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Solarbuddy Inc

We exist to create awareness and tackle the issues surrounding energy poverty by gifting innovative, sustainable solutions to illuminate the lives of children worldwide.

International Tacoma, WA EIN: 843937145 (IRS) Reg: 84-3937145 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Solarbuddy Inc

SolarBuddy is an impact organisation uniting a global community to illuminate the futures of all children. One of the biggest obstacles we face is extreme energy poverty. It is a complex challenge, impacting the health and well-being, educational outcomes, and economic stability of the communities experiencing it as well as our environment. Just imagine night falls and you are plunged into darkness. That is the everyday reality for people around the world who live in extreme energy poverty, that is, they don't have access to clean, safe, reliable electricity. Instead they use charcoal, firewood and kerosene to cook and provide light, which are unsafe, unclean, time consuming to source and can be expensive. These toxic fuels are burned all day …

Founded
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
8 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

We exist to create awareness and tackle the issues surrounding energy poverty by gifting innovative, sustainable solutions to illuminate the lives of children worldwide.

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.
Operating countries (8)
Australia Cambodia Dominican Republic Kenya Madagascar Papua New Guinea Tanzania Vanuatu

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 78%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Solarbuddy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Solarbuddy Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Tacoma, WA, 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 843937145. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $973K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Solarbuddy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 843937145. 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.

Solarbuddy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.

Solarbuddy Inc is located in Tacoma, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Solarbuddy Inc has $973K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% 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.

Solarbuddy 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 medium organization. It has $973K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Solarbuddy Inc. 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, Solarbuddy 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 70% 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.

SolarBuddy is an impact organisation uniting a global community to illuminate the futures of all children. One of the biggest obstacles we face is extreme energy poverty. It is a complex challenge, impacting the health and well-being, educational outcomes, and economic stability of the communities experiencing it as well as our environment. Just imagine night falls and you are plunged into darkness. That is the everyday reality for people around the world who live in extreme energy poverty, that is, they don't have access to clean, safe, reliable electricity. Instead they use charcoal, firewood and kerosene to cook and provide light, which are unsafe, unclean, time consuming to source and... Solarbuddy Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $973K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Solarbuddy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Solarbuddy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843937145, 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
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SI
Simon D••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 14 officers on file
  • 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 · 2019
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Solarbuddy Inc

What is Solarbuddy Inc?
Solarbuddy Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tacoma, United States. SolarBuddy is an impact organisation uniting a global community to illuminate the futures of all children. One of the biggest obstacles we face is extreme energy poverty. It is a complex challenge, impacting the health and well-being, educational outcomes, and economic stability of the communities experiencing it as well as our environment. Just imagine night falls and you are plunged into darkness. That is the everyday reality for people around the world who live in extreme energy poverty, that is, they don't have access to clean, safe, reliable electricity. Instead they use charcoal, firewood and kerosene to cook and provide light, which are unsafe, unclean, time consuming to source and can be expensive. These toxic fuels are burned all day long inside often windowless homes and affect health, with fumes burning eyes and lungs, and safety, as accidents with kerosene are the cause of 80% of fires, as well as creating pollution that is terrible for the environment. Annually more children die from simply living in these conditions than those who die from AIDS and malaria combined. For children, it also means they are unable to study after sunset, devastatingly limiting their education. Illuminating the futures of all children is as hard as it sounds, so we work passionately and determinedly to ensure that once you know about the issue, you will also be aware of the solution and the opportunity for you to give the gift light to children living in extreme energy poverty. We are motivated by big challenges, and the impact we can make by working towards achieving our two goals. Goal #1. To gift six million solar lights to children living in extreme energy poverty by 2030, Goal #2 Educating six million people globally about extreme energy poverty. By achieving these two goals, this is the impact we will have: *Up to 30 million people's lives can be uplifted out of extreme energy poverty to have more equitable opportunities for a brighter future. *12 milli
When was Solarbuddy Inc founded?
Solarbuddy Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Solarbuddy Inc?
Simon Doble serves as President.
Where is Solarbuddy Inc located?
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, United States. The charity operates in 8 countries.
What is Solarbuddy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Solarbuddy Inc trustworthy?
Solarbuddy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Solarbuddy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 843937145. Registration: 84-3937145 (United States).
What is Solarbuddy Inc's website?
https://www.solarbuddy.org/