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Solar Electric Light Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 52-1701564

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 17, 2023

Organization Profilewww.self.org
2021 L Street NW STE 101 box 344Washington, DC 20036

(202) 234-7265

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

9th percentile

-39%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$218,827

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.6% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-61%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Flat

$906,102

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Flat

$869,659

Flat from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$36,443

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,245,355

Flat from 2022

Expenses

Flat

$1,735,202

Flat from 2022

Net Income

Flat

-$489,847

Flat from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,999,136Liabilities 2011: $151,886Net Assets 2011: $2,847,2502011Assets 2012: $2,445,466Liabilities 2012: $224,709Net Assets 2012: $2,220,7572012Assets 2013: $1,972,763Liabilities 2013: $359,703Net Assets 2013: $1,613,0602013Assets 2014: $1,636,874Liabilities 2014: $569,533Net Assets 2014: $1,067,3412014Assets 2015: $1,775,351Liabilities 2015: $831,005Net Assets 2015: $944,3462015Assets 2016: $2,409,885Liabilities 2016: $1,633,176Net Assets 2016: $776,7092016Assets 2017: $1,460,608Liabilities 2017: $609,108Net Assets 2017: $851,5002017Assets 2018: $955,150Liabilities 2018: $270,681Net Assets 2018: $684,4692018Assets 2019: $900,816Liabilities 2019: $470,138Net Assets 2019: $430,6782019Assets 2020: $459,114Liabilities 2020: $417,253Net Assets 2020: $41,8612020Assets 2021: $1,507,297Liabilities 2021: $147,791Net Assets 2021: $1,359,5062021Assets 2022: $906,102Liabilities 2022: $36,443Net Assets 2022: $869,6592022Assets 2022: $906,102Liabilities 2022: $36,443Net Assets 2022: $869,6592022Assets 2023: $795,504Liabilities 2023: $27,616Net Assets 2023: $767,8882023Assets 2024: $812,912Liabilities 2024: $39,959Net Assets 2024: $772,9532024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$906,102
Liabilities$36,443
Net Assets$869,659
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $3,425,169Expenses 2011: $2,976,128Net Income 2011: $449,0412011Revenue 2012: $2,688,188Expenses 2012: $3,314,681Net Income 2012: -$626,4932012Revenue 2013: $2,001,687Expenses 2013: $2,609,384Net Income 2013: -$607,6972013Revenue 2014: $2,633,315Expenses 2014: $3,179,034Net Income 2014: -$545,7192014Revenue 2015: $2,819,947Expenses 2015: $2,942,942Net Income 2015: -$122,9952015Revenue 2016: $3,030,096Expenses 2016: $3,197,733Net Income 2016: -$167,6372016Revenue 2017: $4,572,190Expenses 2017: $4,497,399Net Income 2017: $74,7912017Revenue 2018: $2,173,289Expenses 2018: $2,340,320Net Income 2018: -$167,0312018Revenue 2019: $1,683,373Expenses 2019: $1,937,164Net Income 2019: -$253,7912019Revenue 2020: $1,989,003Expenses 2020: $2,377,820Net Income 2020: -$388,8172020Revenue 2021: $3,233,747Expenses 2021: $2,046,303Net Income 2021: $1,187,4442021Revenue 2022: $1,245,355Expenses 2022: $1,735,202Net Income 2022: -$489,8472022Revenue 2022: $1,245,355Expenses 2022: $1,735,202Net Income 2022: -$489,8472022Revenue 2023: $971,372Expenses 2023: $1,073,143Net Income 2023: -$101,7712023Revenue 2024: $1,515,941Expenses 2024: $1,510,876Net Income 2024: $5,0652024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,245,355
Expenses$1,735,202
Net Income-$489,847
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 17, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,245,355
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) provides solar power and wireless communications to the fifth of the world's population living in energy poverty to meet global challenges of food and water scarcity, climate change, and poverty. SELF is working to assign greater priority to the importance of sustainable energy among international development banks, international development and aid agencies, foundations, and philanthropic individuals who are committed to improving the health, education, and economic prospects of the world's poorest citizens.

Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) provides solar power and wireless communications to the fifth of the world's population living without access to electricity to meet global challenges of food and water scarcity, climate change, and poverty.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$682,506$552,825▼ $129,681
Pledges and Grants Receivable$420,556$208,609▼ $211,947
Loans From Officers Directors$50,000$0▼ $50,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,632$42,868▲ $35,236
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,495$1,495→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,507,297$906,102▼ $601,195
Other Assets Total$395,108$100,305▼ $294,803
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$69,028$27,167▼ $41,861
Deferred Revenue$28,763$9,276▼ $19,487
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$147,791$36,443▼ $111,348
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$416,170$496,783▲ $80,613
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$943,336$372,876▼ $570,460
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,359,506$869,659▼ $489,847
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,507,297$906,102▼ $601,195

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$405--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$0$99,900→ $0$0$99,900
2021$0$0→ $0$0$0
2020$0$0→ $0$0$0
2019$0$0→ $0$0$0
2018$0$0→ $0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Robert FrelingExecutive DirectorFT$193,725$25,102$218,827

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve SwigChairman
Mary SwigDirector
Jonathan W PostalTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,048,546
Program Service Revenue
$194,962
Investment Income
$1,847
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,044,247
Change in Net Assets
$-489,847

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table100$99,900fair market value at year end
Securities Publicly Traded2$5,145Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions102$105,045-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,245,355
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,384
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,248,739
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,245,355
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,181,087
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$554,115
Total Fundraising Expense$127,180
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$0$394,522$0$394,522
Other Salaries and Wages$161,556$80,762$3,900$246,218
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$118,204$48,431$27,090$193,725
Fees for Services Other$23,694$1,904$72,432$98,030
Other Employee Benefits$21,404$45,474$3,051$69,929
Payroll Taxes$16,740$10,387$2,217$29,344
Fees for Services Accounting-$25,162-$25,162
Office Expenses$7,398$10,219$1,689$19,306
Occupancy$8,248$6,371$817$15,436
Pension Plan Contributions$6,466$6,690$1,743$14,899
Insurance$10,430$2,539$492$13,461
Advertising$378-$8,699$9,077
Travel$5,578$580-$6,158
Conferences and Meetings$5,177--$5,177
Total Functional Expenses$974,981$633,041$127,180$1,735,202

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,738,586
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,735,202
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,735,202
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,384
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
1
Spending
$511,228

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesDesign and install solar power to provide pumping for clean water and agriculture, for health services, and micro enterprise services to increase economic activity and reduce poverty.00$486,736
Central America and the CaribbeanProgram ServicesProvide monitoring and repairs on solar powered systems and vaccine refrigerators installed in prior years.01$24,492
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,000$0▼ $50,000
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
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 A, Line 2

“The Chairman of the Board is the spouse of one of the Directors on the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by the Director of Finance and then reviewed by the Executive Director. It is then sent to the Board of Directors for their review and comment before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All employees are informed about the conflict of interest policy at hire. All transactions are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director. In any case where even the perception of conflict of interest may exist steps are taken to ensure that the employee with the possible conflict is not involved in the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Salary increases for staff were reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors in a board resolution. The Board considered current labor market conditions and inflation in making their decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“SELF's 990 and financial statements are posted on its website. SELF's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Solar Electric Light Fund
EIN
52-1701564
Phone
2022347265
Address
2021 L Street NW STE 101 box 344, Washington, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Freling
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2022347265
Signed
2023-10-17

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Freling
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
6
Volunteers
1
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part X, Line 22

“Loan of $50,000 from Board Chairman was repaid in full in March of 2022.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part V, Line 4

“To produce investment income that can be used long term to provide a steady stream of income for the organization.”

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 - The Fund evaluated its uncertainty in income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2022, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status; and there are currently no examinations pending or in progress. It is the Fund's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertainty in income taxes, if any, in income tax or interest expense. As of December 31, 2022, the Fund had no accruals for interest and/or penalties.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$906,102
Liabilities
$36,443
Net assets
$869,659
Revenue
$1,245,355
Expenses
$1,735,202
Net income
-$489,847
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.04$0.77$1.52$1.51$0.01
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.03$0.77$0.97$1.07$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.04$0.87$1.25$1.74$0.49
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.04$0.87$1.25$1.74$0.49
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.51$0.15$1.36$3.23$2.05$1.19
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.42$0.04$1.99$2.38$0.39
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.90$0.47$0.43$1.68$1.94$0.25
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.96$0.27$0.68$2.17$2.34$0.17
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.46$0.61$0.85$4.57$4.50$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.41$1.63$0.78$3.03$3.20$0.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.78$0.83$0.94$2.82$2.94$0.12
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.64$0.57$1.07$2.63$3.18$0.55
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.97$0.36$1.61$2.00$2.61$0.61
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.45$0.22$2.22$2.69$3.31$0.63
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.00$0.15$2.85$3.43$2.98$0.45