2011-08-09T15:49:37-05:00 2010-12-31 ARONSON LLC 805 KING FARM BLVD 3RD FLOOR ROCKVILLE MD 20850 990 2010-01-01 521794095 SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION SOLA 2028570898 1220 19th Street NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 mark kimble 2011-08-05 true Craig Stevens 3012316200 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z JULIA HAMM 1220 19TH STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 6570539 false X SOLARELECTRICPOWER.ORG X 1992 DC SEPA'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THE USE AND INTEGRATION OF SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER BY UTILITIES, ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THEIR CUSTOMERS. 20 20 31 0 0 417889 299423 12525622 6246623 59266 24493 122576 0 13125353 6570539 33363 49878 0 0 1757661 2472873 0 0 2870 8726406 1852030 10517430 4374781 2607923 2195758 11224700 10022078 4711401 1315652 6513299 8706426 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 RESULT IN INCREASED SOLAR AND UTILITY INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, PROGRAMS AND POLICIES; 3. CONDUCT FORUMS TO ALLOW PLAYERS IN EACH INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND COLLABORATIVELY CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND 4. CONNECT THE UTILITY/SOLAR COMMUNITY WITH THE BROADER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY. false false 2310815 49878 1035026 Outreach and Interaction - Program 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. 1126551 5480008 Education and Research - Performs research and conducts fact finding missions to help educate power producers on the integration of solar technology to the US Market. Education on solar technology is done through on-line teaching (webinars), regional workshops, seminars, an annual conference and training courses. Research materials and information on solar energy are provided through on-line "Solar Tool Kit" and provides written reports on new solar business models and integration practices. 3437366 true true false false false false false false false false true true false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 15 0 true 31 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 20 20 false false true false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA DC FL X MARK KIMBLE 2028570898 1220 19TH STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 DAVID RUBIN 1.0 X X 0 0 0 CARL SIEGRIST 1.0 X X 0 0 0 ERVAN HANCOCK 1.0 X X 0 0 0 LISA FRANTZIS 1.0 X 0 0 0 JON BERTOLINO 1.0 X 0 0 0 TOBIN BOOTH 1.0 X 0 0 0 MATT CHENEY 1.0 X 0 0 0 MARK DOUGHERTY 1.0 X 0 0 0 TOM DYER 1.0 X 0 0 0 ALEX KIM 1.0 X 0 0 0 PAMELA NEWELL 1.0 X 0 0 0 ED REGAN 1.0 X 0 0 0 OWEN SMITH 1.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID SPRADLIN 1.0 X 0 0 0 JUDY STALEY 1.0 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER SZARO 1.0 X 0 0 0 JANET GAGNON 1.0 X 0 0 0 ERAN MAHRER 1.0 X 0 0 0 LUIS REYES 1.0 X 0 0 0 THERESA WILLIAMS 1.0 X 0 0 0 JULIA HAMM 40.0 X 250000 0 34755 MARK KIMBLE 40.0 X 132840 0 20714 CHRISTY HERIG 40.0 X 140460 0 15015 EMILY EASLEY 40.0 X 126840 0 15039 KIMBERLY KIENER 40.0 X 127500 0 18824 SANDRA BURTON 40.0 X 125000 0 24951 902640 0 129298 9 false true false REGENCY COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION 12300 KILN COURT SUITE F BELTSVILLE MD 20705 CONSTRUCTION 537332 THE FAIRMONT HOTEL 170 S MARKET STREET SAN JOSE CA 95113 HOTEL SERVICES 381888 WASHINGTON WORKPLACE 2300 SOUTH 9TH STREET ARLINGTON VA 22204 OFFICE FURNISHING 150212 CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD PO BOX 79749 BALTIMORE MD 212790749 HEALTH BENEFITS 148471 RAFFA PC 1899 L STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 ACCOUNTING/HR 151067 9 239423 60000 299423 SPONSORSHIP 900099 249000 249000 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 773588 773588 REGISTRATION 900099 136382 136382 SOLAR ENERGY TRADE SHOWS 900099 4508520 4508520 CONSULTING 900099 511056 511056 68077 68077 6246623 24493 24493 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6570539 6246623 24493 0 49878 49878 0 0 284755 284755 0 1754340 1156387 596153 1800 76350 56401 19846 103 210143 148407 61550 186 147285 103094 44071 120 0 27294 27294 119695 119695 0 0 0 265197 218848 46349 209024 209024 85844 19896 65948 125324 1138 124186 0 271407 271407 258652 208352 50300 