Solhomes Inc
SolHomes supports resilient and sustainable energy for critical infrastructure in emerging economies
Solhomes Inc at a glance
In short: Solhomes Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $15,050
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,525
- Median grant
- $7,525
- Total assets
- $50,345
- -82.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Solhomes Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was GRID Alternatives ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GRID Alternatives Oakland, CA | Kalika Khetu is a remote village located in the Jumla district of western Nepal. Its health center serves as a medical clinic and birthing center to approximately 4,500 people from the village of Kalika Khetu and surrounding communities. In July 2021 GRID Alternatives supported financially by SolHomes and partner Gham Power installed a 4.875 kW photovoltaic system on the roof of the Kalika Khetu Primary Health Center. | $10,000 |
| Footprint Project Minneapolis, MN | Footprint Project deploys Solar and Batteries to those who need them the most after climate disasters. They have been on the ground in response to Hurricane Ida since Sep 3 2021. Footprint Project will remain in Southeast Louisiana until the lights come back on in communities hardest hit by the storm. SolHomes along with DER Task Force partnered with the Footprint Project to support them financially for the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Project. | $5,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50,345 | $214,572 | $447,633 | $15,050 | 2 |
| 2020 | $283,406 | $287,295 | $10,279 | — | — |
About Solhomes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Solhomes Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Solhomes Inc is led by Jonah Messinger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jonah Messinger
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akash Jain
Secretary Vice President
Secretary → Secretary Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isha Kulkarni
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shashikiran Duraisamy
Treasurer Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mayur Mistry (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Solhomes Inc
How much does Solhomes Inc give each year?
Solhomes Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is Solhomes Inc?
Solhomes Inc reported $50K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $215K.
What is Solhomes Inc?
Solhomes Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chevy Chase, MD. It holds $50K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Solhomes Inc operate?
Solhomes Inc has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is Solhomes Inc's EIN?
Solhomes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4458904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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