Namaste Solar Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Namaste Solar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$50,305
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,000 | 3 | $54,876 |
| 2024 | $6,500 | 2 | $50,305 |
How to apply
| Contact | Heather Kinsey 6707 Winchester Circle Ste 700, Boulder, CO 80301-3756 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 447-0300, nsfbod@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The application form is available on the namaste solar foundation's website. An applicant organization must provide a completed application form along with a copy of its determination letter from the IRS and a copy of its most recently filed IRS form 990. |
| Deadlines | August 31st and grants are awarded by december 31st |
| Restrictions | An organization must be exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code to qualify. Preference is given to organizations pursuing a renewable energy project serving communities in boulder and denver, Colorado, and surrounding areas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Namaste Solar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Farm & Food Alliance | Support for thistle whistle farm community-solar agrivoltaic | $3,000 |
| Twende Solar | Solar pv system with battery backup to power a community center school in bompaso, ghana | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elliot Freedman
- Madison Lozano
- Heather Kinsey
- Matthew Griffin
Questions people ask
Does Namaste Solar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31st and grants are awarded by december 31st.
How much does Namaste Solar Foundation Inc give?
$6,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Namaste Solar Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elliot Freedman (Chair), Madison Lozano (Co-Chair), Heather Kinsey (Treasurer) and Matthew Griffin (Secretary).
What does Namaste Solar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and food and hunger.