Civic Intelligence

Electric Ratepayers Alliance Inc

EIN 81-3905481 • 501(c)6 • Palm Desert, CA

Profile

To promote the common business interests of solar power entities by advocating affordable solar power for all ratepayers.

41555 Cook StPalm Desert, CA 92211

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

5.75x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

29048.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-228400%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

0.0%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$5,052

Up $1 (+0.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$29,048

Up $2,285 (+8.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$23,996

Down $2,284 (-11%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1

Up $1 from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,285

Down $16,122 (-88%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$2,284

Up $16,123 (+88%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40K$20K$0-$20K-$40KAssets 2017: $1,224Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,2242017Assets 2021: $50Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $502021Assets 2022: $5,050Liabilities 2022: $8,355Net Assets 2022: -$3,3052022Assets 2023: $5,051Liabilities 2023: $26,763Net Assets 2023: -$21,7122023Assets 2024: $5,052Liabilities 2024: $29,048Net Assets 2024: -$23,9962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,052
Liabilities$29,048
Net Assets-$23,996

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $75,000Expenses 2017: $77,389Net Income 2017: -$2,3892017Revenue 2021: $400,484Expenses 2021: $197,276Net Income 2021: $203,2082021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $3,355Net Income 2022: -$3,3552022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $18,407Net Income 2023: -$18,4072023Revenue 2024: $1Expenses 2024: $2,285Net Income 2024: -$2,2842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1
Expenses$2,285
Net Income-$2,284

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the common business interests of solar power entities by advocating affordable solar power for all ratepayers.

To promote the common business interests of solar power by advocating affordable solar power.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$26,763$29,048▲ $2,285
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,051$5,052▲ $1
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-21,712$-23,996▼ $2,284
Total Assets$5,051$5,052▲ $1
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$26,763$29,048▲ $2,285
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-21,712$-23,996▼ $2,284
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,051$5,052▲ $1
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vincent BattagliaPresident, Treasurer
Dana W ReedSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-2,284
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,285
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,285-$2,285
Total Functional Expenses$0$2,285$0$2,285
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,763$29,048▲ $2,285
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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, Section B, Line 11B

The organization's governing body approves a copy of form 990, before it is signed by vincent j. Batttaglia, president, and filed.

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

The board of directors reviews conflicts of interest on a regular basis.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Upon request, at the organization's physical address, the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were available to the public during the tax year.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Electric Ratepayers Alliance Inc
EIN
81-3905481
Phone
7605683413
Address
41555 COOK ST, PALM DESERT, CA 92211

Signing Officer

Name
Vincent J Battaglia
Title
President
Phone
7605683413
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vincent J Battaglia
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Baltes & Associates Cpas
Address
PO BOX 13130, PALM DESERT, CA 92255-3130
Preparer
Robert J Baltes CPA
Phone
7605681776
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