The Solar Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521089260 · Private foundation
The Solar Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in grants paid and $1.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 37 individual grants from this funder — $3.2M awarded across 2017–2020 — including its support for scientific research. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Solar Foundation funds
The Solar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research, environment & conservation.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meister Consultants Group Inc TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | Boston, MA | $390K | 2017 |
| The Cadmus Group LLC Fka Meister Consulting Group Inc TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | Waltham, MA | $268K | 2020 |
| National Renewable Energy Laboratory TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL GRANT | Golden, CO | $215K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The Solar Foundation
The Solar Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Solar Foundation
- Does The Solar Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Solar Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Solar Foundation fund?
- The Solar Foundation's grants focus on scientific research. Example recipients include Meister Consultants Group Inc, The Cadmus Group LLC Fka Meister Consulting Group Inc, National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Solar Foundation give in grants?
- The Solar Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 37 grants.
- Where is The Solar Foundation located?
- The Solar Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521089260.
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