From public IRS filings
SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND
WASHINGTON, DC · Environment
Mission
Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) provides solar power and wireless communications to the fifth of the world's population living without access to electricity to meet global challenges of food and water scarcity, health care, education, and poverty.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.5M
Total expenses
$1.5M
Total assets
$813K
Program expense ratio
7120%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND
$3.9M in foundation grants on record from 20 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $300K | 2 |
| Better Giving | $209K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $173K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $32K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $21K | 3 |
Leadership
Robert Freling — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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