Solar United Neighbors Inc
Solar United Neighbors builds and promotes locally based renewable energy projects and policies in order to protect the environment and human health.
Solar United Neighbors Inc at a glance
In short: Solar United Neighbors Inc gave $152K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,384
- +509.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,795
- +103.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $11,729,791
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Solar United Neighbors Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Solar United Neighbors Inc
Who Solar United Neighbors Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Earth Spark International ($111K). Together the top 3 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Spark International Washington, DC | DOE ERF program in Puerto Rico. | $111,384 |
| One Roof Community Housing Duluth, MN | To support of income-qualified solar program. | $21,000 |
| Solar Rights Alliance San Diego, CA | Solar industry outreach and relationship building for 2024 | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,729,791 | $13,724,497 | $11,468,649 | $152,384 | 3 | $82,313 |
| 2023 | $8,627,013 | $9,203,291 | $8,116,997 | $25,000 | 1 | $13,429 |
| 2022 | $7,433,806 | $6,158,947 | $6,079,147 | $25,000 | 1 | $3,958 |
| 2021 | $7,152,492 | $9,177,956 | $4,737,940 | — | — | $2,301 |
| 2020 | $2,993,933 | $4,323,784 | $3,724,015 | $25,000 | 1 | $2,695 |
About Solar United Neighbors Inc
Based on IRS filings
Solar United Neighbors Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $82K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Solar United Neighbors Inc is led by Anya Schoolman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 8 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anya Schoolman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Courtney Cuff
Board Chair
Chair → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Gallagher
Development Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $136K (2024)
Glen Brand
Vice President Policy & Advocacy
Vice President of Policy & Advocacy → Vice President Policy & Advocacy, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Angela DeMonbreun
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$94K (2021) → $119K (2024)
Corey Ramsden
Vice President Go Solar Programs
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Annie Wolf
Vice President Community Impact
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $111K (2024)
MacKenzie Arbogust
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$55K (2024)
Vivien Watts
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024)
Diego Morley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Farrell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Rigby
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Sitaraman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Hauenstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Archambault
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bentham Ben Paulos
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Redden
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hamilton
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Bowles
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Steele
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Emily Stiever (2020–2023) — Vice President Outreach & Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Karl R. Rabago (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Kunkel (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christina McHenry (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Frank (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Randall Speck (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chrissie McHenry (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $148K, to Anya Schoolman (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Solar United Neighbors Inc
How much does Solar United Neighbors Inc give each year?
Solar United Neighbors Inc gave $152K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Solar United Neighbors Inc's typical grant size?
Solar United Neighbors Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,000, and its average grant was $50,795, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Solar United Neighbors Inc give grants?
Solar United Neighbors Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (14%) and California (13%).
Does Solar United Neighbors Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Solar United Neighbors Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Solar United Neighbors Inc?
Solar United Neighbors Inc reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What is Solar United Neighbors Inc?
Solar United Neighbors Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Solar United Neighbors Inc's EIN?
Solar United Neighbors Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2462990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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