Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose: the purposes of oregon solar energy education fund are exclusively those allowed for organizations defined under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue …
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Visit oseef.orgAbout Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund
Oseef's largest accomplishments were participating in regulatory processes to increase access to solar, as expressed by our professional fees expenses and our staff salaries. Our second largest success was planning to make the solar workforce more inclusive, as demonstrated both by staff salary and by sub-grant expenses.
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Mission
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose: the purposes of oregon solar energy education fund are exclusively those allowed for organizations defined under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. In acknowledgment of the fact that the sun provides us with vast amounts of untapped energy in the form of direct solar radiation, wind currents, biomass growth, and ocean temperature gradients, the oregon solar energy education fund is incorporated to promote solar energy development in accord with the following purposes: (a) to promote, foster and advance, through cooperative action of the solar energy industry of the state served by the education fund, the economic application and public understanding of solar energy. (b) to provide cooperation and liaison with other persons, organizations and institutions having an interest in solar energy. (c) to cooperate in and contribute towards the enhancement of widespread understanding of the various applications of solar energy through publ
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOregon Solar Energy Education Fund is a registered environment nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 834335546. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $691K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 834335546. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund has $691K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $691K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Oseef's largest accomplishments were participating in regulatory processes to increase access to solar, as expressed by our professional fees expenses and our staff salaries. Our second largest success was planning to make the solar workforce more inclusive, as demonstrated both by staff salary and by sub-grant expenses. Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $691K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 834335546, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
OREGON SOLAR ENERGY EDUCATION FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund
- What is Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund?
- Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. Oseef's largest accomplishments were participating in regulatory processes to increase access to solar, as expressed by our professional fees expenses and our staff salaries. Our second largest success was planning to make the solar workforce more inclusive, as demonstrated both by staff salary and by sub-grant expenses.
- When was Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund founded?
- Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund?
- Angela Crowley-Koch serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund trustworthy?
- Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 834335546.
- What is Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund's website?
- http://oseef.org