Container cranes at a seaport, seen across the water

Grant recipient EIN 27-1185128International aid

Who funds Solar Sister Inc?

15 private foundations gave Solar Sister Inc in Great Falls, VA $1.4 million across 31 grants, in tax years 2018 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2018 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

31 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Gitlab FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2025

    Unlocking women's entrepreneurship and clean energy potential with upgraded digital offerings

    $125,000
  2. Exxonmobil FoundationSpring, TX 2024

    Education

    $200,000
  3. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX 2024

    To eradicate energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity

    $45,000
  4. Change Happens Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit OrganizationUrbandale, IA 2024

    General support

    $40,000
  5. The Rolf and Elizabeth Rosenthal Family FoundationBerkeley, CA 2024

    General charity

    $25,000
  6. Larry and Karen Mulder FoundationZeeland, MI 2024

    Unrestricted grant to general fund

    $25,000
  7. Leaves of Grass FundLincoln, MA 2024

    Charitable

    $2,000
  8. Weeden FoundationBedford Hills, NY 2024

    Grant

    $2,000
  9. Larry and Karen Mulder FoundationZeeland, MI 2023

    Unrestricted grant to general fund

    $50,000
  10. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX 2023

    To eradicate energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity

    $50,000
  11. The Rolf and Elizabeth Rosenthal Family FoundationBerkeley, CA 2023

    General charity

    $20,000
  12. The Starfish GroupLopez Island, WA 2023

    Charity support

    $5,000
  13. Leaves of Grass FundLincoln, MA 2023

    Charitable

    $2,000
  14. Weeden FoundationBedford Hills, NY 2023

    Grant

    $2,000
  15. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $103
  16. Exxonmobil FoundationSpring, TX 2022

    Various

    $200,000
  17. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX 2022

    To eradicate energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity

    $35,000
  18. Leaves of Grass FundLincoln, MA 2022

    Charitable

    $2,500
  19. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $200
  20. Exxonmobil FoundationSpring, TX 2021

    Other Education - Sustainable Development

    $250,000
  21. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX 2021

    To eradicate energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity

    $25,000
  22. Marks Family FoundationWilmington, DE 2021

    General charitable purpose

    $25,000
  23. Leaves of Grass FundLincoln, MA 2021

    Charitable

    $5,000
  24. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $148
  25. Exxonmobil FoundationSpring, TX 2020

    Other Education - Sustainable Development

    $250,000
  26. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX 2020

    To eradicate energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity

    $25,000
  27. Whispering Bells FoundationWashington, DC 2020

    Charitable

    $15,000
  28. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $82
  29. Wallace Global Fund IIWashington, DC 2019

    Support to improve energy access globally

    $10,000
  30. The Sunshine Foundation IncBarnwell, SC 2019

    Economic

    $767
  31. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2018

    Generating green jobs & small businesses

    $5,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other international aid organizations in Great Falls, VA and are not among Solar Sister Inc’s funders above.

  1. The Bertram Steinman Family Foundation IncWestport, CT 3 grants Preselected only $90,000 to similar organizations
  2. The Fortunatus FoundationHobe Sound, FL 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to similar organizations
  3. The Goyen Foundation IncMerritt Island, FL 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to similar organizations
  4. Virts Miller FoundationLeesburg, VA 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to similar organizations
  5. Barry B and Marilyn Eiland FoundationWilmington, DE 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to similar organizations
  6. Cornet Creek FoundationTelluride, CO 1 grant Preselected only $5,080 to similar organizations
  7. The Zimmer Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to similar organizations
  8. The Mary Lynn Richardson FundGreensboro, NC 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 27-1185128 by name and ZIP code against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.