Solar Rating & Certification Corp
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Solar Rating & Certification Corp is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Cntry Clb Hls, Illinois, registered in 1982, with $471,272 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
4051 Flossmoor Rd, Cntry Clb Hls, IL, 60478 EIN 52-1220979 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$471K
▼ 6.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$515K
Net assets
-$706K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Solar Rating & Certification Corp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Solar Rating & Certification Corp: 0 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Solar Rating & Certification Corp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Solar Rating & Certification Corp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4051 Flossmoor Rd, Cntry Clb Hls, IL, 60478
- City
- Cntry Clb Hls
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $615K (FY2013) to $471K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets -$706K
Operating margin
-9.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$316K
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
-$706K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $471,272▼6.3% | $514,660▲6.9% | -$706,421▼6.5% | $315,833▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $502,808▼9.8% | $481,564▼4.9% | -$663,033▲3.1% | $322,057▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $557,152▲14.2% | $506,336▲8.5% | -$684,277▲6.9% | $342,964▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $487,818▲12.4% | $466,580▲2.3% | -$735,093▲2.8% | $298,592▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $434,026▼10.8% | $455,973▲2.5% | -$756,331▼3.0% | $251,967▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $486,543▼10.1% | $444,887▼11.9% | -$734,384▲5.4% | $274,875▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $541,119▼14.2% | $504,984▼37.6% | -$776,040▲4.4% | $244,370▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $630,650▲34.5% | $809,421▼3.0% | -$812,175▼21.4% | $187,769▼46.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $468,978▼14.2% | $834,675▼22.1% | -$669,257▼61.0% | $350,685▲199% | 990 |
| 2015 | $546,424▼13.6% | $1,072,126▲29.1% | -$415,664▼478% | $117,480▼34.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $632,559▲2.9% | $830,546▼8.3% | $109,975▼68.4% | $179,876▼64.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $614,784 | $905,425▼14.8% | $348,203▼44.9% | $499,928▼25.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,063,066▲0.2% | $631,579▼23.6% | $670,539▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,060,561 | $826,408 | $867,511 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Solar Rating & Certification Corp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Solar Rating & Certification Corp is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1220979, based in Cntry Clb Hls, Illinois.
- What is Solar Rating & Certification Corp's EIN?
- Solar Rating & Certification Corp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1220979.
- How much revenue does Solar Rating & Certification Corp report?
- Solar Rating & Certification Corp reported $471,272 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Solar Rating & Certification Corp have?
- CharityIndex grades Solar Rating & Certification Corp D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Solar Rating & Certification Corp (EIN 52-1220979) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.