RURAL RENEWABLE ENERGY ALLIANCE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAURENCE CHAMBERLAIN

Phone

2182086060

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RURAL RENEWABLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, founded in 2000, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $36K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $149K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 317% operating deficit.

Mission

TO MAKE SOLAR ENERGY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE OF ALL INCOME LEVELS AND WORK TO REDUCE POVERTY IN THE REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $107,362

IN ORDER TO MAKE SOLAR ENERGY ACCESSIBLE RREAL OPERATES A SOLAR ARRAY THAT PROVIDES SOLAR ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ON THE TRIBAL RESERVATION OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF...

IN ORDER TO MAKE SOLAR ENERGY ACCESSIBLE RREAL OPERATES A SOLAR ARRAY THAT PROVIDES SOLAR ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ON THE TRIBAL RESERVATION OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE. IN ADDITION, RREAL HAS PARTNERED WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHAPTERS AND OTHER INCOME QUALIFIED HOUSING DEVELOPERSTO LEAD THE EFFORT OF SECURING SOLAR SYSTEMS FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS THROUGH ITS SOLAR FOR HUMANITY PROGRAM. IN 2025, RREAL LAUNCHED A NEW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROGRAM TO ASSIST NON-PROFITS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH EVALUATION OF SOLAR READINESS, ENGAGEMENT/SELECTION OF SOLAR INSTALLER, RESEARCHING OF FUNDING OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE WITH GRANT WRITING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,485

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,207

Other Revenue $21,039

TOTAL REVENUE $35,731

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $89,239

Fundraising Expenses $11,351

Program Expenses $107,362

Other Expenses $59,822

TOTAL EXPENSES $149,061

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$35,731	$47,055	-0.2%
Expenses	$149,061	$135,898	+0.1%
Net Income	$-113,330	$-88,843	+0.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURENCE CHAMBERLAIN	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE RASLEY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY CARLIN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CALEB DOGEAGLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA BIRCH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL HELSTROM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2025	$35,731	$149,061	$287,213	$-113,330
2024	$47,055	$135,898	$411,457	$-88,843
2023	$400,786	$140,546	$522,143	$260,240
2022	$157,993	$270,799	$279,650	$-112,806
2021	$808,415	$982,153	$404,983	$-173,738
2020	$556,124	$838,207	$713,698	$-282,083
2019	$1,784,419	$1,730,815	$1,061,235	$53,604
2018	$1,883,259	$1,639,453	$1,570,074	$243,806