Solar Business Institute, operating under the name Solar Research Institute, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solar Research Institute 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 12/2021, Solar Research Institute generated $476.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $171.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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THE SOLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SRI) WAS FOUNDED TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF SOLAR ENERGY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, SRI PERFORMS A BROAD RANGE OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VIRGINIA SOLAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (VSWDI): SRI IS INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPING A SKILLED SOLAR ENERGY WORKFORCE. THE SOLAR HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE (SHINE) IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF TRAINING INDIVIDUALS IN UTILITY SCALE SOLAR INSTALLATION AND PLACING PROGRAM GRADUATES INTO SKILLED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL SOLAR INDUSTRY.
VIRGINIA LAND USE: SRI LED A SERIES OF WORKING GROUPS WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL JURISDICTIONS TO DISCUSS THE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL. IMPACTS OF UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR DEPLOYMENT AND OPTIONS FOR LOCALITIES TO ATTAIN GREATER TAX REVENUE FROM PROJECTS. MANY OF THESE SOLUTIONS ARE NOW BEING ADOPTED BY LOCALITIES,RESULTING IN GREATER REVENUE FOR SERVICES LIKE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND BROADBAND, BENEFITTING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VIRGINIANS.
VIRGINIA POLICY & REGULATORY: SRI PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL STAKEHOLDER SESSIONS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES, PUBLIC UTILITIES, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND SOLAR INSTALLERS TO DISCUSS RATE DESIGN AND BATTERY STORAGE ADOPTION. SRI WAS CRITICAL IN COLLECTING COMMENTS FROM THE LOCAL INDUSTRY AND SYNTHESIZING FEEDBACK FROM FIRMS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ethan Case Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Dutta President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Healy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Kraus Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $169,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $169,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $307,632 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $476,632 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $90,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,774 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $827 |
Information technology | $1,437 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $750 |
Total functional expenses | $171,788 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $338,607 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $338,607 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $338,607 |
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 | $338,607 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Solar Business Institute has recieved totaling $65,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $65,000 |
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