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The Sol Foundation for Advanced Scientific and Research Policy

EIN 93-3649160 • 501(c)3 • Auburn, CA

Profile

The sol foundation for advanced scientific and policy research (the foundation) conducts and funds scientific research relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena (uap), and is dedicated to advancing rigorous, methodical, and cuttingedge inquiry by noted specialists in the natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities into all aspects of uap and their implications for humankind and our planet. As the revelation of the reality of uap is likely to be world changing in every sense of the term, the foundation's work also extends to advisory work and policy research intended to support the united states government as well as public education and engagement.

2945 Bell Road 316Auburn, CA 95603

thesolfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

2.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

57th percentile

8.1%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$60,000

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M 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 / Assets98th percentile

Assets

$65,945

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$170,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$104,055

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

$937,625

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$861,680

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$75,945

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$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2024: $65,945Liabilities 2024: $170,000Net Assets 2024: -$104,0552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$65,945
Liabilities$170,000
Net Assets-$104,055
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2024: $937,625Expenses 2024: $861,680Net Income 2024: $75,9452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$937,625
Expenses$861,680
Net Income$75,945
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$65,945
Liabilities
$170,000
Net assets
-$104,055
Revenue
$937,625
Expenses
$861,680
Net income
$75,945
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.66$1.70$1.04$9.38$8.62$0.76
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$937,625
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The sol foundation for advanced scientific and policy research (the foundation) conducts and funds scientific research relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena (uap), and is dedicated to advancing rigorous, methodical, and cuttingedge inquiry by noted specialists in the natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities into all aspects of uap and their implications for humankind and our planet. As the revelation of the reality of uap is likely to be world changing in every sense of the term, the foundation's work also extends to advisory work and policy research intended to support the united states government as well as public education and engagement.

The sol foundation brings together experts from academia and government to address the philosophical, policy, and scientific problems raised by the likely presence on the earth of unidentified anomalous phenomena (uap).

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$65,945▲ $65,945
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-180,000$-104,055▲ $75,945
Total Assets$0$65,945▲ $65,945
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$180,000$170,000▼ $10,000
Total Liabilities$180,000$170,000▼ $10,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-180,000$-104,055▲ $75,945
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$65,945▲ $65,945
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Peter SkafishSecretary$20,000$40,000$60,000
Maura MindrilaCo-CEO-$40,000$40,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Garry NolanDirector
Jonathan BerteTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$758,538
Program Service Revenue
$179,087
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$317,762
Change in Net Assets
$75,945
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$851,680
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$14,815$365,776-$380,591
Conferences and Meetings$269,797--$269,797
Fees for Services Management-$117,000-$117,000
Travel$66,279--$66,279
Grants to Domestic Individuals$10,000--$10,000
Other Expenses$80$1,050-$1,130
Insurance$265--$265
Total Functional Expenses$377,854$483,826$0$861,680
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 form 990 is prepared by a certified public accountant, who makes the 990 available to the board before the filing deadline. The board reviews the 990, and inquires with the cpa as to any questions, issues, or changes that are required. An authorized officer approves the 990 by signing various tax return electonic filing authorization forms as required by various government jurisdictions before the cpa files the 990 electronically on behalf of the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statemetns available to the public upon request through the organization's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Sol Foundation for Advanced
EIN
93-3649160
Phone
4083071867
Address
2945 BELL ROAD 316, AUBURN, CA 95603

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Skafish
Title
Secretary
Phone
4083071867
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Skafish
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Eaj CPA LLC
Address
62 ELLSWORTH BLVD, KENSINGTON, CT 06037
Preparer
Erik a Johnson CPA
Phone
8603777217
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Annual symposium: sol's 2024 symposium held between november 22 and 23 at the fort mason center, san francisco, ca. Led by some of the most prominent and thoughtful voices on uap from government, academia, and technology, sol's meeting this year reinvigorates the uap conversation by showcasing new scientific discoveries, proposals for government reform, ideas for social action, and visions of technological innovation.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Public relations, brand development: program service expenses 14,815. Management and general expenses 365,776. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 380,591.”

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