The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc
The development, promotion and advancement of renewable energy systems on block island.
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $256,579
- +64.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $280,354
- -49.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $130,231
- -73.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Block Island Health Services Block Island, RI | Energy Efficient Systems | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,579 | $280,354 | $130,231 | — | — |
| 2024 | $155,656 | $559,398 | $494,900 | $200,000 | 1 |
About The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Block Island, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $257K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc is led by Lars Trodson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lars Trodson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Draper
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Spier
Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Durden
Vice President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc
How large is The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc?
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc reported $257K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $280K.
What is The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc?
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Block Island, RI. It holds $257K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc operate?
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc's EIN?
The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2646033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
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