2023-01-11T14:31:16-08:00 2022-06-30 200570323 Nelson & Associates CPAs 9245 Laguna Springs Dr Ste 200 Elk Grove CA 95758 990 2021-07-01 680153141 Solar Cookers International Inc SOLA 9164554499 2400 22nd Street 210 Sacramento CA 95818 caitlyn Hughes Executive Director 2023-01-11 true caitlyn Hughes 999009999 Michelle Nelson CPA CFE MST P00453363 9162996800 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2023-03-07 01:45:13Z 2400 22nd Street 210 Sacramento CA 95818 1160482 false X www.solarcookers.org X 1988 CA The mission of Solar Cookers International (SCI) is to improve human health, economic well-being, womens empowerment, and the environment by promoting climate-friendly solar cooking for vulnerable populations worldwide. In FY 2021-2022, SCI has approximately 40 committed volunteers, including 15 volunteer SCI Global Advisors representing Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia. 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SCI leads through advocacy, research, and strengthening the capacity of the global solar cooking movement. Because cooking duties fall mostly on the shoulders of women and girls in many parts of the world, SCI weaves a strong network of global collaborators to empower vulnerable women in world regions of greatest need. SCI has a long-term strategy to drive the accelerating global demand for solar-thermal cooking technologies. With approximately 2.4 billion people cooking over open fires, the need for clean cooking solutions like solar cooking is great. SCI is the worldwide hub for international solar cooking advocacy, capacity building, and research. SCI strengthens grassroots solar cooking activities globally, and advocates for clean, sustainable cooking solutions through the United Nations and other international forums. SCI connects over 500 collaborators in over 140 countries to amplify global solar cooking adoption and help people in vulnerable regions as they build resilience in a rapidly changing world.SCIs analysis of solar cooker data estimates that over 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been prevented because of existing solar cookers around the globe. Preventing 30 million tons of CO2 is equivalent to not driving 76 billion miles or not burning 34 billion pounds of coal. SCI has identified more than 4 million solar cookers which could cook more than 7.7 billion meals over their lifetime. Solar cooking uses free fuel, saves forests and habitats, increases safety for women and girls, lessens indoor air pollution and related health issues, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. SCIs long-term plans focus on scaling up solar cooking to accelerate impacts. Countries can save millions, even billions of dollars annually, through avoided health and environmental costs by switching from cooking over open fires to solar cooking. 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To support the future charitable goals of solar cookers international. Part X : FIN48 Footnote Pursuant to a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, the Council is exempt from Federal and State income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made.SCI has accounted for Uncertainty of income taxes as required by the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. SCI uses a comprehensive model for recognizing, and measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statement tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "More likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The effect of applying this model and the resulting identification of uncertain tax positions, if any, were not considered significant for financial reporting purposes. true Kenya 0 0 Grants to Recipients in Region 39132 39132 39132 Kenya See Sch O 39131 wire 1 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Grantees provide a detailed budget before project approval and start. Funds are distributed in increments, dependent on completion of pre-agreed upon program activities. Grantees provide a full report on how funds were used. SCI only offers grants to trusted, recommended, established collaborators. X 3 97492 Sales price false true false Statement Note 1 ADVOCACYSCI advocates with global leaders to ensure solar cooking is recognized as a critical solution to achieving climate and health goals. SCI also cultivates collaborators to carry forward SCIs agenda across multiple levels to increase knowledge and recognition of solar cooking. SCI implemented the following advocacy activities in the fiscal year 2021/2022: Being named a Keeling Curve Prize Winner, which recognizes the most impactful climate projects around the world. Advocating for solar cooking to world leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) with 7 press conferences, inviting guest speakers from the UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Partnership, Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN 21), Global Warming Mitigation Project, and the Clean Cooking Alliance; and 3 Side Events, in partnership with the World Health Organization, International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI), and the US Center. Hosting a virtual booth at COP26. Being recognized by the California State Legislature and commended for the vital role SCI plays in improving the quality of life throughout the world.Educating government leaders and decision-makers about solar cookings positive influence on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by virtual participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). SCI showcased the benefits of solar cooking with invited presenters from The World Bank, the Clean Cooking Alliance, the Public-Private Alliance Foundation (PPAF), and experienced solar cooking initiative leaders in Haiti, Nepal, and India. SCI also hosted a virtual exhibit at HLPF. Organizing and hosting a virtual webinar for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women with renewable energy experts from USAID and the Kenyan Ministry of Energy, and solar cooking advocates. Making virtual presentations about SCIs leadership role in the solar cooking sector and building capacity to expand solar cooking at the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Conference. Presenting two virtual solar cooking tours during the ASES National Solar Tour. Sharing a virtual solar cooker exhibition at the American Solar Energy Society conference. Continuing dialogue with the World Health Organization regarding potential funding of large-scale solar cooking initiatives as effective clean cooking solutions. Presenting at the Environment Expo sponsored by the National Park Service, UCLA School of Arts and Architecture, various Rotary Club and Soroptimist Club chapter meetings, Climate Reality, the Dorsky Museum, the Ritsumeikan University Dept. of Psychology, and more on the benefits of solar cooking. Highlighting the benefits of solar cooking in articles and videos published by CNN International, the World Economic Forum, Nomades des Mers, the Global Solar Council, INFORSE, Mongabay, Climate