Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 629,264 | 706,571 | 661,883 | 959,781 | 1,129,406 | 4,086,905 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 629,264 | 706,571 | 661,883 | 959,781 | 1,129,406 | 4,086,905 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 4,086,905 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 629,264 | 706,571 | 661,883 | 959,781 | 1,129,406 | 4,086,905 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 1,601 | 17,752 | 24,602 | 11,370 | 13,927 | 69,252 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 4,156,157 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 21013475 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.1 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Statement Note 1 | ADVOCACYSCI advocates with global leaders to ensure solar cooking is recognized as a critical solution to achieving 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 the fiscal year 2021/2022: Being named a Keeling Curve Prize Winner, which recognizes the most impactful climate projects around the world. Advocating for solar cooking to world leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) with 7 press conferences, inviting guest speakers from the UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Partnership, Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN 21), Global Warming Mitigation Project, and the Clean Cooking Alliance; and 3 Side Events, in partnership with the World Health Organization, International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI), and the US Center. Hosting a virtual booth at COP26. Being recognized by the California State Legislature and commended for the vital role SCI plays in improving the quality of life throughout the world.Educating government leaders and decision-makers about solar cookings positive influence on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by virtual participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). SCI showcased the benefits of solar cooking with invited presenters from The World Bank, the Clean Cooking Alliance, the Public-Private Alliance Foundation (PPAF), and experienced solar cooking initiative leaders in Haiti, Nepal, and India. SCI also hosted a virtual exhibit at HLPF. Organizing and hosting a virtual webinar for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women with renewable energy experts from USAID and the Kenyan Ministry of Energy, and solar cooking advocates. Making virtual presentations about SCIs leadership role in the solar cooking sector and building capacity to expand solar cooking at the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Conference. Presenting two virtual solar cooking tours during the ASES National Solar Tour. Sharing a virtual solar cooker exhibition at the American Solar Energy Society conference. Continuing dialogue with the World Health Organization regarding potential funding of large-scale solar cooking initiatives as effective clean cooking solutions. Presenting at the Environment Expo sponsored by the National Park Service, UCLA School of Arts and Architecture, various Rotary Club and Soroptimist Club chapter meetings, Climate Reality, the Dorsky Museum, the Ritsumeikan University Dept. of Psychology, and more on the benefits of solar cooking. Highlighting the benefits of solar cooking in articles and videos published by CNN International, the World Economic Forum, Nomades des Mers, the Global Solar Council, INFORSE, Mongabay, Climate Reality, Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), InterAction, International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Atlas Obscura, the Senate Daily Journal, Hudson Valley 1, and more. Receiving acceptance as a Climate Action Network (CAN) International member. Being nominated for The Earthshot Prize, to be awarded in late 2022. 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 three locations (Nairobi, Kenya; Nyack, New York, USA; and the Sacramento area, California, USA). Simultaneously, SCI is increasing its capacity to gather data and track metrics.SCI conducted the following research efforts in the fiscal year 2021/2022: Presenting the PEP at the ISES Solar World Conference. Submitting an approved PEP manuscript for the ISES Solar World Conference Proceedings. See https://proceedings.ises.org/paper/swc2021/swc2021-0078-Bigelow.pdf to read the article. Contributing PEP Results Reports for the CooKit to the Clean Cooking Catalog hosted by the Clean Cooking Alliance. PEP testing of another solar cooker 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. https://www.solarcookers.org/resources/downloadLeading 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. 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 MOVEMENT SCI 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 2021/2022: Continuing to collaborate with Kenyan implementer Ecomandate to construct solar box oven cookers and train Kakuma Refugee Camp residents. The lives of over 1,900 refugees have been improved and the total number of cookers in Kakuma increased to 234 since late 2018. With each cooker lasting an estimated 15 years at least, able to cook for 6-10 people, with 300 sunny days a year, and 3 meals a day possible, this could result in 17,010,000 individual solar-cooked meals. Sharing expertise and resources to support solar cooking and solar drying development in Yemen. Maintaining and updating the Solar Cooking Wiki, www.solarcooking.org, the worlds largest online database of solar cooking information with over 1,800 pages of information from 142 countries around the globe and automatically translatable into over 35 different languages. Receiving almost 500,000+ pageviews of SCIs online resources in the fiscal year, with an average of 1,300+ pageviews occurring per day. Creating and disseminating 27 publications to increase the adoption of solar cooking. Consistently receiving the highest rating from charity rating organizations including Charity Navigator, GuideStar/Candid, and the Better Business Bureau. Being invited as a guest speaker at The World Bank and Energy Sector Management Assistance Programs (ESMAP) international webinar with renowned experts to educate and inform government ministers and World Bank representatives about the power of solar cooking. Participating in InterActions Climate Advocacy Working Group, Environmental Sustainability Working Group, and Future Thinkers and being featured in an InterAction Signatory Story. Contributing solar cooker and clean cookstoves financing expertise to the Climate Policy Initiative. Contributing solar cooking information to the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) Renewables 2022 Global Status Report. Highlighting solar cooking in influential organizations newsletters such as the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), the Global Solar Council, the American Solar Energy S |
| 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. |
| Software ID: | 21013475 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.1 |