Solar Electric Light Fund
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1701564
Organization Overview
Solar Electric Light Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Solar Electric Light Fund employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solar Electric Light Fund 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 Electric Light Fund generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND (SELF) PROVIDES SOLAR POWER AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIFTH OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION LIVING WITHOUT ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY TO MEET GLOBAL CHALLENGES OF FOOD AND WATER SCARCITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF 24 NEW SOLAR POWERED PUMPING SYSTEMS FOR CLEAN WATER IN VILLAGES IN REMOTE NORTHERN BENIN TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO MORE THAN 80,000 PEOPLE. IN COOPERATION WITH PARTNER RAPE HURTS FOUNDATION, INSTALLED NEW STREETLIGHTS IN BUKYERIMBA, UGANDA TO IMPROVE SECURITY FOR WOMEN IN THE VILLAGE. WORKED WITH WHO TO MONITOR AND TROUBLESHOOT VACCINE REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO FACILITATE DISTRIBUTION OF COVID 19 VACCINES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Freling Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $189,000 |
Karen Allen Development Director | 40 | $109,131 | |
Jonathan W Postal Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Swig Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Swig Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $9,062 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,747,457 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $468,894 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,756,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $476,980 |
| Investment income | $248 |
| 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 | $3,233,747 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $189,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $348,555 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,661 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,886 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,934 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,582 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,803 |
| Office expenses | $12,432 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,486 |
| Travel | $4,555 |
| 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 | $21,180 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,046,303 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,495 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $682,506 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $420,556 |
| 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 | $7,632 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $395,108 |
| Total assets | $1,507,297 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,028 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $28,763 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $50,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $147,791 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $416,170 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $943,336 |
| 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 | $1,507,297 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Solar Electric Light Fund has recieved totaling $100,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Farvue Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Alliance For Climate Protection Washington, DC | $25,753,907 | $26,022,257 |
National Recreation & Park Association Ashburn, VA | $21,753,457 | $20,081,113 |
Clean Future Forum Inc Washington, DC | $8,962,972 | $9,558,489 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Council On Library And Information Resources Alexandria, VA | $9,356,231 | $5,065,712 |
Rights And Resources Institute Inc Washington, DC | $36,334,536 | $33,675,806 |
Business Network For Maryland Offshore Wind Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,195,711 | $11,516,807 |
Environmental Law Institute Inc Washington, DC | $12,016,596 | $6,844,953 |
Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc Annapolis, MD | $2,077,192 | $6,281,689 |
Nature Forward Inc Chevy Chase, MD | $13,470,867 | $5,136,432 |
Capital Region Land Conservancy Inc Richmond, VA | $3,496,641 | $3,866,671 |
Western Maryland Resource Conservation And Development Hagerstown, MD | $687,522 | $3,323,285 |