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Solar Village Project Inc

Working to solve the problems of energy poverty and climate change.

International Crofton, MD EIN: 471884355 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Solar Village Project Inc

Provided solar arrays for 10 rural health centers in uttar pradesh india. Provided solar arrays for 3 rural schools in maharashtra india. Initiated extensive market research to determine the interest in solar for impoverished rural communitiesand ran a solar microfinance pilot providing 45 village homes with solar power.

Founded
Headquarters
Crofton, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Working to solve the problems of energy poverty and climate change.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 31.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.5% of total expenses ($35,385 of $156,990).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Solar Village Project Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 98% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (7 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Solar Village Project Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Crofton, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471884355. 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 $114K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Solar Village Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471884355. 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.

Solar Village Project Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Solar Village Project Inc is located in Crofton, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Solar Village Project Inc has $114K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Solar Village Project Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $114K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Solar Village Project Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Solar Village Project Inc 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 68% 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.

Provided solar arrays for 10 rural health centers in uttar pradesh india. Provided solar arrays for 3 rural schools in maharashtra india. Initiated extensive market research to determine the interest in solar for impoverished rural communitiesand ran a solar microfinance pilot providing 45 village homes with solar power. Solar Village Project Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $114K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Solar Village Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Solar Village Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471884355, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Joe K••••••
President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Not a ray of solar power in Dharnai, Bihar's first solar village | Ground report - The Federal
Nov 2025
thefederal.com
MNRE Revamps Model Solar Village Guidelines to Power Rural India with Rooftop Solar - Energetica India Magazine
Jul 2025
www.energetica-india.net
Summit Group's Solar Village Project Wins Global Recognition for Rural Energy Innovation - Business Wire
May 2025
www.businesswire.com
Rwanga Foundation launches Iraq’s first off-grid solar village in Erbil - 964media
Apr 2025
en.964media.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Summit-Friendship Solar Village wins Reuters’ Global Energy Transition Awards - Dhaka Tribune
Jul 2024
www.dhakatribune.com
Stalled Geneva Solar Village apartment project in Geneva back on track - Finger Lakes Times
Feb 2024
www.fltimes.com
StanChart, Friendship light up char village with solar power - The Daily Star
Feb 2024
www.thedailystar.net
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Earth Day: Reolink Highlights Solar Camera Solutions and Partners With Solar Village Project - Newswire.com
Apr 2023
www.newswire.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Island Village In Bangladesh To Be Solarised Courtesy Corporate Sponsorship - Saur Energy
Nov 2022
www.saurenergy.com
Standard Chartered Bank comes forward to start FRIENDSHIP solar village - The Business Standard
Oct 2022
www.tbsnews.net
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 58 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2014
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Solar Village Project Inc

What is Solar Village Project Inc?
Solar Village Project Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Crofton, United States. Provided solar arrays for 10 rural health centers in uttar pradesh india. Provided solar arrays for 3 rural schools in maharashtra india. Initiated extensive market research to determine the interest in solar for impoverished rural communitiesand ran a solar microfinance pilot providing 45 village homes with solar power.
When was Solar Village Project Inc founded?
Solar Village Project Inc was founded in 2014.
Who leads Solar Village Project Inc?
Joe Kselman serves as President.
Where is Solar Village Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Crofton, MD, United States.
What is Solar Village Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Solar Village Project Inc trustworthy?
Solar Village Project Inc 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 Solar Village Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 471884355.
What is Solar Village Project Inc's website?
http://www.solarvillageproject.org