Solutions Project Inc
- Assets
- $35.0m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 10/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-3811348
Organization Overview
Solutions Project Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Solutions Project Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solutions Project 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 12/2022, Solutions Project Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Solutions Project Inc has awarded 738 individual grants totaling $29,480,561. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT FUNDS AND AMPLIFIES GRASSROOTS CLIMATE JUSTICE SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NARRATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS: WE CONNECT OUR PARTNERS WITH POLICYMAKERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, PHILANTHROPISTS, AND CORPORATIONS READY TO SCALE, JUST CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. WE PROVIDE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT FOR GRANTEE PARTNERS TO AMPLIFY THEIR WORK. WE ALSO LEVERAGE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ESTABLISHED ARTISTS AND ENTERTAINERS, CORPORATIONS, AND THE MEDIA TO AMPLIFY GROUND-UP EFFORTS. WE PROVIDE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT FOR GRANTEE PARTNERS TO AMPLIFY THEIR WORK.
GRANTMAKING: OUR FIGHTER FUND GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IMPROVING LIVES IN COMMUNITIES FACING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT CO-DEVELOPED THREE UNIQUE FUNDS TO SUPPORT INNOVATION IN THE CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENT: JUSTICE 40 ACCELERATOR, COMMUNICATING OUR POWER, AND FUND FOR FRONTLINE POWER.THE JUSTICE40 ACCELERATOR WAS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS AND CAPACITY TO DRAW DOWN FUNDING FOR FRONTLINE GROUPS ELIGIBLE FOR NEW FEDERAL INVESTMENTS. THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT PARTNERED WITH ELEVATE, GROUNDSWELL, HUMMINGBIRD FIRM, AND PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY TO MANAGE THE JUSTICE40 ACCELERATOR FUNDS. IN 2022, THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT FACILITATED $1,347,500 IN GRANTS TO 49 GRANTEES FOR THE JUSTICE40 ACCELERATOR.FUND FOR FRONTLINE POWER WAS CREATED TO ACCELERATE THE FLOW OF CAPITAL, LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND RESOURCES TO GRASSROOTS CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS. FULLY GOVERNED BY 13 FRONTLINE LEADERS, IT IS A $10 MILLION FUND SUPPORTING THE CRITICAL CLIMATE JUSTICE SOLUTIONS. THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT PARTNERED WITH CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE AND EDGE FUNDS NETWORK TO MANAGE THE FUND FOR FRONTLINE POWER FUNDS. THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT FACILITATED $140,000 IN PASS THROUGH FUNDS TO 13 GRANTEES IN 2022.COMMUNICATING OUR POWER IS DEDICATED FUNDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS STAFF AND NARRATIVE FELLOWSHIP PARTICIPATION. THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH CENTER FOR STORY-BASED STRATEGY AND CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE TO MANAGE THE COMMUNICATING OUR POWER FUNDS. THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT FACILITATED $2M IN GRANTS TO 20-GRANTEES TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Billy Parish Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Brandon Hurlbut Board Member, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Don Cheadle Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Favianna Rodriguez Board Member, Interim Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
George Goehl Board Member, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Justin Winters Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Story & Reach Communications Communication And Media Services | 12/30/22 | $166,887 |
Benjamin Canyon Gass Communication And Media Services | 12/30/22 | $105,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $8,781,081 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,781,081 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $683,900 |
| Investment income | $27,646 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,303,945 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,188,682 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,265,998 |
| 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. | $362,730 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,273 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,128,159 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,815 |
| Other employee benefits | $536,645 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,769 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,078 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,435 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,211,754 |
| Advertising and promotion | $123,042 |
| Office expenses | $4,300 |
| Information technology | $13,789 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,969 |
| Travel | $163,722 |
| 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 | $37,243 |
| Insurance | $19,347 |
| All other expenses | $13,318 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,268,549 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,337,287 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,523,428 |
| 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 | $83,031 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,901 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $488 |
| Total assets | $34,968,135 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $849,663 |
| 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 | $4,977,317 |
| Total liabilities | $5,826,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,991,138 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,150,017 |
| 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 | $34,968,135 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Solutions Project Inc has awarded $13,570,998 in support to 292 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTION CENTER ON RACE AND THE ECONOMY INS PURPOSE: GOS FF Capacity Building | $50,000 |
ACTION ST LOUIS PURPOSE: GOS FF-RR Climate Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Grant | $10,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY PURPOSE: GOS FF Capacity Building to Native Organizers Alliance | $100,000 |
ALABAMA INTERFAITH & POWER LIGHT PURPOSE: Communicating Our Power pass-through grant to The People's Justice Council | $100,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: GOS FF Capacity Building to Philly Thrive | $50,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: GOS FF Capacity Building to Youth vs Apocalypse | $30,000 |