Little Sun Inc is located in Larchmont, NY. The organization was established in 2019. As of 12/2023, Little Sun Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Sun 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 12/2023, Little Sun Inc generated $564.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (29.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DESIGN AND DELIVER AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO TAKE CLIMATE ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD SECURITY- PROVIDING FUNDING AND EQUIPMENT TO AID LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, PRIMARILY FOCUSING ON IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS OF LOCAL FARMERS WITHOUT ELECTRICITY. PROGRAM PROVIDES SOLAR POWERED EGG INCUBATION, RICE MILLING, IRRIGATION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA.
HEALTH - PROVIDING SOLAR POWERED DEVICES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH FACILITIES IN RUTAL AREAS THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY. PROVIDING INTEGRATED SOLAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN REMOTE COUNTRIES TO FACILITATE LIGHTING, COLD STORAGE, AND PROVIDING POWER TO MEDICAL DEVICES AND LABRATORY SERVICES.
SOLAR LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR HOMES - SALES AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR HOME SYSTEMS IN THE MUMBWA, ZAMBIA RURAL COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS PARTICIPATING FAMILIES TO LIGHT THEIR HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES TO STAY SECURE AND OPEN AFTER DARK. LITTLE SUN ZAMBIA EMPLOYS LOCAL INDIVIDUALS FOR SALES AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. LITTLE SUN ALSO LAUNCHED A MESH SYSTEM THAT ENABLES HOMES TO PROVIDE SURPLUS SOLAR ENERGY TO NEARBY BUILDINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Heller Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Schwartz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Ryerson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Kyte Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Rogers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clay Tarica Director Of Art & Philanth | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $107,497 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $563,920 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $563,920 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $154 |
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 | $564,320 |
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 | $1,714,823 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $150,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $51,574 |
Payroll taxes | $12,278 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,942 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $48,012 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,879 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,489 |
All other expenses | $823 |
Total functional expenses | $2,033,172 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $536,478 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $506,560 |
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 | $50,139 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,093,177 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,587 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $33,587 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $478,528 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $581,062 |
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 | $1,093,177 |