PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND, INC. PROVIDES NON-EXTRACTIVE FINANCING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BULK-PURCHASING DISCOUNTED SERVICES TO BUILD A SCALABLE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-LED AND COMMUNITY-OWNED SOLAR PROJECTS. THE EMPHASIS IS ON PROJECTS BENEFITING LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, CONTRIBUTING TO CLEANER AND MORE AFFORDABLE ENERGY, JOB CREATION, COMMUNITY ASSET DEVELOPMENT, AND A MORE DEMOCRATIZED ENERGY SYSTEM.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Massachusetts.
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $151k | $15k | — | $3k | $170k $184k |
Co-director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $148k $160k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 4%
from 2023
From $164k in 2023 to $170k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay fell 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 26%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND received $170,401 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Massachusetts, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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