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Solar Cookers International (SCI)

CharityWatch rating issued
June 2025

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
77%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$14
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

Solar Cookers International (SCI)
2400 22nd Street
Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95818

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Stated Mission

To improve human health, economic well-being, women's empowerment, and the environment by promoting climate-friendly solar cooking for vulnerable populations worldwide.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2024

Program Percentage: 77%

The percentage of Solar Cookers International (SCI)'s cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$900,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $14

How many dollars Solar Cookers International (SCI) spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$1,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Solar Cookers International Audited Financial Statements 68-0153141
Solar Cookers International IRS Form 990 68-0153141
Entity: Solar Cookers International
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 68-0153141
Entity: Solar Cookers International
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 68-0153141

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Solar Cookers International (SCI)
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Solar Cookers International (SCI)
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Unable to Provide Salaries

CharityWatch is unable to provide a range of Top Three Salaries for this charity for the above fiscal reporting year because we lack complete salary data for the organization. Except for officers, directors, and trustees, the IRS does not require breakouts of salaries totaling less than $100,000.

For example, XYZ charity would be required to provide a breakout in its tax form of compensation to its president of $55,000, but would not be required to provide a breakout of $99,000 in compensation to its top medical researcher if that person is not also an officer, director, or trustee of the organization.

This charity reports that compensation to its officers, directors, and trustees is under $100,000 per individual. Donors who would like to view limited salary data for this organization should refer to its tax form, which may be available on the charity's web site or from a number of third-party sources. See CharityWatch's Links page for information on obtaining copies of charity tax forms.


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