2016-11-08T11:13:36-06:00 2015-12-31 MKR ACCOUNTING 6927 Saroni Drive Oakland CA 94611 990 2015-01-01 463811348 Solutions Project Inc SOLU 5102202483 4900 Shattuck Ave Oakland CA 94609 Sarah Shanley Hope Executive Director 5102202483 2016-11-08 1 P01023106 5103380692 X 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Sarah Shanley Hope 4900 Shattuck Ave Oakland CA 94609 1146662 0 X thesolutionsproject.org X 2013 CA Our mission is to accelerate the transition to 100% clean, renewable energy. 8 8 5 20 0 0 1527991 1146650 0 0 0 12 0 0 1527991 1146662 25000 311000 0 0 283890 397253 0 0 80040 664577 664081 973467 1372334 554524 -225672 707067 424931 93785 37321 613282 387610 X Our mission is 100% clean energy for 100% of people. Science tells us it's technologically possible and global markets demonstrate its economic viability. But having the affordable technology is not enough; we also need a culture shift and the political will for rapid scale. From ground breaking climate justice policies in California to New York's clean energy mandate, leaders are charting the way to 100%. The Solutions Project is working to accelerate, amplify and catalyze even greater leadership to make 100% for 100% happen as soon as possible.The Solutions Project aims to be bold and inclusive, duplicate nothing, and support equity across all our programs. Our media work inspires the public to demand 100%. Our grantmaking moves money quickly to the most effective grassroots organizations. Our network building efforts support business, science, culture, community and government leaders with the relationships and research needed to affect scaled, systemic change. 0 0 668024 Through the 100% marketing campaign, we tell stories, host events and produce media to inspire public demand and action for 100%. In 2015, our results here include: -NYC launch with Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and hundreds of business, community and government leaders making 100% happen across the state of NY with coverage in 200+ media outlets across the world and 50,000 new members of our digital community. -Release of 139 country 100% interactive transition maps based on Stanford scientist Mark Jacobson's peer reviewed research alongside congressional testimony and media promotion in support of a 100% public narrative out of COP 21. -Partnership with racecar driver Leilani Munter to promote Energy Freedom and choice through Daytona 500 sponsorship, a public service announcement that reached millions, and a call to action that attracted thousands of NASCAR fans to 100%. 174042 Through state based networks, relationships across sectors, and the 100% NGO Network we co-founded, we facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing in support of 100%. In 2015, our results here include: -30+ NGOs supporting our "100% for 100%" agenda as part of their independent campaigns and activities. -100% for 100% policy objectives in a NY state legislative proposal and US House of Representatives resolution. -Dozens of cities, major corporations, and community organizations aligning their 100% commitments to a more inclusive vision of 100% for 100%. 351948 311000 Through our 100% Leadership Fund, we invest in community based organizations making 100% happen in their neighborhoods, cities and states. In 2015, our results here include: -More than $300K granted to 12 organizations in New York and California, which organized thousands of diverse constituencies, advanced dozens of community-controlled clean energy projects, and played leadership roles in victories like $1B for solar on affordable housing and $13M for shared renewables all while strengthening a network of frontline leaders and sourcing new transition stories. -Vetted and invited 3 organizations in Iowa to apply for funding, ultimately resourced in early 2016. -Expanded our volunteer advisory committee to include representatives from the Kresge, Surdna and Kellogg Foundations. 1194014 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X The Organization 5102202483 4900 Shattuck Ave Oakland CA 94609 Marco Kraples Board Member, Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Jacobson Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Ruffalo Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Fox Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Robert O'Connor Board Member, Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Justin Winters Board Member, Executive Co 3.00 X 0 0 0 Billy Parish Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Andres W Lpoez Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Dean Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 David Cogut Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Shanley Hope Executive Director 40.00 X 110439 0 0 Jon Wank Manager 40.00 X 104614 0 0 215053 0 0 2 0 0 0 Cater Communications 914 Mission Ave San Rafael CA 94901 Online support services 148042 1 1146650 1146650 12 12 1146662 0 0 12 X 311000 311000 336410 241807 45565 49038 33261 23759 4652 4850 27582 19787 3747 4048 31879 31198 291 390 3375 2380 534 461 24906 17813 3467 3626 168069 164590 2454 1025 169964 159730 4722 5512 1837 1482 335 20 41264 37629 1875 1760 30576 21896 4271 4409 70356 64309 3043 3004 5536 3950 774 812 Program event expenses 79289 79289 Staff Development 9700 9700 Meals