Vote Solar fights for a 100% clean energy transition that puts the interests, health and well-being of people at its center.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.7M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$88K
+827.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+131.9% YoY
About Vote Solar
Based on IRS filings
Vote Solar is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $596K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,678,705 | $14,841,283 | $15,251,412 |
| Revenue | $9,548,879 | $9,365,023 | $7,417,991 |
| Expenses | $9,488,163 | $9,681,702 | $8,701,220 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $596,168 | $359,634 | $45,791 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gridlab ($42,625), Community Power ($19,500), Soulardarity ($19,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Power Coon Rapids, MN | Grid Equity Midwest (GEM) Coalition | $19,500 |
| Gridlab Berkeley, CA | Grid Equity Midwest (GEM) Coalition | $42,625 |
| Illinois Peoples Action Bloomington, IL | Grid Equity Midwest (GEM) Coalition | $6,500 |
| Soulardarity Highland Park, MI | Grid Equity Midwest (GEM) Coalition | $19,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachu Constantine | Executive Dir. | 40 | $268,436 |
| Sean Garren DeKrey | Secretary & CPO | 40 | $208,924 |
| Elizabeth Brooks | CFO | 40 | $202,466 |
| Nathan Phelps | Mng Dir Regulatory | 40 | $180,286 |
| Irina Cortez | Talent Officer | 40 | $176,754 |
| William Kenworthy | Sr Reg. Dir. Mdwt | 40 | $163,439 |
| Marta Tomic | Mng Dir Nat Prgm | 40 | $163,855 |
| Ayesha Herian | Chief of Staff | 40 | $168,271 |
| Lindsay Hallock | Dpt Prgm Dir. Stst | 40 | $150,110 |
| Zaid Ashai | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Rob Wallace | Director | 1 | — |
| Steph Speirs | Director | 1 | — |
| Curtis Seymour | Director | 1 | — |
| Tarak Shah | Director | 1 | — |
| Jon Carson | Director | 1 | — |
| Heather McTeer Toney | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vote Solar?
Vote Solar is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $14.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vote Solar?
As of 2024, Vote Solar holds $14.7M in total assets with $9.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $88K in 2024.
Where does Vote Solar operate?
Vote Solar has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina.
What size grants does Vote Solar award?
In 2024, Vote Solar awarded 4 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vote Solar's EIN?
Vote Solar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4396728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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