American Solar Energy Society Inc
- Assets
- $198.5k
- Revenue
- $572.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 01/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 59-1768923
Organization Overview
American Solar Energy Society Inc is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Solar Energy Society Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Solar Energy Society 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, American Solar Energy Society Inc generated $572.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $613.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACCELERATE EQUITABLE SOLAR ADOPTION AND UNIVERSAL SUSTAINABLE LIVING BY EDUCATING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EVENTS: EACH SUMMER ASES HOSTS A NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE, BRINGING TOGETHER SCHOLARS, SCIENTISTS, ACTIVISTS, POLITICIANS, INDUSTRY MEMBERS, AND INTERESTED CITIZENS TO LEARN AND COLLABORATE OVER 4 DAYS OF DISCUSSIONS, WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL EVENTS. EACH FALL WE PUT ON THE NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR WHICH IS THE LARGEST GRASSROOTS SUSTAINABLE LIVING EVENT IN THE UNITED STATES, WITH TOURS HELD IN ALL 50 STATES. WE ALSO HOST THE ASES WEBINAR SERIES FOR PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.
EQUITABLE SOLAR DEPLOYMENT: RESPONDING TO THE NEED TO GREATLY ACCELERATE THE PACE OF AN EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO 100% RE, ASES CREATED THE ZERO EMISSIONS NETWORK (ZEN) PROGRAM. ZEN'S MISSION IS PROJECT BASED AND STUDENT POWERED EQUITABLE DEPLOYMENT OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND OTHER CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROJECTS TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY TO HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED DEMOGRAPHICS. ZEN IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE OGLALA LAKOTA PEOPLE ON A SOLAR PROJECT AT THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: ASES IS THE FISCAL AGENT OF THE CLEAN ENERGY CREDIT UNION (CECU), A GREEN BANK THAT FINANCES LOANS FOR CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS. ASES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING DONATED FUNDS DIRECTED TO CECU.
PUBLICATIONS: ASES WAS FOUNDED IN 1954, AND SINCE 1987 PUBLISHES QUARTERLY PRINT AND ONLINE MAGAZINE SOLAR TODAY WITH THE LATEST TRENDS AND CUTTING EDGE IDEAS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING. SOLAR TODAY IS DISTRIBUTED IN 49 STATES AND 18 COUNTRIES. WE ALSO WIDELY CIRCULATE OUR BI-WEEKLY ONLINE NEWSLETTER, SOLAR@WORK, WHICH IS TAILORED TO RE PROFESSIONALS AND GETS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 OPENS PER MAILING. WE REGULARLY COVER INFORMATION REGARDING TECHNOLOGY, POLICY, SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE, BUSINESS INNOVATORS, AND WORLD AFFAIRS REGARDING ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
MEMBERSHIP: IN 2023 ASES HAD APPROXIMATELY 20,000 CURRENTLY ACTIVE MEMBERS IN THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AT ALL LEVELS FROM STUDENT DIGITAL TO PROFESSIONAL AND LIFETIME MEMBERS. WE MAINTAIN STRONG TIES WITH 39 LOCAL CHAPTERS, INCLUDING 12 THAT PARTICIPATE IN JOINT MEMBERSHIP WITH ASES, AND 14 WHICH ARE STUDENT CHAPTERS BASED AT UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AROUND THE COUNTRY. OUR BUSINESS MEMBERS ENJOY JOINT MEMBERSHIP WITH OUR GLOBAL AFFILIATE THE INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY BASED IN GERMANY. ASES HOSTS A FORUM OF SOLAR ENTHUSIASTS AND PROFESSIONALS WHERE MEMBERS CAN EXCHANGE IDEAS AND HELP ONE ANOTHER SOLVE CHALLENGES IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ARENAS INVOLVING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carly Rixham Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $114,960 |
Benjamin Luce Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Karen Soares Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dara Bortman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Tom Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Debbie Coleman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $185,284 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $206,082 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $391,366 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $169,567 |
| Investment income | $1,672 |
| 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 | $301 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $572,774 |
| 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. | $118,146 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,064 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $182,768 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,780 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,536 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,529 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,044 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,046 |
| Advertising and promotion | $673 |
| Office expenses | $74,090 |
| Information technology | $38,518 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,760 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $94,607 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,507 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $613,926 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,147 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,291 |
| 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 | $22,033 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $104,999 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $198,470 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,428 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,000 |
| 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 | $18,428 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $180,042 |
| 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 | $198,470 |