WE CARE SOLAR

EIN: 300627106 501(c)(3) Health Care

BERKELEY, CA

Total Revenue
$12,950,499
Total Expenses
$8,956,934
Total Assets
$17,256,066
Net Assets
$16,517,995
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LAURA STACHEL MD
Phone
5107660206
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WE CARE SOLAR, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $13.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.0M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

WE CARE SOLAR DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,071,477 Revenue: $90,821

HEALTHCARE PROGRAM - WE CARE SOLAR DESIGNS AND DEPLOYS SOLAR ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE LIGHT AND POWER IN LOW RESOURCE HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. ITS TECHNOLOGY, THE WE CARE SOLAR SUITCASE, IS...

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HEALTHCARE PROGRAM - WE CARE SOLAR DESIGNS AND DEPLOYS SOLAR ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE LIGHT AND POWER IN LOW RESOURCE HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. ITS TECHNOLOGY, THE WE CARE SOLAR SUITCASE, IS A COMPLETE SOLAR SYSTEM POWERING LIGHTS, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, AND MEDICAL DEVICES, INCLUDING A FETAL HEART MONITOR, LED HEADLAMPS, AND BATTERY CHARGERS. ROBUST AND EASY TO USE, IT ENABLES EMERGENCY CARE WHERE ELECTRICITY IS UNRELIABLE, SUPPORTING SAFE DELIVERIES AT NIGHT, TIMELY REFERRALS, FETAL MONITORING, AND IMPROVED HEALTH WORKER SAFETY AND MORALE. WE CARE SOLAR TRAINS LOCAL PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN SYSTEMS TO ENSURE THEIR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. GENDER-INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING PROMOTES WOMEN AS SOLAR INSTALLERS AND TRAINERS, OPENING DOORS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,255,270 Revenue: $349,439

EDUCATION - WE SHARE SOLAR, THE EDUCATION PROGRAM OF WE CARE SOLAR, EMPOWERS TEACHERS TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME GLOBAL SOLAR SOLUTIONARIES. OUR STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM EQUIPS TEACHERS WITH PROFESSIONAL...

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EDUCATION - WE SHARE SOLAR, THE EDUCATION PROGRAM OF WE CARE SOLAR, EMPOWERS TEACHERS TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME GLOBAL SOLAR SOLUTIONARIES. OUR STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM EQUIPS TEACHERS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOLAR-STEM TRAINING, READY-TO-USE CURRICULA, AND HANDS-ON SOLAR SUITCASE LAB KITS. THESE TOOLS EMPOWER EDUCATORS TO INSPIRE MIDDLE- AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS TO TACKLE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS WITH SOLAR ELECTRICITY. OUR INTEGRATED CURRICULUM BLENDS STEM FUNDAMENTALS, CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE. THROUGH A UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP MODEL, SOLAR SUITCASES ARE DONATED TO OFF-GRID SCHOOLS IN AFRICA, GIVING STUDENTS A DIRECT CONNECTION TO GLOBAL IMPACT. SINCE 2013, OVER 69,000 STUDENTS LEARNED WITH WSS AND WE HAVE PROVIDED LIGHT TO 600,000+ STUDENTS THROUGH SOLAR SUITCASE INSTALLATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $315,191

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - WE CARE SOLAR'S TECHNOLOGY TEAM INCORPORATES ITS FIELD RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE SOLAR SUITCASE. IT STRIVES TO CREATE THE MOST ROBUST, RELIABLE...

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - WE CARE SOLAR'S TECHNOLOGY TEAM INCORPORATES ITS FIELD RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE SOLAR SUITCASE. IT STRIVES TO CREATE THE MOST ROBUST, RELIABLE, AND APPROPRIATE COMPACT SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM FOR RURAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DESIGN, WE CARE SOLAR COLLECTS DATA ON SOLAR SUITCASE USAGE AND IMPACT. IT ALSO IDENTIFIES AND TESTS MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH OUR 12V DC SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,163,312
Program Service Revenue $440,260
Investment Income $345,494
Other Revenue $1,433
TOTAL REVENUE $12,950,499

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,997,690
Fundraising Expenses $414,895
Program Expenses $7,641,938
Other Expenses $6,959,244
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,956,934

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,950,499 $8,598,821 +0.5%
Expenses $8,956,934 $4,509,026 +1.0%
Net Income $3,993,565 $4,089,795 0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
15
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$333,378
Total Directors
13
$168,084
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA E STACHEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$162,460 $5,624 $168,084
MAAME AFON YELBERT-SAI BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY NEAL BOARD VICE-CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT RINALDI TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH KADDU-SERWADDA SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PRIYANKA SHARMA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE ONYEJEKWE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM JOYCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNIE MARLENE BEWA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PUON PENN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN ROGERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NDOLA PRATA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WADSON MUCHEMWA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA PARSONS MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$159,727 $5,567 $165,294
SARAH JUDD DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$172,034 $0 $172,034
BRENT MOELLENBERG DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 40.00
Highest
$143,971 $5,326 $149,297
WENDY CROSS WE SHARE SOLAR SENIOR DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$141,596 $4,248 $145,844
KIMBERLY GORDON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$126,274 $12,813 $139,087
THO AMY DONHAUSER DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$118,804 $6,002 $124,806
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $12,950,499 $8,956,934 $17,256,066 $3,993,565
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,598,821 $4,509,026 $12,986,859 $4,089,795
2022 $4,157,340 $5,449,589 $9,398,478 $-1,292,249
2021 $5,857,780 $5,011,824 $11,118,538 $845,956
2020 $6,378,336 $4,973,224 $9,472,086 $1,405,112
2019 $7,298,453 $4,787,131 $8,774,394 $2,511,322
2018 $2,874,359 $4,443,236 $5,472,544 $-1,568,877
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