International : Development and Relief Services
Solar Electric Light Fund
Energy is a human right
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (66.41) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 89.1% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 4.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.9% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.91) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 27.0% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 74.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.82 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (27.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2008)
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Contact Information
Solar Electric Light Fund
1612 K Street, NW
Suite 402
Washington, DC 20006
tel: (202) 234-7265
EIN: 52-1701564
Leadership (FYE 12/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Freling | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $135,000 | 8.72% |
Mission
Founded in 1990, the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) designs and implements sustainable energy solutions to improve the health, education and economic well-being of rural communities in the developing world. SELF's projects provide power for water pumping and drip irrigation, health clinics, schools, homes, streetlights, microenterprise and wireless Internet. The mission of SELF is to provide solar power and wireless communications to a quarter of the world's population living in energy poverty. SELF believes that energy is a human right. To meet global challenges such as food and water scarcity, climate change and poverty, SELF is working to assign greater priority to the importance of sustainable energy among international development banks, aid agencies, foundations, and philanthropic individuals.
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| Solar Electric Light Fund - DC | 66.41 | |
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|---|---|---|
| Solar Electric Light Fund - DC | 66.41 | |
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