2022-11-11T10:08:58-07:00 2021-12-31 990 2021-01-01 521701564 SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND SOLA 2022347265 2021 L Street NW STE 101 box 344 Washington DC 20036 Robert Freling Executive Director 2022347265 2022-11-11 1 11 1 AAL2 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Robert Freling 2021 L St NW ste 101 Box 344 Washington DC 20036 3233747 0 X www.self.org X 1990 DC 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, climate change, and poverty. 4 3 5 1 0 0 1362545 2756519 618288 476980 0 248 8170 0 1989003 3233747 0 0 0 0 958595 681102 0 0 178389 1419225 1365201 2377820 2046303 -388817 1187444 459116 1507297 417254 147791 41862 1359506 Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) provides solar power and wireless communications to the fifth of the world's population living in energy poverty to meet global challenges of food and water scarcity, climate change, and poverty. SELF is working to assign greater priority to the importance of sustainable energy among international development banks, international development and aid agencies, foundations, and philanthropic individuals who are committed to improving the health, education, and economic prospects of the world's poorest citizens. 0 0 1611383 1761621 Completed installation of 24 new solar powered pumping systems for clean water in villages in remote Northern Benin to provide clean water to more than 80,000 people. In cooperation with partner Rape Hurts Foundation, installed new streetlights in Bukyerimba, Uganda to improve security for women in the village. Worked with WHO to monitor and troubleshoot vaccine refrigerators throughout the world to facilitate distribution of covid 19 vaccines. 0 0 0 1611383 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 5 1 0 1 HA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 TN WA X X 2021 L Street NW Suite 101 Box 344 Washington DC 20006 2022347265 2021 L Street NW STE 101 box 344 Washington DC 20036 Robert Freling Executive Director 40 X X X 189000 0 20305 Karen Allen Development Director 40 X 109131 0 34666 Steve Swig Chairman 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan W Postal Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Mary Swig Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 298131 0 54971 2 0 1 0 0 9062 0 0 0 0 2747457 468894 2756519 Installation of Solar Power 900099 476980 476980 0 0 0 0 0 0 476980 248 248 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3233747 477228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 189000 94500 56700 37800 0 0 0 0 348555 182886 97438 68231 0 0 0 0 98661 29361 46638 22662 44886 24196 12250 8440 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20934 0 20934 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51582 17692 8493 25397 10803 694 736 9373 12432 4982 5998 1452 11486 6046 3626 1814 4555 4149 406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21180 16290 2976 1914 Project Equipment and Expense 1230587 1230587 0 0 Publications 1642 0 336 1306 2046303 1611383 256531 178389 1495 1495 94235 682506 326988 420556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12947 7632 20698 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2753 395108 459116 1507297 153413 69028 0 0 53641 28763 0 0 0 0 80000 50000 0 0 130200 0 0 0 417254 147791 X -273901 416170 315763 943336 41862 1359506 459116 1507297 X 1187444 0 0 0 0 130200 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1223637 1397942 958674 1362545 2756519 7699317 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1223637 1397942 958674 1362545 2756519 7699317 3537992 4161325 1881 333 482 0 248 2944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7702261 0 0.54027 0.60814 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Crypto Assets Held 394703 Rent Deposit 405 395108 0 0 X 3253577 0 19830 0 0 19830 3233747 0 0 0 3233747 2066133 19830 0 0 0 19830 2046303 0 0 0 2046303 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Fund performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2021, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. As of December 31, 2021, the statute of limitations for tax years 2019 and 2020 remains open with the U.S. federal jurisdiction of the various states and local jurisdictions in which the Fund files tax returns. It is the Fund's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in income tax expenses. As of December 31, 2021 the Fund had no accruals for interest and/or penalties. Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Installation of solar power to pump water, provide lighting, power refrigeration and to support the safety of women and girls in Uganda. 1186519 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Provide support for solar powered vaccine refrigeration and maintenance and support of solar powered micro-grids. 54654 0 0 1241173 Middle East and North Africa To provide support for the Rape Hurts Foundation which serves women and children who are victims of or at risk for sexual violence including, shelter, medical care, and other basic needs for survival. 735748 bank transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule G, Part I, Line 2a The contract between MNC Consulting and the organization called for the Contractor to "act as the Development Director" for the organization. The Contractor was paid a fixed monthly fee for services. All direct costs for printing and mailing are covered directly by the organization. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robert Freling Executive Director 189000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20306 0 209306 0 207377 0 Steve Swig Chairman of Board Cover Expenses until reimbursement by donor X 80000 50000 0 1 1 50000 X 1 4782 FMV X New Solar Panels and Racking 1 37391 Donor retail price X Used Solar Panels 1 36800 original purchase price depreciated for 2 years of use X Cryptocurrency 100 394703 fair market value at year end 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The Chairman of the Board is the husband of a Director on the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b SELF has an established audit committee but it did not have meetings in 2021. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b SELF's 990 is prepared by the Director of Finance and then reviewed separately by the Director of Finance, the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All employees are informed about the conflict of interest policy upon hiring. All transactions are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director. In any case where there may be even the perception of a conflict of interest, steps are taken to ensure that the employee with the potential conflict is not involved in the transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Employee compensation adjustments are made as part of the annual budget process. As part of that process, employee compensation is discussed in a closed session with the Board of Directors and Executive Director. The Executive Director provides a salary survey of similar positions in the reading for review by the Board of Directors as part of the approval process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 SELF's 990 and financial statements are posted on the website. SELF's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Forgiveness of PPP Loan received in 2020 and forgiven in January 0f 2021. Organization filed for the automatic 6 month extension and that request was approved in IRS notification dated May 23, 2022.