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
71%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND
$3.4M in foundation grants on record from 22 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $586K | 4 |
| Novo Foundation | $400K | 2 |
| Farvue Foundation | $350K | 4 |
| Sempra Foundation | $260K | 3 |
| Better Giving | $209K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $173K | 4 |
| William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Fam | $100K | 1 |
| Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust | $100K | 2 |
| Kcs Pacific Foundation | $40K | 2 |
Leadership
Robert Freling — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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