Pennsylvania Solar Center
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Mission
We provide trusted guidance to usher all pennsylvanians into the clean energy economy to reach a sustainable and resilient tomorrow.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Pennsylvania Solar Center 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPennsylvania Solar Center is a registered environment nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 863234821. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Pennsylvania Solar Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 863234821. 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.
Pennsylvania Solar Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Pennsylvania Solar Center is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Pennsylvania Solar Center has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Pennsylvania Solar Center 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 $1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Pennsylvania Solar Center. 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, Pennsylvania Solar Center 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Information on how we can walk you through every step of the way to getting powered by solar in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Solar Center is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Pennsylvania Solar Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pennsylvania Solar Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 863234821, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
PENNSYLVANIA SOLAR CENTER 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 (1)
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1 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 2 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 · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Pennsylvania Solar Center
- What is Pennsylvania Solar Center?
- Pennsylvania Solar Center is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Information on how we can walk you through every step of the way to getting powered by solar in Pennsylvania
- When was Pennsylvania Solar Center founded?
- Pennsylvania Solar Center was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Pennsylvania Solar Center?
- Sharon Pillar serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Pennsylvania Solar Center located?
- Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
- What is Pennsylvania Solar Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Pennsylvania Solar Center trustworthy?
- Pennsylvania Solar Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Pennsylvania Solar Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 863234821.
- What is Pennsylvania Solar Center's website?
- http://www.pasolarcenter.org