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THE SKY IS NOT LIMITED
WYNANTSKILL, NY · EIN 061794159 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE Q30 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · theskyisnotlimited.org
revenue
$8K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$3K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO HELP PEOPLE PROVIDE CLEAN WATER USING SOLAR ENERGY

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sky Is Not Limited provides clean water solutions in underserved regions by funding and supporting solar-powered well projects. The organization partners with local and international organizations to install and maintain wells, primarily in rural Tanzania, with sites located at schools and health clinics. Founded in 2006, it relies on donations and volunteer support to carry out its mission.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Solar Powered Well Projects
Designs, funds, and installs solar-powered water wells in rural Tanzania and Haiti, primarily at schools and health clinics, to provide sustainable access to clean water
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 2 activities
    • Construction and installation of solar-powered water wells in rural areas
      Designs, installs, and maintains solar-powered water wells in rural Tanzania and Haiti, providing clean water access to entire villages, schools, and community centers. The organization has constructed or installed twelve solar-powered wells in Tanzania, often in partnership with local organizations such as African Reflections Foundation.
    • Fundraising for water well projects
      Has raised $154,600 toward solar-powered water well projects, with each well costing approximately $15,000, supporting the organization’s implementation and grantmaking efforts in Tanzania.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding and sponsorship of solar-powered water well projects
      Provides financial support for the construction of solar-powered water wells in Tanzania through grants and sponsorships, including $15,000 donations per well project to partners such as African Reflections Foundation. These funds have directly supported the development of multiple deep wells in rural districts like Mkuranga.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Local education programs for youth
      Delivers educational programming to fifth-grade students in the Albany area, focusing on life appreciation and goal setting.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement and outreach activities
      Organizes and engages volunteers in outreach, fundraising, and field activities, including setting up displays at concerts, hosting fundraisers, and participating in solar project implementation during annual volunteer trips to Haiti and Tanzania.
  • Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
    • Website development and marketing support
      Developed and maintained the organization’s website and provided ongoing marketing support since 2007, including designing artwork for merchandise to support outreach and fundraising.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • African Reflections Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Sky Is Not Limited on water well projects in Tanzania.
  • African Reflections Foundation Partner — Partner organization collaborating on clean water projects in Mkuranga District.
  • African Reflections Foundation Partner — Partner organization collaborating on water well projects in Tanzania
  • African Reflections Foundation Partner — Partnered to install solar-powered wells, with African Reflections Foundation managing equipment procurement and logistics.
  • Flahive Family Foundation Funder — Provided funding for solar-powered well projects in Tanzania.
  • Flahive Family Foundation Partner — Donated annually for three consecutive years to fund the installation of solar-powered wells.
  • Fresh Tracks Farm Funder — Provided funding for solar-powered well projects in Tanzania.
  • Fresh Tracks Farm Partner — Sponsored three wells carried out by The Sky is Not Limited in partnership with African Reflections Foundation.
  • High Peaks Solar Partner — Collaborating organization where Ken serves as project manager and works with Kevin Bailey on solar projects.
  • High Peaks Solar, LLC Funder — Provided funding for solar-powered well projects in Tanzania.
  • Kevin Bailey Partner — Founder of The Sky is Not Limited who personally builds the solar well projects.
  • Kevin and Tiffany Bailey Partner — Founders who have visited nearly all well sites in rural Tanzania, providing on-the-ground oversight and support.
  • Reverb Partner — Introduced the organization to a volunteer through its eco-village program at a music concert.
  • Saratoga Bridges Partner — Board member affiliation with an organization providing services to people with special needs.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Partner-Based Implementation Model
    methodology: partner-based_implementation
    By partnering with local organizations to co-implement water projects, we increase community ownership and project sustainability, because local partners lead equipment procurement and installation while we provide funding and oversight.
  • Solar-Powered Water Infrastructure
    methodology: solar-powered_water_infrastructure
    By using solar energy to power water systems, we provide sustainable and safe water access in underserved regions, because solar power reduces reliance on distant or contaminated sources and ensures long-term operational viability in remote areas.
  • Volunteer-Driven Technical Deployment
    methodology: volunteer-driven_deployment
    By engaging volunteers in the technical implementation of solar and water projects, we reduce costs and build local capacity, because volunteer involvement enables hands-on training and knowledge transfer in Haiti and Tanzania.