,829$7,297$97,383
Office Expenses$42,508$7,755$3,344$53,607
Payroll Taxes$28,343$17,043$3,676$49,062
Occupancy-$45,939-$45,939
Travel$18,491$24,828$199$43,518
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$30,000$30,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,687-$26,687
Pension Plan Contributions$10,677$6,420$1,385$18,482
Information Technology-$5,621-$5,621
Conferences and Meetings$10,269$5,108$-10,908$4,469
Insurance-$2,598-$2,598
Other Expenses-$565$1$566
Depreciation Depletion-$275-$275
Total Functional Expenses$1,271,516$387,104$78,628$1,737,248

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,839,580
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,737,248
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,737,248
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$102,332
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
National Renewable Energy LaboratoryGolden, CO-Grant Subrecipient$136,000
Clean Energy Solutions IncBoston, MA-Grant Subrecipient$104,403
Urban IngenuityBethesda, MD115Grant Subrecipient$61,874
Meister Consulting GroupBoston, MA-Grant Subrecipient$18,132
The Regulatory Assistance ProjectMontpelier, VT-Grant Subrecipient$6,592
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$23,936
Fundraising Gross Income$13,500

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Summer Solstice$27,127$13,500$12,601$899
Total Events$27,127$13,500$23,936$-10,436
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
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 11

A copy of the form 990 was provided to the board of directors for their review prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

The compensation of the executive director is fixed by the board of directors, who utilize compensation studies as well as contemporaneous substantiation from similar associations.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Solar Foundation
EIN
52-1089260
Phone
2024693750
Address
600 14TH ST NW No 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Andrea Luecke
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2024693750
Signed
2016-10-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrea Luecke
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
17
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Tate and Tryon
Address
2021 L Street NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Preparer
Elizabeth Heller
Phone
2022932200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, line 2

During 2015, TSF entered into two cooperative agreements with the US Department of Energy to promote the use of solar energy. The CivicPACE Program, led by TSF and launched in 2015, is working to support solar energy deployment by bringing property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing to tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits, affordable housing, faith based institutions, and schools. TSF's CivicPACE work is supported by a three-year, $1.2 million award by the U.S. Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative, as one of 15 Solar Market Pathways award recipients. Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities (SPARC) was launched in 2015 and seeks to develop a designation program to recognize communities that have taken steps to become more "solar friendly" by addressing local soft cost issues and promoting the use of solar within their jurisdiction. Communities pursuing designation will be eligible for complimentary technical assistance from the TSF team.

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 429,955. Management and general expenses 3,502. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 433,457.

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Fundraising expenses 23,936.

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Fundraising expenses 23,936.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The Solar Foundation made significant strides in 2015 through its work on the Solar Jobs Census which provided relevant workforce and employment data to policymakers, industry leaders, and other energy stakeholders. In early 2015, TSF published its annual National Solar Jobs Census report (Census 2014). Shortly thereafter, TSF updated its solarstates.org map and published six stand-alone State Solar Jobs Census reports which provided stakeholders with important jobs and policy information for informed decision making.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0TSF continued to establish itself as a leader in advancing the use of solar on schools through the development of a toolkit for installing solar on K-12 schools and advising on the procurement process for schools interested in going solar. Other technical assistance successes include advising municipalities on the solar procurement process and developing model design guidelines for the use of solar in communities governed by homeowners' associations.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0During 2015, TSF entered into two cooperative agreements with the US Department of Energy to promote the use of solar energy. The CivicPACE Program, led by TSF and launched in 2015, is working to support solar energy deployment by bringing property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing to tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits, affordable housing, faith based institutions, and schools. TSF's CivicPACE work is supported by a three-year, $1.2 million award by the U.S. Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative, as one of 15 Solar Market Pathways award recipients.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1TO ASSIST WITH THE COMPLIANCE UNDER THE CLEAN POWER PLAN, TSF PARTNERED WITH 5 LAKES ENERGY TO CREATE ENERGY SCENARIO MODELS FOR THE STATES OF GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA. THE MODEL CALLED STATE TOOL FOR ELECTRICITY EMISSIONS REDUCTION (STEER) PROVIDES STAKEHOLDERS WITH A TOOL THAT GIVES CONSIDERATION TO THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. WORK ON THE MODELS BEGAN IN 2015 AND WAS COMPLETED IN SPRING 2016.WHILE MUCH OF THE EFFORT IN 2015 WAS FOCUSED ON PROGRAM PLANNING UNDER THE SOLSMART/SPARC PROGRAM, TSF BEGAN CONDUCTING PROGRAM OUTREACH TO AROUND 300 HIGH-PRIORITY COMMUNITY TARGETS AND DEVELOPED AN "EARLY ADOPTER" CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO BRING A LIMITED NUMBER OF MOTIVATED COMMUNITIES INTO THE SOLSMART PIPELINE AND PROVIDE THESE COMMUNITIES WITH ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INCENTIVES BEYOND THOSE NORMALLY OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM. TSF SUCCESSFULLY BROUGHT 28 COMMUNITIES (OF THE ORIGINAL 30 COMMUNITY TARGET) INTO THE PROGRAM AS EARLY ADOPTERS.
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