Nonprofit · EIN 68-0153141
SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,779,008 | $1,308,901 | $470,107 | $2,950,215 | $67,906 | $2,882,309 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,085,008 | $891,459 | $193,549 | $2,416,652 | $53,079 | $2,363,573 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,687,007
- Program service revenue
- $2,717
- Investment income
- $89,284
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$367
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $218,161
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,137
- Other salaries and wages
- $564,956
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $785,079
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,323
- Travel
- $10,028
- Depreciation
- $1,645
- Program services (functional)
- $1,072,001
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,636
- Fundraising (functional)
- $203,264
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,416,652
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,950,215
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,906
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,882,309
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,168
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,625,292
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,744,219
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $138,090
- Gross receipts
- $1,779,375
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Hughes | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $106,056 | $10,081 |
| Emily Bacchini | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Peg Barratt | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Donnelly | Vice President Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter W Turnbull | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kira Simon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Stonefelt MPH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Schumacher | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Holton-Hodson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arun Raman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky George-David | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katrien Van Acoleyen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Paparian | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Fishman | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shishpal Rawat Ph D | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Hughes | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $73,511 | $9,104 |
| Shishpal Rawat PhD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Holton-Hodson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Paparian | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| tim donnelly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arun Raman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Peg Barratt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Stonefelt MPH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kira Simon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Fishman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Schumacher | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter W Turnbull | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Bacchini | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2400 22ND ST STE 210, SACRAMENTO, CA 95818-2540
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Caitlyn Hughes, 2400 22nd Street 210, Sacramento, CA 95818
- Signed the 990
- Caitlyn Hughes, ED
- Phone
- (916) 455-4499
- Website
- www.solarcookers.org
- Return prepared by
- OConnor & Company
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0153141 or by the name SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The mission of Solar Cookers International is to improve human health, economic well-being, womens empowerment, and the environment by promoting climate-friendly solar cooking for vulnerable populations worldwide.
Program accomplishments
- Solar Cookers International (SCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing human health, economic resilience, gender equity, and environmental protection by expanding access to climate-friendly solar cooking for vulnerable communities worldwide.Today, approximately 2.1 billion peopleabout one-quarter of the global populationcontinue to depend on polluting fuels for cooking. This reliance has serious consequences for both the environment and public health, with women and girls disproportionately affected due to their primary role in cooking in many areas. As environmental disasters increase and geopolitical conflicts further strain resources, the demand for clean cooking solutions like solar cooking becomes even more critical.SCI responds to this pressing need through a threefold strategy: advocacy, research, and strengthening the capacity of the global solar cooking community. SCI leverages data to guide and enhance efforts across all levels, from grassroots initiatives to international platforms. As a recognized leader in the field, SCI elevates the call for sustainable cooking solutions at the United Nations and other key decision-making forums.Drawing on its extensive experience with effective, community-based projects and its leadership within the sector, SCIs long-term strategy prioritizes scaling solar cooking initiatives. This focus aims to drive the policies, practices, and resource flows needed to accelerate the adoption and impact of solar cooking worldwide.ADVOCACYSCI engages with global decision-makers to secure recognition of solar cooking as an effective, appropriate pathway to achieving climate and health targets. In addition, SCI builds partnerships and collaborative efforts to further its mission of expanding awareness, acceptance, and adoption of solar cooking.SCI implemented the following advocacy activities in fiscal year 2024-25:Advocated for solar cooking at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan by engaging government leaders and encouraging the inclusion of solar cooking in climate change mitigation and adaptation plans. SCI hosted four press conferences, unveiling a new collaboration with the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and featuring guest speakers who shared firsthand accounts of the transformative impact of clean cooking. SCI also hosted an exhibit booth to demonstrate solar cooker functionality and facilitate new connections. Additionally, SCI participated in eight side events alongside partners such as the CTCN, the International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE), International Solar Alliance (ISA), Peace Boat, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Participation at COP provides a critical platform to expand the solar cooking network, engage key stakeholders, raise global awareness, and build connections that lead to future implementation opportunities.Facilitated a virtual side event during the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to highlight how solar cooking advances