Reality, Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), InterAction, International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Atlas Obscura, the Senate Daily Journal, Hudson Valley 1, and more. Receiving acceptance as a Climate Action Network (CAN) International member. Being nominated for The Earthshot Prize, to be awarded in late 2022. RESEARCHSCI is committed to supporting improvements in solar cooking policy, practice, and research by building an evidence-base to demonstrate effectiveness. SCI is also committed to promoting the Solar Cooker Performance Evaluation Process (PEP) as a tool for proving the suitability of solar cookers and driving improvement in designs. SCIs PEP measures the standard cooking power of a solar cooker in Watts providing objective data for manufacturing and purchasing decisions. Based on the internationally accepted ASAE 580.1 Standard that harmonizes with the International Organization of Standards(ISO), evaluation results provide customers--such as individuals, and United Nations agencies--with an objective, reliable evaluation of different solar cooking technologies. SCI helps build local economies and sector capacity with the PEP. SCI has PEP testing centers in three locations (Nairobi, Kenya; Nyack, New York, USA; and the Sacramento area, California, USA). Simultaneously, SCI is increasing its capacity to gather data and track metrics.SCI conducted the following research efforts in the fiscal year 2021/2022: Presenting the PEP at the ISES Solar World Conference. Submitting an approved PEP manuscript for the ISES Solar World Conference Proceedings. See https://proceedings.ises.org/paper/swc2021/swc2021-0078-Bigelow.pdf to read the article. Contributing PEP Results Reports for the CooKit to the Clean Cooking Catalog hosted by the Clean Cooking Alliance. PEP testing of another solar cooker and sharing the results on the SCI website. Updating the SCI Global Map of Solar Cookers. This map reflects the number of known solar cookers and their impact around the globe. This helps government leaders and the sector see the extent of implementation and the viable solution of solar cooking. See the map here: https://www.solarcookers.org/partners/distribution-solar-cookers Analyzing and publishing the environmental and health costs of cooking with polluting fuels and the potential savings by switching to solar cooking. SCI created the Solar Cooking Economic Impact summaries showing estimates for many countries. The estimated savings for each country are dramatic; some countries could save billions of dollars annually. SCI created these to encourage more investment in solar cooking as a solution. https://www.solarcookers.org/resources/downloadLeading the ISO/TC 285 working group to include institutional solar cooking stoves in planning and policies including institutional solar-steam cooking systems. These testing methods will add awareness, credibility, and the potential for scalability to institutional solar cookers, such as those with proven success at schools, food processing facilities, and faith centers in regions of greatest need and suitability. Leading the ISO/TC 285 working group to include institutional solar cooking stoves in planning and policies including institutional solar-steam cooking systems. These testing methods will add awareness, credibility, and the potential for scalability to institutional solar cookers, such as those with proven success at schools, food processing facilities, and faith centers in regions of greatest need and suitability. STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT SCI builds strong relationships with major decision-makers to support the implementation of high-impact and financially sound strategies to increase the adoption of solar cookers. SCI also provides solar cooker education through digital and media opportunities while providing a forum for collaborators to share best practices and exchange ideas. SCI conducted the following capacity-building activities in 2021/2022: Continuing to collaborate with Kenyan implementer Ecomandate to construct solar box oven cookers and train Kakuma Refugee Camp residents. The lives of over 1,900 refugees have been improved and the total number of cookers in Kakuma increased to 234 since late 2018. With each cooker lasting an estimated 15 years at least, able to cook for 6-10 people, with 300 sunny days a year, and 3 meals a day possible, this could result in 17,010,000 individual solar-cooked meals. Sharing expertise and resources to support solar cooking and solar drying development in Yemen. Maintaining and updating the Solar Cooking Wiki, www.solarcooking.org, the worlds largest online database of solar cooking information with over 1,800 pages of information from 142 countries around the globe and automatically translatable into over 35 different languages. Receiving almost 500,000+ pageviews of SCIs online resources in the fiscal year, with an average of 1,300+ pageviews occurring per day. Creating and disseminating 27 publications to increase the adoption of solar cooking. Consistently receiving the highest rating from charity rating organizations including Charity Navigator, GuideStar/Candid, and the Better Business Bureau. Being invited as a guest speaker at The World Bank and Energy Sector Management Assistance Programs (ESMAP) international webinar with renowned experts to educate and inform government ministers and World Bank representatives about the power of solar cooking. Participating in InterActions Climate Advocacy Working Group, Environmental Sustainability Working Group, and Future Thinkers and being featured in an InterAction Signatory Story. Contributing solar cooker and clean cookstoves financing expertise to the Climate Policy Initiative. Contributing solar cooking information to the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) Renewables 2022 Global Status Report. Highlighting solar cooking in influential organizations newsletters such as the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), the Global Solar Council, the American Solar Energy S Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The draft copy of form 990 is provided to the executive committee and executive director to review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The process is monitored by the executive director in consultation with the board president. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The board of directors determines compensation for the executive director under advisement from the compensation review conducted by the internal affairs committee. Other employees' compensation is determined by recommendation of the executive director based on regional average compensation scales and comparability with the organization size and scope of the program. IT is reviewed by the entire board as part of the annual budget approval process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Available upon request or via the website at www.solarcookers.org. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available No documents available to the public.