Civic Intelligence

Sphere One

EIN 85-2212051 • 501(c)3 • Seattle, WA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Build clean energy resilience in underserved communities both locally and abroad through equitable workforce development and access to zero-emission electricity

9520 Roosevelt Way NESeattle, WA 98115

spheresolarenergy.com/sphere-one

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

98th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$151,924

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$151,924

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

$153,002

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$14

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$152,988

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $151,924Net Assets 2024: $151,9242024

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2024

Assets$151,924
Liabilities-
Net Assets$151,924
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $153,002Expenses 2024: $14Net Income 2024: $152,9882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$153,002
Expenses$14
Net Income$152,988
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$151,924
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$151,924
Revenue
$153,002
Expenses
$14
Net income
$152,988
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$1.52$1.53$0.00$1.53
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$153,002
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Build clean energy resilience in underserved communities both locally and abroad through equitable workforce development and access to zero-emission electricity

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2024, Sphere One advanced its mission by delivering solar-powered clean water access to over 1,400 students at Oloolaimutia Primary School in Kenya, improving health and education outcomes. Locally, it supported nonprofits and minority-owned businesses in Washington through discounted solar installations, while also offering workforce development programs and clean energy education to underserved communities.-$14
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Edwin NgugiExecutive Director-$0--
Mark MendezPresident-$0--
Jack GuinnSecretary-$0--
Maria ZallerTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sphere One
EIN
85-2212051
Phone
2063623780
Address
9520 ROOSEVELT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115

Signing Officer

Name
Edwin Ngugi
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-10-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bilotta CPA LLC
Address
18613 135th Lane E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Preparer
Alexandre McNeal
Phone
3863839345
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“Bank Fees $14”

Total Liabilities.1

“Loan from Sphere Energy - Beginning $1074 Loan from Sphere Energy - Ending $0”

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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0We respectfully request penalty relief for the late filing of Sphere Ones Form 990-EZ for the 2024 tax year. The organization did not timely file an extension and acknowledges this oversight. However, the failure to file on time was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. During the filing period: The organization received a large grant that resulted in its first 990-EZ filing requirement. As a small nonprofit, the organization relies heavily on staff with limited accounting experience, and the unanticipated disruption resulted in a missed deadline for extension despite its good faith efforts to remain compliant. As soon as the oversight was identified, the organization took immediate steps to complete and submit the return. The organization has also implemented stronger internal controls to ensure this does not recur, including retaining a CPA specializing in nonprofits and assigning responsibility to specific staff. The organization is committed to fulfilling all filing requirements in a timely and accurate manner going forward. For these reasons, we respectfully request abatement of any penalties associated with this late filing. We appreciate your consideration and understanding of our circumstances.
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