2021-10-10T16:12:57-07:00 2021-06-30 200570323 Nelson & Associates CPAs 9245 Laguna Springs Dr Ste 200 Elk Grove CA 95758 990 2020-07-01 680153141 Solar Cookers International Inc SOLA 9164554499 2400 22nd Street 210 Sacramento CA 95818 caitlyn Hughes Executive Director 2021-10-10 true caitlyn Hughes 999009999 Michelle Nelson CPA CFE MST P00453363 9162996800 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 2400 22nd Street 210 Sacramento CA 95818 981853 false X www.solarcookers.org X 1988 CA Solar Cookers International improves human and environmental health by supporting the expansion of effective carbon-free solar cooking in world regions of greatest need. SCI leads through advocacy, research, and strengthening the capacity of the global solar cooking movement. In FY 2020-2021, SCI has approximately 40 committed volunteers, including 16 volunteer SCI Global Advisors representing Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia. 11 11 12 40 0 661883 959781 7212 10702 14490 11370 0 683585 981853 24591 22243 0 431964 437258 0 85537 149088 130494 605643 589995 77942 391858 1220379 1671969 126812 132169 1093567 1539800 Solar Cookers International improves human and environmental health by supporting the expansion of effective carbon-free solar cooking in world regions of greatest need. SCI leads through advocacy, research, and strengthening the capacity of the global solar cooking movement. false false 478204 Solar Cookers International (SCI) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to improving human and environmental health by supporting the expansion of effective carbon-free solar cooking in world regions of greatest need. 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 partsof the world, SCI weaves a strong network of global collaborators to empowervulnerable women in world regions of greatest need. SCI has a long-term strategy todrive the accelerating global demand for solar-thermal cooking technologies. Withapproximately 2.8 billion people cooking over open fires, the need for clean cookingsolutions 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 almost 30 million metric tons ofcarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been prevented as a result of existing solarcookers 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. 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. If everyone currently cooking using polluting fuels switched to solar cooking of the time, over 1 trillion dollars could be saved annually across the globe.See continuation of program service accomplishments at Federal Supplemental Information. 478204 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X X X Caitlyn Hughes 9164554499 2400 22nd Street 210 Sacramento CA 95818 Caitlyn Hughes Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 77975 0 5536 Shishpal Rawat PhD President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ruth Holton-Hodson Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike paparian Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Wyldon Fishman Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Hafter Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Peg Barratt Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marty Greenia Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jackelyn Lundy PhD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Mundhenk Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nathan Schumacher Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peter W Turnbull Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 77975 5536 0 false false false 0 4275 85735 869771 183965 959781 cookit sales 2836 2836 Other 7866 7866 10702 11370 11370 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 981853 10702 11370 0 0 22243 22243 0 83511 76830 3341 3340 0 291593 238251 6829 46513 0 30285 25935 1097 3253 31869 26107 848 4914 0 0 27277 23130 1168 2979 0 0 0 0 0 1306 1046 34 226 9239 7951 277 1011 0 21600 18576 648 2376 118 101 4 13 0 0 0 0 2342 2014 71 257 7898 1994 5698 206 Publication costs 32847 19383 13464 Supplies 10078 4432 151 5495 bank charges 5008 4 5004 Telephone 4069 3561 111 397 8712 6646 973 1093 589995 478204 26254 85537 337432 483197 184060 446190 0 23121 0 0 0 0 3071 2472 9873 12679 33958 27250 9050 6708 612811 667991 0 0 0 40961 52732 1220379 1671969 48309 47094 78503 85075 126812 132169 X 1036827 1480390 56740 59410 1093567 1539800 1220379 1671969 391858 54375 X false true X true false X 943139 629264 706571 661883 959781 3900638 0 0 943139 629264 706571 661883 959781 3900638 0 3900638 10320 1601 17752 24602 11370 65645 0 0 3966283 0.98340 0.99160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 68087 19576 1600 458 85605 69784 -1697 68087 66436 3348 69784 65521 915 66436 63239 2282 65521 0.42000 0.58000 true false false 33958 27250 6708 6708 X 1037218 54375 990 55365 981853 981853 590985 990 990 589995 589995 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. 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 22243 22243 22243 Kenya See Sch O 22243 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 182015 Market value Computer Equip 3 1950 market value false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties SCI uses an investment firm to receive stock donations and sell stocks. Client Note 1 Client Note 1 - ADVOCACY SCI advocates with global leaders to ensure solar cooking is recognized as a critical solution to achieve 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 fiscal year 2020/2021: Applying for the Keeling Curve Prize, which SCI was then recognized as a winner of July 31, 2021 Educating government leaders and decision-makers about solar cooking's positive influence on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by virtual participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in July 2020. SCI advocated and showcased solar cookers, the benefits of solar cooking, and solar cooking