Nonprofit · EIN 27-2957238
BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $180,072 | $482,999 | -$302,927 | $901,270 | $4,317 | $896,953 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $149,382 | $335,407 | -$186,025 | $1,209,113 | $9,233 | $1,199,880 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $160,877 | $10,960 | $149,917 | $1,385,375 | -$530 | $1,385,905 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $180,072
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $130,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,015
- Depreciation
- $300,000
- Program services (functional)
- $182,883
- Management and general (functional)
- $300,116
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,209,113
- Total assets, end of year
- $901,270
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,317
- Net assets, end of year
- $896,953
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $848,665
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $896,953
- Gross receipts
- $180,072
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Harris | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Lisa L Stewart | Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mary-Joyce B Harris | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jennifer J Baldy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Harris | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Lisa L Stewart | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mary-Joyce B Harris | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jennifer J Baldy | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Harris | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Lisa L Stewart | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mary-Joyce B Harris | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jennifer J Baldy | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 330 TERRAPIN DR, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-5005
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Robert E Harris, 330 Terrapin DR, Johnson City, TN 376045005
- Signed the 990
- Robert Harris, President
- Phone
- (865) 919-2274
Mission
Black Bear Solar Institute is founded to research and demonstrate evolving concepts and technologies through a living laboratory of resilient communities which embody a healthy balance of human, animal, environmental and economic needs.
Program accomplishments
- 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 activitiesExpenses $612
- 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, Tennessee 4H Camp and STEM Education, and Tanasi Girl Scouts Camp. Approximately 7,000 people reached through Educational Center displays and 30,000+ reached through online activities.Expenses $49,549
- 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. Granting of Electric Vehicle Truck to 501c3 Earthshine Nature Programs to tow their mobile environmental education trailer.Expenses $132,722 · grants $130,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2957238
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C35)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $901,270
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,072
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $180,072 | $482,999 | $901,270 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $149,382 | $335,407 | $1,209,113 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $160,877 | $10,960 | $1,385,375 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $193,898 | $14,135 | $1,239,383 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2957238).
Questions about BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION is 27-2957238.
- Is BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert E Harris.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK BEAR SOLAR INSTITUTE CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,072, expenses of $482,999 and total assets of $901,270 at year end.
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