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.
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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 …
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (4 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 + methodologySolarbuddy 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.
Filing history
4 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
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SOLARBUDDY INC 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 (4)
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4 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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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/