2013-09-24T08:56:56-05:00 2012-12-31 521511275 Raffa PC 1899 L Street NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20036 990 2012-01-01 521794095 Solar Electric Power Association SOLA 2028570898 1220 19th Street NW No 800 Washington DC 200362405 Mark C Kimble 2028570898 2013-09-24 1 Frank H Smith P00639053 2028225000 2013-09-24 2012 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Julia Hamm 1220 19th Street NW No 800 Washington DC 200362405 10398157 0 X www.solarelectricpower.org X 1992 DC SEPA's mission is to facilitate the use and integration of solar electric power. 20 20 31 26 6213 -11586 203025 7500 7125572 5523322 27997 59718 67972 11288 7424566 5601828 60335 108543 0 0 2751614 3002164 0 0 13548 2846606 2520150 5658555 5630857 1766011 -29029 11822886 11642114 1340157 1106568 10482729 10535546 X Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a nonprofit organization with utility, electric service provider, manufacturer, installer, government and research members. SEPA's mission is to facilitate the use and integration of solar electric power by utilities, electric service providers, and their customers. To achieve this mission, SEPA: 1. facilitates and supports the creation of new business models that will encourage utilities to integrate solar power into their portfolio;2. provides information analysis that results in increased solar and utility industry knowledge on the subject of solar technologies, programs and policies;3. conducts forums to allow stakeholders in each industry to develop relationships with one another and collaboratively create and implement innovative solutions; and4. connects the utility / solar community with the broader national and international energy and business community. 1 0 1940807 108543 4092031 Education and Research: Performs research and conducts fact finding missions to help educate power producers on the integration of solar technology to the United States Market. Education on solar technology is done through on-line teaching (webinars), regional workshops, seminars, and training courses. Research materials and information on solar energy are provided through an on-line "solar tool kit" and written reports on new solar business models and integration practices are provided. 1555468 1048291 Outreach and Interaction: Seeks to stimulate the increased utility adoption and integration of solar electric technologies, on either side of the meter, by providing a variety of support services and information to utilities throughout the United States. The expected outcomes include: the development of new utility solar programs and the expansion of existing utility solar programs; increased utility and customer-owned solar installations; and increased general awareness and understanding of the solar technologies and applications by utility employees. 1137875 1000 Utility Strategy: Identifies utility industry trends and the specific needs of the utility industry as it relates to policy, technical, business and other solar issues, incorporating trends and utility concerns into programmatic plans that may have an effect on all categories of membership, leads SEPA's efforts to convene groups of diverse stakeholders around complex issues related to utility use and integration of solar energy, manages relations and partnerships with peers at key stakeholder groups in the utility space that results in enhanced credibility for SEPA and opportunities to leverage resources. 4634150 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 31 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X Mark C Kimble 2028570898 1220 19th Street NW No 800 Washington DC 200362405 David Rubin 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ervan Hancock 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Cheney 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jon Bertolino 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tobin Booth 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Dougherty 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Dyer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Eugster 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Fergusen 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Frantzis 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Hermann 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Kim 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jurgen Krehnke 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eran Mahrer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Neilson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Newell 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Regan 1.00 X 0 0 0 Luis Reyes 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carl Siegrist 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Singleton 1.00 X 0 0 0 Owen Smith 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Spradlin 1.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Staley 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Starrs 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Szaro 1.00 X 0 0 0 Theresa Williams 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julia Hamm 40.00 X 214892 0 29452 Mark C Kimble 40.00 X 182182 0 14162 Eran Mahrer 40.00 X 162044 0 8419 Robert Gibson 40.00 X 155818 0 13176 Don Lintvet 40.00 X 150016 0 6276 Emily Easley 40.00 X 138353 0 12190 Sandra Burton 40.00 X 139408 0 11142 Kimberly Kiener 40.00 X 135505 0 11011 Tom Nicholas 40.00 X 121896 0 10407 Mike Taylor 40.00 X 134518 0 6054 1534632 0 122289 10 0 1 0 Raffa PC 1899 L Street NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20036 Accounting & HR Services 166039 Potomac Comm Group Inc 1133 20th St NW Suite 400 Washington DC 20036 Media/Advertising Services 102512 2 7500 7500 Solar energy trd shows 900099 3804316 3804316 Membership dues 900099 998375 998375 Sponsorships 900099 382000 382000 Registrations 900099 189056 189056 Consulting 900099 96484 96484 53091 53091 5523322 59740 59740 4796307 4796329 -22 -22 -22 Advertising income 541800 6213 6213 Miscellaneous income 900099 5075 5075 11288 5601828 5141322 6213 446793 108543 108543 936437 632655 301820 1962 1703901 1407694 289796 6411 52328 46890 5201 237 134974 108965 25607 402 174524 135983 38097 444 4271 4271 172703 172703 387617 231164 156453 272902 272902 193230 89893 103337 121065 121065 538829 538829 303939 273502 29251 1186 202640 193100 9540 206796 206796 17375 17375 Prof. development 64321 64321 Dues and subscriptions 34025 34025 Miscellaneous 437 437 Overhead allocation 0 1132859 -1135765 2906 5630857 4634150 983159 13548 351351 304735 6284419 6624591 106255 70455 21233 43545 1551642 648352 994259 903290 987621 2726894 100000 100000 