SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND
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SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND (SELF) is a natural resources nonprofit focused on providing solar power and wireless communications to people living without electricity to help address food and water scarcity, health care, education, and poverty. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget and total revenue of $1.5M; among its listed funders are NOVO FOUNDATION ($800K, 2022), SEMPRA FOUNDATION ($690.6K, 2024), and PATH ($577.9K, 2021).
Mission Statement
Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) provides solar power and wireless communications to the fifth of the world's population living without access to electricity to meet global challenges of food and water scarcity, health care, education, and poverty.
Cause Areas
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Natural resources
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 45 funders
- 6 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND’s budget?
In 2024, SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND reported an annual operating budget of around $1.5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND support?
SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND supports work in Natural resources.
Where does SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND operate?
SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND is headquartered in Washington, DC.
Who funded SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND recently?
In 2025, SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND received grants from THE RUTH AND HAL LAUNDERS CHARITABLE TRUST, The KCS Pacific Foundation Inc, and The KCS Pacific Foundation Inc. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND received in 2024?
The largest grant to SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND in 2024 exceeds $252 thousand.