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The Solar Initiative of Block Island Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Block Island, RI EIN: 88-2646033 Website

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

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

1state

States

Cities

Block Island

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grant2024 0 grants2025

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Block Island Health Services Block Island, RIEnergy Efficient Systems$200,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2025$256,579$280,354$130,231——
2024$155,656$559,398$494,900$200,0001

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.

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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)

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