California Solar Energy Industries Association is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1978. 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 12/2023, California Solar Energy Industries Association employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Solar Energy Industries Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, California Solar Energy Industries Association generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION DBA CALIFORNIA SOLAR & STORAGE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF SOLAR THERMAL, PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND ENERGY STORAGE BY EDUCATING CONSUMERS, SUPPORTING SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE LEGISLATION AND REGULATION, AND CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN A PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL MANNER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SOLAR ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE LEGISLATION AND REGULATION; MAINTAINS A WEBSITE TO ANSWER COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE; PROVIDES SOLAR ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE TRAINING AND INFORMATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bernadette Del Chiaro Executive Director | 40 | $205,040 | |
Brad Heavner Policy Director | 40 | $195,056 | |
Kathleen Unger Sr Policy Advisor | 40 | $162,000 | |
Joshua Buswell Charkow Sr Policy Advisor | 40 | $144,008 | |
Meghan Vincent-Jones Marketing Director | 40 | $138,500 | |
Benjamin Dinces-Davis Policy Associate | 40 | $123,533 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Rally Public Relations | 12/30/23 | $234,131 |
Shute Mihaly & Weinberger Llp Legal | 12/30/23 | $171,717 |
Stone Advocacy Llc Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $114,000 |
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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,332,423 |
Investment income | $16,044 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $125,882 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,502,723 |
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. | $205,040 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,059,433 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,051 |
Other employee benefits | $33,016 |
Payroll taxes | $93,814 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $179,717 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $980 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $121,420 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $390,205 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,853 |
Office expenses | $22,821 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,145 |
Travel | $25,579 |
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 | $2,839 |
Insurance | $9,930 |
All other expenses | $9,717 |
Total functional expenses | $2,320,308 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,784,615 |
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 | $7,561 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,792,176 |
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 | $5,032 |
Total liabilities | $5,032 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,787,144 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,792,176 |