Peoples Solar Energy Fund

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.

PITTSFIELD MA | EIN: 84-3011433

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501(c)(3) organization

82 WENDELL AVE SUITE 100,
PITTSFIELD MA 01201-7066

https://WWW.PSEF.NETWORK

203-916-3490

Peoples Solar Energy Fund

Mission

PITTSFIELD MA | EIN: 84-3011433

Is this your nonprofit?

This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.

501(c)(3) organization

82 WENDELL AVE SUITE 100,
PITTSFIELD MA 01201-7066

https://WWW.PSEF.NETWORK

203-916-3490

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:57.59% of total expenses

SCORE38%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2022

Administrative: 47.3%
Fundraising: 8.0%
Program: 44.7%

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 33.5%
Fundraising: 11.1%
Program: 55.4%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 25.8%
Fundraising: 6.9%
Program: 67.3%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:21.92% of total assets

SCORE100%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
38%	Program Expense Ratio:57.59% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022 Administrative: 47.3% Fundraising: 8.0% Program: 44.7% ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 33.5% Fundraising: 11.1% Program: 55.4% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 25.8% Fundraising: 6.9% Program: 67.3% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:21.92% of total assets

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