THE SOLAR FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARRY SHERWOOD

Phone

5186217379

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE SOLAR FOUNDATION, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF THE WORLD'S MOST ABUNDANT ENERGY SOURCE: THE SUN. THROUGH OUR LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH, AND CAPACITY BUILDING, WE CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ACHIEVE A PROSPEROUS FUTURE IN WHICH SOLAR AND SOLAR-COMPATIBLE TECHNOLOGIES ARE INTEGRATED INTO ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,067,824

ENERGY PROGRAMS ARE FEDERAL FUNDS PROGRAMS AND INCLUDE:SOLSMART PROVIDES NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND NO-COST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES SEEKING TO MAKE IT FASTER, EASIER, AND...

ENERGY PROGRAMS ARE FEDERAL FUNDS PROGRAMS AND INCLUDE:SOLSMART PROVIDES NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND NO-COST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES SEEKING TO MAKE IT FASTER, EASIER, AND MORE AFFORDABLE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO INSTALL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.SOLAR READY VETS NETWORK CONNECTS TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES WITH SOLAR INDUSTRY TRAINING, CREDENTIALING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.PUERTO RICO SOLAR BUSINESS ACCELERATOR SUPPORTS SOLAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND MICROGRID DEVELOPMENT IN PUERTO RICO.

Program 2

Expenses: $94,979

OTHER PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT THE ENERGY PROGRAMS AND CENSUS AND INCLUDE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN CITIES CLIMATE CHALLENGE.

Program 3

Expenses: $8,987

SOLAR JOBS CENSUS IS THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE U.S. SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY, NATIONWIDE AND BY STATE.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,309,350

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $8

Other Revenue $27,306

TOTAL REVENUE $1,336,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $394,421

Salaries & Benefits $563,810

Fundraising Expenses $234

Program Expenses $1,171,790

Other Expenses $633,981

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,592,212

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$1,336,664	$3,337,442	-0.6%
Expenses	$1,592,212	$3,371,093	-0.5%
Net Income	$-255,548	$-33,651	+6.6%

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

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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

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
MARY POWELL	CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT SKLAR	SECRETARY/TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABIGAIL HOPPER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE PETERSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS STARRS	DIRECTOR	0.50	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
2021	$1,336,664	$1,592,212	No data	$-255,548
2020	$3,337,442	$3,371,093	$1,680,261	$-33,651
2019	$3,003,410	$3,628,413	$1,159,081	$-625,003
2018	$4,055,571	$3,783,318	$1,974,776	$272,253