Twende Solar
Twende Solar
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About this organization
Mission
To achieve a world with sustainable energy for all. Let’s go solar, together!
About
Born from a fierce passion for renewable energy and protecting the world's beloved ecosystems, the employees of Elemental Energy formed Twende Solar: a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced communities with renewable energy systems. Twende, meaning “let’s go” in Swahili, is indicative of the organization's proactive capabilities and dedication to sustainable development worldwide. Operated and supported by solar PV industry professionals, Twende Solar bridges the gap between renewable energy experts and economically marginalized communities with a need for a reliable, affordable source of clean energy to power their work. Renewable energy is the solution for eliminating poverty, strengthening economies, protecting ecosystems, and achieving a more equitable society.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Empowering energy-deficient communities by implenting renewable energy systems worldwide”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Twende solar empowers energy-deficient communities by implementing renewable energy systems world-wide.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as OR.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 1339 SE 8TH AVE B, PORTLAND, OR, 97214.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 1 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $81,620.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is not based on a review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2015.
- The organization pays $44,105 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,651 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.