0 147563 144871 2692 0 0 146139 146139 10554 10554 HR AND RECRUITMENT 68068 68068 BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES 22695 22695 DESIGN & PRINTING 8882 8882 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 29601 365 29236 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 56091 49193 6898 4374781 3437366 934545 2870 873914 459884 9217986 3242591 212555 224998 15179 7552 1260713 211992 237533 1048721 475813 2179680 100000 100000 91720 2758652 11224700 10022078 751766 318205 161750 323063 3797885 674384 4711401 1315652 X 6450299 8646426 63000 60000 6513299 8706426 11224700 10022078 X 2195758 -2631 X false true true X false X 207395 256563 416029 417889 296438 1594314 663457 2743239 8977506 12534107 6249608 31167917 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 870852 2999802 9393535 12951996 6546046 32762231 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32762231 11381 95784 138513 78497 21862 346037 11381 95784 138513 78497 21862 346037 0 0 0 5920 0 5920 5849 14629 20478 888082 3110215 9532048 13036413 6567908 33134666 0.98876 0.98680 0.01044 0.01220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 698648 24952 673696 204126 126148 77978 357939 60892 297047 1048721 CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 1197816 F CORPORATE BONDS 682564 F GOVERNMENT BONDS 299300 F 2179680 DEPOSIT 47161 DUE FROM AFFILIATE 2711491 2758652 0 DEFERRED RENT 674384 674384 6570539 4374781 2195758 -2631 -2631 2193127 6567908 -2631 -2631 6570539 6570539 4374781 4374781 4374781 FIN 48 part x line 2 the association performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2010, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or which may have any affect on its tax-exempt status. true SCHOLARSHIPS 57 49878 grants monitoring PART I LINE 2 RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE EXPENSES BEFORE RECEIVING THE AWARD. EXPENSES ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO DISBURSING FUNDS. X X X X X X false false false false false false false false false MARK KIMBLE 132840 0 0 0 0 0 12735 0 7979 0 153554 0 0 0 JULIA HAMM 200000 0 50000 0 0 0 14000 0 20755 0 284755 0 0 0 CHRISTY HERIG 140460 0 0 0 0 0 6996 0 8019 0 155475 0 0 0 review of 990 990 part vi, line 11B The 990 is reviewed by the VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND THE BOARD TREASURER. THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. ANY COMMENTS ARISING FROM THE REVIEW ARE ADDRESSED AND RESOLVED PRIOR TO FILING. executive compensation 990, part vi, line 15A & 15B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ANNUALLY. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE BOARD ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE CURRENT COMPARATIVE MARKET DATA. THE BOARD CONSIDERS SEPA'S FINANCIAL POSITION AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL MARKET DATA USING PUBLISHED COMPENSATION STUDIES. governing documents 990, part vi, line 19 The organization's governing documents are available for viewing upon reasonable request. MEMBERSHIP 990, PART VI, LINE 7A AND 7B THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE PAID MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOPS. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE PUTS OUT A SLATE AND THE MEMBERS VOTE ACCORDINGLY ON THE SLATE FOR ELECTING BOARD MEMBERS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 990, PART VI, LINE 12B AND 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, 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 THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. ORGANIZATION CONVERTED FROM C 6 TO C 3 SCHEDULE A SUPPORT SCHEDULE THE ORGANIZATION CONVERTED FROM A C 6 TO A C 3 EFFECTIVE 2006, THEREFORE THE SUPPORT SCHEDULE IN SCHEDULE A PROPERLY DOES NOT HAVE AMOUNT FOR 2005 AND PREVIOUS. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY 990, PART VI, LINE 13 & 14 SEPA ADOPTED WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICIES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 11, 2010. changes to governing documents part vi, line 4 The revised bylaws are attached to this form. other changes in net assets part xi line 5 Unrealized loss on investments $2,631 SOLAR ENERGY TRADE SHOWS LLC 1220 19TH STREET NW SUITE 401 WASHINGTON DC 20036 271527552 CONFERENCES DE RELATED 4508521 4964741 false 4042 false 0.50000