Solar Youth Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Solar Youth Inc employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solar Youth Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Solar Youth Inc generated $804.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $792.4k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO ACHIEVE LIFELONG SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEARNING HUB: SOLAR YOUTH COLLABORATED WITH OTHER NEW HAVEN ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SAFE SPACES FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN REMOTE LEARNING WHILE SCHOOLS WERE SHUTTERED DUE TO COVID-19. 15 YOUTH WERE SERVED AT THE SITE THAT SOLAR YOUTH STAFF OPERATED.
STEWARD PROGRAM: SERVING CHILDREN AGED 5-12, THE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOLLOWS A UNIQUE KIDS EXPLORE! KIDS DO! KIDS TEACH! PROGRAM MODEL, IN WHICH YOUTH INVESTIGATE LOCAL ECOLOGY (KIDS EXPLORE!), DESIGN AND PERFORM SERVICE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (KIDS DO!), AND THEN TEACH WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED AND ACCOMPLISHED TO OTHERS (KIDS TEACH!). TEENAGE YOUTH EDUATOR INTERNS, WHO SERVE AS ROLE MODELS FOR THE STEWARDS, WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH PROGRAM STAFF AS THEY LEARN LEADERSHIP AND GENERAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, 83 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN ADDITION TO 24 YOUTH EDUCATOR INTERNS.
GREEN JOBS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: ONCE IN HIGH SCHOOL, YOUTH CAN APPLY TO BECOME PAID INTERNS. GREEN JOBS APPRENTICES LEARN CONCRETE SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT THEY DESIGN. THEY ALSO BUILD SKILLS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYABIITY SUCH AS CRITICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING, COMMUNICATION AND WORKING IN GROUPS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, 38 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH WERE SERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joanne Sciulli Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,408 |
Jennifer Milikowsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Gomez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Corinne Castro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Stanger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanne Moore Vice-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $309,853 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $492,815 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $802,668 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $806 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $804,233 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,193 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,102 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $460,091 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $64,173 |
Payroll taxes | $50,559 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,330 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,673 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,615 |
Information technology | $14,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $695 |
Insurance | $6,725 |
All other expenses | $17,532 |
Total functional expenses | $792,423 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $235,432 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $166,055 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $63,171 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,549 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $466,207 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,069 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $134,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $147,569 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $318,638 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $466,207 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Solar Youth Inc has recieved totaling $155,084.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pincus Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS FUND TO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP TRANSITION OBJECTIVES | $37,150 |
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Hamden, CT PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT WORKS OF THE RECIPIENT | $17,523 |
National Recreation Foundation Inc Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING THAT GETS ALL YOUTH ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS | $15,000 |
New Alliance Foundation Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GREEN JOBS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES TEENS WITH CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE, AND EFFECT CHANGE IN THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, WHILE BUILDING SKILLS, MOTIVATION, AND CONFIDENCE. | $15,000 |
The Eder Family Foundation Inc West Haven, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Samuel And Helene Soref Foundation Studio City, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $10,000 |
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