Johnson City, TN
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $180K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $483K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 168% operating deficit.
Black Bear Solar Institute is founded to research and demonstrate evolving concepts and technologies through a living laboratory of resilient communities which embody a healthy balance of human, animal, environmental and economic needs.
Environmental Education Center including Solar, Electric Transportation and Wildlife segments, each appealing to a different segment of the public to attract and capture interest in overall...
Environmental Education Center including Solar, Electric Transportation and Wildlife segments, each appealing to a different segment of the public to attract and capture interest in overall environmental effects of energy use and choices. Extension of Environmental Education outreach through eCO-COve, a comprehensive demonstration project for energy, air, and water quality. Covid restricted in-person activities so emphasis was turned to online education. 30,000+ reached through online activities
Energy Efficient Building and Solar - Research materials for public education and demonstration of energy efficient building retrofits including insulation, lighting, heating and refrigeration...
Energy Efficient Building and Solar - Research materials for public education and demonstration of energy efficient building retrofits including insulation, lighting, heating and refrigeration. Consulting with the National Park Service on solar power for Cades Cove Visitor Center. Demonstration solar installations at Earthshine Nature Programs, Tennessee 4H Camp and STEM Education, and Tanasi Girl Scouts Camp. Approximately 7,000 people reached through Educational Center displays and 30,000+ reached through online activities.
Electric Vehicle - Operate Battery Electric Vehicle for demonstration and public ride and drive events including National Drive Electric Week. Demonstrate use of public EV charging installations...
Electric Vehicle - Operate Battery Electric Vehicle for demonstration and public ride and drive events including National Drive Electric Week. Demonstrate use of public EV charging installations. Granting of Electric Vehicle Truck to 501c3 Earthshine Nature Programs to tow their mobile environmental education trailer.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $180,072 | $149,382 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $482,999 | $335,407 | +0.4% |
| Net Income | $-302,927 | $-186,025 | +0.6% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Robert E Harris | President | 20 |
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| Lisa L Stewart | Vice President | 5 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary-Joyce B Harris | Secretary | 10 |
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| Jennifer J Baldy | Treasurer | 5 |
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| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | $180,072 | $482,999 | $901,270 | $-302,927 |
| 2024 | $149,382 | $335,407 | $1,209,113 | $-186,025 |
| 2023 | $160,877 | $10,960 | $1,385,375 | $149,917 |
| 2022 | $193,898 | $14,135 | $1,239,383 | $179,763 |
| 2021 | $75,786 | $12,409 | $1,064,225 | $63,377 |
| 2020 | $104,110 | $40,153 | $1,008,613 | $63,957 |
| 2019 | $107,577 | $281,711 | $1,048,651 | $-174,134 |
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