Empowered by Light Foundation
Empowered by Light Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Empowered by Light installs solar micro grids for indigenous communities, conservation areas and for schools in Brazil, Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, and Puerto Rico.
About
Empowered by Light (EBL) donated solar and energy storage systems to eight fire stations in Puerto Rico, continuing the work started in 2017 to build more resilient communities on the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria. These systems enable fire fighters and paramedics to reliably respond to emergencies in the communities they serve both during and after severe weather events. EBL also supported the installation of solar and storage systems on an additional two observation towers in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. These towers allow guests to stay overnight in the historic park where they can observe wildlife in a safe and comfortable setting, and the revenue generated from the visits supports the communities that live on the border of the park.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “See note description in part i”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Empowered by light installs solar micro grids for indigenous communities, conservation areas and for schools in brazil, ecuador, nepal, zambia, and puerto rico.”.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 0 employees.
- 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.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $107,858.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval process by a neutral source.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $31,883 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.