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.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$394K
-61.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-57.6% YoY
About The Solar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Solar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in ALBANY, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 10 grants totaling $394K. Net investment income was $8.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,680,261 |
| Revenue | $1,336,664 | $3,337,442 |
| Expenses | $1,592,212 | $3,371,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8 | $23 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez ($104,219), Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation ($62,047), Solar Energy Industries Association Inc ($59,175).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MAYAGUEZ MOZAMBIQUE, PR | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $104,219 |
| US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $62,047 |
| SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $59,175 |
| NORTH AMERICAN BOARD OF CERTIFIED ENERGY PRACTITIONERS INC CLIFTON PARK, NY | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $49,170 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RESEARCH FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $32,432 |
| BROOKS ENGINEERING RICHMOND, VA | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $28,598 |
| NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $25,820 |
| THE CADMUS GROUP LLC FKA MEISTER CONSULTING GROUP INC WALTHAM, MA | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $13,488 |
| ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE PALO ALTO, CA | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $10,977 |
| THE REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT MONTPELIER, VT | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | $8,495 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY POWELL | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT SKLAR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ABIGAIL HOPPER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LEE PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS STARRS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Solar Foundation?
The Solar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in ALBANY, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does The Solar Foundation operate?
The Solar Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Pr, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does The Solar Foundation award?
In 2021, The Solar Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $394K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Solar Foundation's EIN?
The Solar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1089260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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