2977748 868604 11822886 11642114 324835 274548 398552 287078 616770 544942 1340157 1106568 X 10309229 10392046 173500 143500 10482729 10535546 11822886 11642114 -29029 81846 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 416029 417889 299423 203025 7500 1343866 8977506 12525622 6246623 7125572 5141322 40016645 382000 382000 9393535 12943511 6546046 7328597 5530822 41742511 0 0 0 41742511 138513 78497 24493 86796 59740 388039 138513 78497 24493 86796 59740 388039 5920 5920 11353 5075 16428 9532048 13027928 6570539 7426746 5595637 42152898 0.99030 0.98850 0.00920 0.01070 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: CA tax refund Retained wire fees Redeemed gift cards RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 790322 248613 541709 761320 399739 361581 903290 Deposits 47711 Due from Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC 820893 868604 Deferred rent 544942 544942 X 5683674 81846 81846 5601828 0 5601828 5630857 0 5630857 0 5630857 Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X, Line 2: As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no accruals for uncertain tax positions. 1 Scholarships 72 57168 51375 FMV Complimentary conference registrations Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: Scholarships are made available to assist utility and solar industry members in participating in conferences, workshops, and training. These include travel reimbursements and complimentary registrations. Recipients are required to substantiate expenses before receiving the award. Expenses are reviewed by management prior to disbursing the funds. X X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Julia Hamm 214892 0 0 0 0 0 8600 0 20852 0 244344 0 0 0 Mark C Kimble 182182 0 0 0 0 0 7382 0 6780 0 196344 0 0 0 Eran Mahrer 162044 0 0 0 0 0 2093 0 6326 0 170463 0 0 0 Robert Gibson 155818 0 0 0 0 0 6380 0 6796 0 168994 0 0 0 Don Lintvet 150016 0 0 0 0 0 5232 0 1044 0 156292 0 0 0 Emily Easley 138353 0 0 0 0 0 5498 0 6692 0 150543 0 0 0 Sandra Burton 139408 0 0 0 0 0 4665 0 6477 0 150550 0 0 0 New Program Services Form 990, Part III, line 2 Utility Strategy: Identifies utility industry trends and the specific needs of the utility industry as it relates to policy, technical, business and other solar issues, incorporating trends and utility concerns into programmatic plans that may have an effect on all categories of membership, leads SEPA's efforts to convene groups of diverse stakeholders around complex issues related to utility use and integration of solar energy, manages relations and partnerships with peers at key stakeholder groups in the utility space that results in enhanced credibility for SEPA and opportunities to leverage resources. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 During the year ended December 31, 2012, SEPA made significant changes to our bylaws regarding the number of votes granted to the Utilities class of membership. This membership class now has a maximum of ten votes regardless of the total number of members within this enterprise. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 SEPA shall have seven (7) membership classes: Of the 7 membership classes, the six membership classes listed below have the authority to appoint the Board of Directors. [a] Utilities; [b] Generation and Transmission Cooperatives/Regional Transmission Organizations/Joint Action Agencies/Federal Power Authorities/Wholesale Marketers operating in a non-competitive environment; [c] Independent Power Producers/Wholesale Marketers operating in a competitive environment; [dl Manufacturers; [el Project Developers/Integrators/Installers/Distributers; [fl Business and Professional Services. Of the 7 membership classes, the six membership classes listed above have the authority to appoint the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a SEPA shall have seven (7) membership classes: Of the 7 membership classes, the six membership classes listed Below have the authority to appoint the Board of Directors. [a] Utilities; [b] Generation and Transmission Cooperatives/Regional Transmission Organizations/Joint Action Agencies/Federal Power Authorities/Wholesale Marketers operating in a non-competitive environment; [c] Independent Power Producers/Wholesale Marketers operating in a competitive environment; [dl Manufacturers; [el Project Developers/Integrators/Installers/Distributers; [fl Business and Professional Services. Of the 7 membership classes, the six membership classes listed above have the authority to appoint the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Review of federal Form 990: The federal Form 990 is initially reviewed by the Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations, the President and CEO, and the Board Secretary/Treasurer. It is then provided to the entire Board of Directors. Any comments arising from the reviews are addressed and resolved prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of Interest Policy: Officers, Directors, Key Employees and Trustees are required to provide an annual disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. Any conflicts that come to the attention of the Board of Directors are discussed and resolved according to SEPA's Bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation: The Board of Directors reviews and approved the compensation for the President and CEO annually. During this process, the Board of Directors engages an independent consultant to provide current comparative market data. The Board of Directors considers SEPA's financial position as well as additional external market data using published compensation studies. The compensation decisions of the Board of Directors is documented in the minutes. In 2012 the President and CEO engaged an independent consultant firm specializing in not for profit compensation analysis and benefit programs. During the process the organization established an organization wide compensation philosophy and salary structure. The President and CEO annually considers the organization's financial position as well as external market data from an independent compensation research study to establish compensation levels for key employees. SEPA's compensation program and market analysis is reviewed every three years for compliance purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Disclosure of governing documents: SEPA's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available for viewing upon reasonable request. Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC 1530 Wilson Blvd Suite 120 Arlington VA 22209 271527552 Conferences DE Related 3804316 2285815 0 0 0.50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0