and entertainment 9483 5087 3756 640 Dues and subscriptions 7188 4355 2684 149 10659 3953 6410 296 1372334 1194014 98280 80040 426552 418942 275000 2015 2001 3500 3988 707067 424931 93785 37321 93785 37321 X 338282 387610 275000 0 613282 387610 707067 424931 -225672 0 X 0 0 0 X 192100 1527991 1146650 2866741 192100 1527991 1146650 2866741 580195 2286546 12 12 2866753 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 1146662 0 1146662 0 1146662 1372334 0 1372334 0 1372334 Part X, Line 2: The Organization evaluates its uncertain tax positions and will recognize a loss contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred as of the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The amount recognized is subject to estimate and management judgment with respect to the likely outcome of each uncertain tax position. The amount that is ultimately sustained for an individual uncertain tax position or for all uncertain tax positions in the aggregate could differ from the amount recognized. As of December 31, 2015 management did not identify any uncertain tax positions. 1 ALIGN Inc 50 Broadway 29th Floor New York NY 10004 200559291 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Alliance for a Green Economy 2013 E Genesee Street Syracuse NY 13210 461585846 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) American Sustainable Business Council 1401 New York Avenue NW Suite 1225 Washington DC 20005 452384297 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Asian Pacific Environmental Network 426 17th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94612 943261846 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Catskill Mountainkeeper Inc PO Box 1000 Livingston Manor NY 12758 510583769 50000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) CEL Education Fund 1330 Broadway Suite 300 Oakland CA 94612 453154473 25000 Digital engagement strategy + tech fees; billed to research grants and manag Common Wise Education 654 W 161st Street Suite 5F New York NY 10032 452201993 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Communities for Better Environment 120 Broadway Suite 2 Richmond CA 94804 942998086 5000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) GOLES 169 Avenue B New York NY 10009 132915659 5000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement 2001 Forest Avenue Des Moines IA 50311 421110721 3000 Policy Advocacy (under Organizing Grants) People United for Sustainable Housing 271 Grant Street Buffalo NY 14213 203558447 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Project South 9 Gammon Avenue SE Atlanta GA 30315 581956686 1000 Policy Advocacy (under Organizing Grants) Proteus Fund 15 Research Drive Suite B Amherst MA 01002 043243004 7000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Stanford University 1067 Clark Way Palo Alto CA 94304 941156365 15000 Clean energy road map work in the atmosphere/energy program; billed to resea Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education 1715 W Florence Avenue Los Angeles CA 90047 954635737 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) UPROSE 166A 22nd Street Brooklyn NY 11232 112490531 25000 Leadership award (under Organizing Grants) Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 was provided to the board of directors for review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is distributed annually to all directors and officers. Each director and officer must sign a statement that affirms that he or she has received a copy of the policy; has read and understood the policy and agrees to comply with the policy. The directors and officers are required to file annually a statement with the Board of Directors which discloses interests which could give rise to conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Solutions Project Board's Executive Committee shall annually evaluate the Executive Director on his/her performance, and ask for his/her input on matters of performance and compensation. The Executive Committee will obtain research and information to make a recommendation to the full board for the compensation (salary and benefits) of the Executive Director (and other highly compensated employees or consultants) based on a review of comparability data. For example, the Executive Committee will secure data that documents compensation levels and benefits for similarly qualified individuals in comparable positions at similar organizations. This data may include the following: 1. Salary and benefit compensation studies by independent sources; 2. Written job offers for positions at similar organizations; 3. Documented telephone calls about similar positions at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and 4. Information obtained from the IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's conflict of interest policy, financial statements and governing documents are available upon request at the Organization's offices. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Payroll processing: Program service expenses 5,042. Management and general expenses 954. Fundraising expenses 1,025. Total expenses 7,021. Communication and branding: Program service expenses 159,548. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 159,548. Other: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,500.