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Solar Roots

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2012
  • EIN: 37-1618472

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Energy Resources Conservation and Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.15k (2022)

Expenses
$1.86k (2022)

Total Assets
$32.1k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$5.99k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$3,148
Expenses
$1,857
Net Income
$1,291
Net Assets
$26,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,148
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,105
Total Liabilities $5,992
Net Assets $26,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Dir) $0 $0
Eric Svahn (Board Member) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Seigi Karasaki (President) $0 $0
Isa Ferrall (Board Member) $0 $0
Thida Win (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$8,970
Expenses
$6,685
Net Income
$2,285
Net Assets
$24,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,970
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,815
Total Liabilities $5,993
Net Assets $24,822
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Dir) $0 $0
Eric Svahn (Board Member) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Seigi Karasaki (President) $0 $0
Isa Ferrall (Board Member) $0 $0
Thida Win (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$3,506
Expenses
$10,819
Net Income
-$7,313
Net Assets
$22,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,506
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,530
Total Liabilities $5,993
Net Assets $22,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Dir) $0 $0
Eric Svahn (Board Member) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Seigi Karasaki (President) $0 $0
Isa Ferrall (Board Member) $0 $0
Thida Win (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$14,379
Expenses
$6,201
Net Income
$8,178
Net Assets
$29,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,379
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,843
Total Liabilities $5,993
Net Assets $29,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Dir) $0 $0
Eric Svahn (Board Member) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Seigi Karasaki (President) $0 $0
Isa Ferrall (Board Member) $0 $0
Thida Win (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$1,513
Expenses
$6,741
Net Income
-$5,228
Net Assets
$21,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,513
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,664
Total Liabilities $5,992
Net Assets $21,672
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Dir) $0 $0
Eric Svahn (Treasurer) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Seigi Karasaki (President) $0 $0
Isa Ferrall (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$12,825
Expenses
$7,614
Net Income
$5,211
Net Assets
$26,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,825
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,749
Total Liabilities $2,849
Net Assets $26,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Dir) $0 $0
Eric Svahn (Board Member) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Seigi Karasaki (President) $0 $0
Isa Ferrall (Board Member) $0 $0
Thida Win (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$3,506
Expenses
$2,589
Net Income
$917
Net Assets
$21,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,506
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,083
Total Liabilities $1,394
Net Assets $21,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Directo) $0 $0
Karl Goldstein (Ceo) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Regina Gilligan (President) $0 $0
Sanya Paige (Board Member) $0 $0
Sondra Jensen (Secretary) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Mason (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,268
Expenses
$5,163
Net Income
$6,105
Net Assets
$20,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,268
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,924
Total Liabilities $152
Net Assets $20,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Directo) $0 $0
Karl Goldstein (Ceo) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Regina Gilligan (President) $0 $0
Sanya Paige (Board Member) $0 $0
Sondra Jensen (Secretary) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Mason (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$15,993
Expenses
$10,536
Net Income
$5,457
Net Assets
$14,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,110
88.2%
Program Services $1,500
9.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $383
2.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,818
Total Liabilities $151
Net Assets $14,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Directo) $0 $0
Karl Goldstein (Ceo) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Regina Gilligan (President) $0 $0
Randy Serrurier (Vice President) $0 $0
Sondra Jensen (Secretary) $0 $0
Chris Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Mason (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Clinton (Non Voting Bd) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$21,755
Expenses
$22,102
Net Income
-$347
Net Assets
$9,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,755
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,210
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Gardiner (Program Directo) $0 $0
Karl Goldstein (Ceo) $0 $0
Pamela Boyle (Cfo) $0 $0
Regina Gilligan (President) $0 $0
Randy Serrurier (Vice President) $0 $0
Sondra Jensen (Secretary) $0 $0
Christopher Polk (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Mason (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Clinton (Non Voting Bd) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 2, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,543
Expenses
$11,765
Net Income
-$1,222
Net Assets
$9,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,543
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,346
Total Liabilities $789
Net Assets $9,557

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,520
Expenses
$5,664
Net Income
$4,856
Net Assets
$10,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,520
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,461
Total Liabilities $682
Net Assets $10,779

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$6,605
Expenses
$682
Net Income
$5,923
Net Assets
$5,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,605
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,605
Total Liabilities $682
Net Assets $5,923

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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