Solar United Neighbors
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Solar United Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2014, with $13,724,497 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1350 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 412, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 46-2462990 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.7M
▲ 49.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.5M
Net assets
$10.2M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 United Neighbors— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +16% 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 United Neighbors: 11 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A 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 United Neighbors— 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 United Neighbors: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1350 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 412, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $409K (FY2014) to $13.7M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $10.2M
Operating margin
16.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.7M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$10.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,724,497▲49.1% | $11,468,649▲41.3% | $10,167,545▲28.5% | $11,729,791▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,203,291▲49.4% | $8,116,997▲33.5% | $7,911,697▲15.9% | $8,627,013▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,158,947▼32.9% | $6,079,147▲28.3% | $6,825,403▲1.2% | $7,433,806▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,177,956▲112% | $4,737,940▲27.2% | $6,745,603▲193% | $7,152,492▲139% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,323,784▼14.5% | $3,724,015▼16.2% | $2,305,587▲41.4% | $2,993,933▲57.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,057,647▲75.1% | $4,446,537▲42.7% | $1,630,818▲99.0% | $1,899,761▲88.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,888,830▲118% | $3,115,473▲189% | $819,706▲26.1% | $1,006,951▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,327,684▲75.0% | $1,077,887▲55.7% | $649,992▲62.4% | $688,807▲51.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $758,581▲85.3% | $692,121▲758% | $400,195▲19.9% | $454,894▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $409,277 | $80,712 | $333,735 | $338,735 | 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.
Grants received · $13.8M total
76 grants to Solar United Neighbors totaling $13.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future. general operating support. | 2024 | $1,594,800 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To support capacity building | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Conservation and climate | 2024 | $1,065,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $160,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Expanding equitable solar access in central indiana | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Scaling solar adoption in greater cleveland | 2024 | $37,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Energy resources conservation & development | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $8,972 |
| New Venture Fund | Conservation and climate | 2023 | $1,030,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. general operating support. | 2023 | $857,500 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - social services | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $125,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Solar United Neighbors a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Solar United Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2462990, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Solar United Neighbors's EIN?
- Solar United Neighbors's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2462990.
- How much revenue does Solar United Neighbors report?
- Solar United Neighbors reported $13,724,497 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Solar United Neighbors have?
- CharityIndex grades Solar United Neighbors B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Solar United Neighbors (EIN 46-2462990) 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.