Everybody Solar - Project Blog

Donor Update: Everybody Solar’s Tax-Exempt Status

February 11th, 2013 - We are happy to announce that we have recently received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirming our tax-exempt status under IRC 501(c)(3). Look us up on the IRS' non-profit search under our organization's EIN: 45-1591893.

We are now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit!

What this means for our donors is that past and future donations to Everybody Solar are tax-deductible. Please consult a tax professional to determine how the tax-deduction for any donations you have made or plan to make can best benefit your personal tax situation. If you would like us to confirm any past donations you have made or have any questions please let us know.

Why I Volunteer

December 12th, 2012 - Volunteering for Everybody Solar gives me the opportunity to contribute actual progress to a more sustainable and well-rounded society.

Many of us have extremely busy lives and finding time to volunteer between cooking meals, spending time with loved ones, being physically active, working long work-weeks, and running errands can be very difficult. Hours become scarce and therefore increasingly valuable. When you find the time to volunteer, you want to make sure that with those scarce hours, you are truly making a difference. You want to fill fulfilled.

Progress Report: 2012 - A letter from our founder

December 12th, 2012- It is hard to believe that another year has nearly come and gone, but here wer are. It is time to reflect on 2012, as well as look forward to 2013. But firts, thank you to all of you that believe in Everybody Solar and the positive impact you are helping make for both nonprofits and the environment. Without you this wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for trusting in us and our mission.

Everybody Solar picks Rebuilding Together Peninsula for our pilot project!

Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) is a non-profit community organization based in Redwood City, CA. Since RTP’s founding in 1989 they have rehabilitated 1,111 homes and 320 community centers while leveraging the hard work of 79,000 volunteers.

What is Community Solar?

May 15th, 2012 - What is Community Solar? On the surface this sounds like an easy question to answer, and until giving the topic more thought my answer would have simply been: Community Solar is any solar energy project that takes place in a community and involves the community.

Helping Charities Go Solar

April 14th, 2012 - Everybody Solar, co-founder Youness Scally talks about what inspired him to start a solar driven nonprofit and why cutting electricity costs for U.S. charities matters.

Video Transcript: I decided to start Everybody Solar because I was tired of being a by-stander...

Connecting the Dots: Charities, Solar Power, and The Economy

February 23rd, 2012 - What happens to non-profits during a recession? A quick web search on charitable giving turns up many news articles about how charities have been hit exceedingly hard during the most recent economic downturn.