Program areas at Black Bear Solar Institute Corporation
Environmental Education Center including Solar, Electric Transportation and Wildlife segments, each appealing to a different segment of the public to attract and capture interest in overall environmental effects of energy use and choices. Extension of Environmental Education outreach through eCO-COve, a comprehensive demonstration project for energy, air, and water quality. Covid restricted in-person activities so emphasis was turned to online education. 30,000+ reached through online activities
Electric Vehicle - Operate Battery Electric Vehicle for demonstration and public ride and drive events including National Drive Electric Week. Demonstrate use of public EV charging installations.
Energy Efficient Building and Solar - Research materials for public education and demonstration of energy efficient building retrofits including insulation, lighting, heating and refrigeration. Consulting with the National Park Service on solar power for Cades Cove Visitor Center. Demonstration solar installations at Earthshine Nature Programs. Approximately 7,000 people reached through Educational Center displays and 30,000+ reached through online activities.
Grants made by Black Bear Solar Institute Corporation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Earthshine Nature Programs | Construction of Educational Solar Array To Power Science and Environmental Stem Teaching Area. | 2019-12 | $14,000 |
Who funds Black Bear Solar Institute Corporation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Black Bear Solar Institute Corporation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Robert Harris | President | $0 | 2024-04-21 |
| Mary-Joyce B Harris | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Jennifer J Baldy | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Lisa L Stewart | Vice President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
Financials for Black Bear Solar Institute Corporation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $160,877 | $193,898 | -17% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $160,877 | $193,898 | -17% |
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Data update history
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 16, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationEnergy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 2204 Battle Ground Dr
- Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- County
- Sevier County, TN
- Website URL
- blackbearsolarinstitute.org/Â
- Phone
- (865) 919-2274
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-2957238
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C60: Environmental Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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