all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Speakers from Togo, Liberia, and India, along with experts in renewable energy, NGO leadership, government, and on-the-ground implementation, underscored the critical role of clean cooking in achieving a healthier, more sustainable future.Hosted a virtual webinar for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) to highlight the gender implications of clean cooking. Speakers included a gender expert from Mali, a project coordinator from Tajikistan, a project leader and manufacturer from Mali, and a representative from Energia, who spoke on global economic empowerment for women.Participated in the World Health Organization (WHO) Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in Cartagena, Colombia, joining ministers, health professionals, and city leaders to discuss solutions for clean air and energy access. SCI highlighted solar cookings role in reducing household air pollution and engaged directly with global policymakers to integrate clean cooking into public health and climate strategies.Participated in the Sixth Global Conference on Climate and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Synergies in Copenhagen, Denmark at UN City convened by UN DESA (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs) and the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Secretariat. Ministers, NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) coordinators, and expert stakeholders explored integrated strategies to align the Paris Agreement with the 2030 AgendaSCI attended to glean insights on embedding solar cooking into national climate and SDG plans and forged new partnerships.Increased awareness of solar cooking through publications, contributions, and references across media and industry platforms, including the Heart of Giving Podcast, INFORSE Magazine, ASES (American Solar Energy Society) Solar Tour, AZT (Azerbaijan) News, IRENAs Off-Grid Renewable Energy Report, and the Gender and Energy Compact. These contributions were designed to inform, engage, and advocate for the adoption of solar cooking worldwide.STRENGTHENING CAPACITYSCI aims to strengthen the solar cooking sector as a whole by focusing on strategies that deliver the greatest impact. Working alongside partners, SCI designs and carries out projects and models with strong potential to scale, weaving in best practices like needs assessments and data collection. SCI also curates and freely offers a wide range of educational materials while creating spaces for knowledge sharing and networking across the sector.SCI implemented the following capacity building activities in fiscal year 2024-25:Advanced SCIs flagship initiative in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, in partnership with local organizations to expand clean cooking access for refugees using solar cookers. Since 2018, 524 cookers have been distributed, with the potential for over 54 million meals to be solar cooked, potentially avoiding 11,711 metric tons of CO2, and benefiting 4,025 refugees who save an average of $92.25 per familydemonstrating a scalable model grounded in strong local partnerships, local manufacturing, robust evaluation, and empowering past participants to become trainers in new program cycles.Launched a new solar cooking project in the Central African Republic in collaboration with the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network, at the request of government officials seeking alternatives to wood-based cooking. Working with local NGOs and community leaders, SCI has begun training, data collection, and awareness activities in four pilot communities, aiming to distribute 180 solar cookersoffering three cooker designsto reach over 1,200 people, laying the groundwork for a national roadmap to scale solar cooking.Initiated a partnered solar cooking project in Mali alongside the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network, supporting government priorities to reduce reliance on wood and charcoal for cooking. SCI is working with local organizations and manufacturers to train key players and end users, collect baseline data, and introduce solar cooking to families in two pilot communities, with plans to distribute two different designs for a total of 140 solar cookers to reach over 800 people while building a roadmap for future scale-up.Maintained and updated the Solar Cooking Wiki, www.solarcooking.org, the worlds largest online database of solar cooking information, featuring over 1,700 pages from 146 countries and accessible in more than 35 languages. By freely sharing designs, case studies, and training resources, the Wiki builds capacity across the solar cooking sector, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide to implement and expand solar cooking initiatives in their communities.Participated in relevant sector webinars, working groups, surveys, and other collaboration and information-sharing opportunities including the Interaction Climate Advocacy Working Group; InterAction Civic Space Working Group; REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) Steering Committee meeting; IRENA Off-Grid Energy reporting; Brookings Climate, Devlopment, and International Financial Institutions webinar; Hivos/Energia Gender Advancement webinar; and others.Consistently received the highest rating from charity rating organizations including Charity Navigator GuideStar/Candid, and Charity Watch. RESEARCHSCI is committed to building a strong evidence base that demonstrates the effectiveness of solar cooking and helps projects achieve maximum impact. To support this, SCI promotes the Solar Cooker Performance Evaluation Process (PEP), which measures a solar cookers power in Watts and its efficiency. Using internationally recognized ISO (International Organization for Standardization) clean cooking standards and the ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers) S580.1 protocol, this process delivers objective data for manufactureExpenses $1,072,001 · grants $218,161 · revenue $2,717
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0153141
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C35Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,950,215
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,779,375
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,779,008 | $1,308,901 | $2,950,215 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,085,008 | $891,459 | $2,416,652 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $969,866 | $858,777 | $2,205,109 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,160,482 | $644,153 | $2,042,609 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 68-0153141).
Questions about SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL is 68-0153141.
- Is SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Caitlyn Hughes.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,056 (Caitlyn Hughes, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,779,008, expenses of $1,308,901 and total assets of $2,950,215 at year end.
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