PEOPLES SOLAR ENERGY FUND
PITTSFIELD, MA · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND, INC. PROVIDES NON-EXTRACTIVE FINANCING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BULK-PURCHASING DISCOUNTED SERVICES TO BUILD A SCALABLE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-LED AND COMMUNITY-OWNED SOLAR PROJECTS. THE EMPHASIS IS ON PROJECTS BENEFITING LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, CONTRIBUTING TO CLEANER AND MORE AFFORDABLE ENERGY, JOB CREATION, COMMUNITY ASSET DEVELOPMENT, AND A MORE DEMOCRATIZED ENERGY SYSTEM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds PEOPLES SOLAR ENERGY FUND
$3.7M in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $1M | 1 |
| Proteus Fund | $1M | 2 |
| Builders Initiative Foundation | $530K | 2 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $330K | 3 |
| Impactassetsinc | $318K | 3 |
| Tides Center | $175K | 2 |
| Kresge Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $75K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $70K | 2 |
| Christopher Reynolds Foundation | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
AMY BETTLE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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