Civic Intelligence

The Solar Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 52-1089260

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 13, 2017

Organization Profilewww.thesolarfoundation.org

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1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW No 750Washington, DC 20006

(202) 469-3750

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

53rd percentile

3.0%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$140,669

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

94th percentile

80%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

147%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,860,737

Up $827,300 (+80%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$864,889

Up $133,374 (+18%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$995,848

Up $693,926 (+230%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,413,762

Up $2,629,336 (+147%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$4,280,388

Up $2,543,140 (+146%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$133,374

Up $86,196 (+183%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

2016

Assets$1,860,737
Liabilities$995,848
Net Assets$864,889
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

2016

Revenue$4,413,762
Expenses$4,280,388
Net Income$133,374
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,443,038
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.

Our mission is 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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$468,071$1,403,478▲ $935,407
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$553,357$434,182▼ $119,175
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,452$23,077▲ $12,625
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,557$0▼ $1,557
Total Assets$1,033,437$1,860,737▲ $827,300
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$301,922$995,848▲ $693,926
Total Liabilities$301,922$995,848▲ $693,926
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$718,124$591,111▼ $127,013
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$13,391$273,778▲ $260,387
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$731,515$864,889▲ $133,374
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,033,437$1,860,737▲ $827,300

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$4,650$4,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Andrea LueckeExecutive Director & PresidentFT$132,638$8,031$140,669

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary PowellChair
Dan ShugarDirector
Danny KennedyDirector
Heather ZichalDirector
Scott SklarSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
O-Connor Consulting ServicesProfessional accounting services4770 Howard Place, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732$139,862
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,316,997
Program Service Revenue
$101,948
Investment Income
$64
Other Revenue
$-5,247
All Other Contributions
$726,318
Change in Net Assets
$133,374

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,413,762
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$247,714
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,661,476
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,413,762
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,576,067
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,490,479
Other Expenses$1,213,842
Total Fundraising Expense$63,928
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,490,479--$1,490,479
Other Salaries and Wages$682,966$399,308$39,370$1,121,644
Fees for Services Other$510,286$60,170$4,935$575,391
Fees for Services Accounting$250$163,886-$164,136
Other Employee Benefits$97,612$57,070$5,627$160,309
Occupancy-$146,033-$146,033
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,653$50,079$4,938$140,670
Travel$65,427$32,686$359$98,472
Payroll Taxes$57,442$33,585$3,311$94,338
Office Expenses$29,022$58,407$2,814$90,243
Pension Plan Contributions$35,989$21,042$2,075$59,106
Information Technology-$16,404-$16,404
Conferences and Meetings$-9,398$22,825$-1,000$12,427
Insurance-$4,130-$4,130
Depreciation Depletion-$1,557-$1,557
Other Expenses$1,024$524$499$1,548
Total Functional Expenses$3,105,571$1,110,889$63,928$4,280,388

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,528,102
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,280,388
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,280,388
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$247,714
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)Golden, CO501(c)(3)Technical Assistance under federal grant$473,000
Meister Consultants Group IncBoston, MA501(c)(6)Technical Assistance under federal grant$299,152
Clean Energy Solutions (CESI)Boston, MA-Technical Assistance under federal grant$127,138
National League of CitiesWashington, DC501(c)(3)Technical Assistance under federal grant$125,097
National Association of CountiesWashington, DC501(c)(3)Technical Assistance under federal grant$121,629
Urban IngenuityBethesda, MD-Technical Assistance under federal grant$89,050
GRID AlternativesOakland, CA-Technical Assistance under federal grant$57,248
Brooks EngineeringVacaville, CA501(c)(4)Technical Assistance under federal grant$45,152
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)Washington, DC115Technical Assistance under federal grant$42,437
University of Central FloridaCocoa, FL-Technical Assistance under federal grant$38,937
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)Palo Alto, CA501(c)(4)Technical Assistance under federal grant$24,688
National Association of Workforce BoardsWashington, DC-Technical Assistance under federal grant$16,014
The Regulatory Assistance ProjectMontpelier, VT-Technical Assistance under federal grant$12,171
Solar Energy InternationalPaonia, CO-Technical Assistance under federal grant$11,380
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,276
Fundraising Gross Income$13,383
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Summer Solstice$29,383$13,383$28,776$-15,393
Total Events$29,383$13,383$29,276$-15,893
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 11B

“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
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW No 750, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Andrea Luecke
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2024693750
Signed
2017-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrea Luecke
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
5

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 IX, line 11G

“Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 510,286. Management and general expenses 60,170. Fundraising expenses 4,935. Total expenses 575,391.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising expenses 29,276.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising expenses 29,276.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0TSF was selected as the national administrator of Solar Ready Vets (SRV). Launched in the summer of 2016, SRV is a DOE SunShot funded program designed to allow service members to transfer the skills they acquired in the military to a civilian career in solar. TSF initiated training programs for five bases and the program serves 10 military bases and nearly 200 employer partners. The program is exploring ways to efficiently expand the service members it serves and provide a more hands-on experiential learning opportunity.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0TSF was selected as the national administrator of the Solar Training Network (STN). STN is designed to help meet the workforce needs of the solar industry through solar training and strategic employment partnerships. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, STN connects prospective solar employees to training and employment opportunities through online tools, regional career fairs, stakeholder meetings, and industry trends research. Launched in the summer of 2016, this program created a Solar Jobs Strategy Commission and secured 105 employer and 124 training provider partners by year end.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0TSF leads CivicPACE, an innovative DOE SunShot program that supports solar development for non-profit organizations. TSF is developing educational resources on ways to extend property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing to tax exempt organizations (CPACE). In 2016, TSF worked on CivicPACE financing for affordable housing, faith-based institutions, and schools. From this work, the team developed and disseminated best practices through publications and presentations at industry events. Research partners in 2016 include the US Dept. of HUD, DC and Cincinnati Housing Authorities, and PACE program administrators in TX, MI, NY, and NH.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1The Solar Foundation completed its 6th annual National Solar Jobs Census, releasing the study in January 2016. The Census included a comprehensive national report on U.S. solar jobs and industry trends in 2015, and an interactive online map featuring data for all states. TSF also provided 14 unique state reports and separate fact sheets for many other states. TSF's work on the Census was privately funded. Following its release, the Census was covered widely in dozens of articles from national and state media outlets. The Census data is an indispensable resource that has been cited extensively by national and state lawmakers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. In the fall of 2016, TSF began work on the next annual Solar Jobs Census.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,860,737
Liabilities
$995,848
Net assets
$864,889
Revenue
$4,413,762
Expenses
$4,280,388
Net income
$133,374
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.34$1.59$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$1.41$0.27$3.34$3.37$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.85$0.30$3.00$3.63$0.63
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$1.05$0.93$4.06$3.78$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$1.17$0.88$5.19$5.18$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$1.00$0.86$4.41$4.28$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.30$0.73$1.78$1.74$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.07$0.68$0.98$0.82$0.16
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.06$0.52$0.89$0.58$0.31
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.06$0.21$0.30$0.26$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.04$0.18$0.30$0.23$0.07