curriculum with the Public-Private Alliance Foundation (PPAF). Awarding the Republic of Kenya, the SCI Order of Excellence for including solar cooking as a solution in their Voluntary National Review (which tracks progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals). Organizing and hosting a United Nations Climate Dialogues special event with the Women and Gender Constituency. Proposing a solar cooking initiative in Somalia to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), as an approved CTCN solar cooking consultant. Continuing dialogue with the World Health Organization regarding inclusion of solar cooking as an effective clean cooking solution in their informational resources. Organizing and hosting a webinar for The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Virtual Event, with nine women speakers from around the world advocating for solar cooking and female empowerment through clean cooking. Presenting at the International Solar Alliance, United Nations Day (on climate and COVID-19), Carnegie Science Center, University of North Texas, various Rotary Club meetings, and the ReEnergy Africa E-Summit on the benefits of solar cooking. Having the benefits of solar cooking highlighted in publications such as the Aspen Institute Italia and Leaders Indonesian Sustainability Magazine. Completing the Climate Reality Leadership training and networking with climate solution advocates.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 four locations (Nairobi, Kenya; Lalitpur, Nepal; Nyack, New York, USA; and Sacramento area, California, USA). Simultaneously, SCI is increasing its capacity to gather data and track metrics.SCI conducted the following research efforts in fiscal year 2020/2021: PEP testing of 5 solar cookers 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. 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 MOVEMENTSCI 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 2020/2021: Collaborating with Kenyan manufacturer Ecomandate to construct 46 solar box oven cookers and train Kakuma Camp Refugee residents, directly impacting an estimated additional 460 people. This brings the total number of cookers in Kakuma to 126 with an estimated number of people directly impacted to 1,260 by SCI since 2018. With each cooker lasting an estimated 15 years at least, able to cook for 10 or more people, with 300 sunny days a year, and 3 meals a day possible, this could result in 17,010,000 individual solar cooked meals. Solar Cookers International continues to be a vital resource in Nepal. Through education, training, and direct access to solar cookers,approximately 300 people in especially vulnerable groups can now cook food and pasteurize water in a safe and cost-effective way. With certain regions in Nepal experiencing a short supply of consumer goods, lack of transportation, and challenges accessing clean drinking water due to COVID-19, solar cooking has become a cross-cutting solution to those most at risk. Dialoguing with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) about solar cooking as a renewable energy method. Maintaining and updating the Solar Cooking Wiki, www.solarcooking.org, the worlds largest online database of solar cooking information with almost 1800 pages of information and automatically translatable into 40 different languages. SCI supporters conducted 500,000+ pageviews of SCIs online resources in the fiscal year, with an average of 1,300+ pageviews occurring per day. And SCI created and disseminated 27 publications to increase adoption of solar cooking. Solar Cookers International consistently receives the highest rating from charity rating organizations including Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau. Conducting the Opportunities and Challenges of Carbon Credits for Solar Cooking international webinar with renowned experts. Participating in InterActions Climate Advocacy Working Group, Environmental Sustainability Working Group, Future Thinkers, and being highlighted in InterActions CEOs on Climate Solutions. Advocating for sustainable food and nutrition and solar cooking for all at the STAR-TIDES 14th Annual Capabilities Demo Presenting posters at the COP26 Climate Exp0. Providing solar cooking information to the Department of Energy for solar cooking education content. Sharing a virtual solar cooker exhibition at the American Solar Energy Society conference. Contributing to the Sustainable Energy for All steering committee to address energy access and global solutions, including solar cooking. Contributing to numerous Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) Steering Committees and Working Groups and the REN21 Renewable Energy Task Force to increase adoption of solar cooking and standardized data collection. Highlighting solar cooking in influential organizations newsletters such as the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), the Global Solar Council, American Solar Energy Society (ASES), and REN21. Participating in the International Film with Alternative Media Festival by highlighting the sustainability of solar cooking. Utilizing digital communications (Facebook, SCI website, blogs, Twitter, conference calls, etc.) to share updates, resources, tools, successes, and findings from SCI and collaborators. Maintaining the SCI Association (SCIA) with approximately 100 individuals and organizations with a high impact on solar cooking. The SCIA empowers Associates with additional resources, publicity, recognition, and support. Dedicating the John Collentine Solar Cooking Toolkit, an online collection of materials helping multiple audiences and serving multiple purposes, from the novice solar cook learning to solar cook to energy ministers prompting large-scale adoption of solar cookers.SCI looks to a future where solar thermal technologies are readily available for people everywhere who 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.