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First Candle Inc

  • New Canaan, CT
  • Tax-exempt since June 2024
  • EIN: 52-1591162

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$853k (2024)

Expenses
$778k (2024)

Total Assets
$222k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$292k (2024)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$853,423
Expenses
$778,393
Net Income
$75,030
Net Assets
-$70,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $727,573
85.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $125,850
14.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,345
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $232,758
29.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,510
Total Liabilities $291,940
Net Assets -$70,430
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $99,345 $0 $0
Byron Johnson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Scruton (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dave Taylor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Neidra Chubb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ayanna Clunis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Swati Aleti Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Mansker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Rubenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 27, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$897,968
Expenses
$954,765
Net Income
-$56,797
Net Assets
-$283,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $792,427
88.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $105,541
11.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $354,631
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,405
Total Liabilities $372,242
Net Assets -$283,837
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $99,420 $0 $900
David Cunningham (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Scruton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Mansker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Cianella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neidra Chubb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ayanna Clunis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Natasha Ray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nik Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron Johnson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Rubenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 2, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$504,218
Expenses
$780,005
Net Income
-$275,787
Net Assets
-$227,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $388,284
77.0%
Program Services $625
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $115,309
22.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $276,212
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,109
Total Liabilities $289,149
Net Assets -$227,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $94,936 $0 $825
David Cunningham (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Scruton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg E Mansker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Cianella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neidra Chubb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ayanna Clunis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Natasha Ray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Rubenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nik Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 2, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$601,796
Expenses
$567,222
Net Income
$34,574
Net Assets
$48,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $486,527
80.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $115,269
19.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $216,952
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,712
Total Liabilities $180,965
Net Assets $48,747
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $80,513 $0 $900
David Cunningham (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Scruton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg E Mansker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Cianella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neidra Chubb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ayanna Clunis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Natsha Ray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nik Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Rubenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 31, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$421,530
Expenses
$429,187
Net Income
-$7,657
Net Assets
$14,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $424,404
> 100%
Program Services $16,985
4.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,859
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $212,773
49.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,334
Total Liabilities $141,161
Net Assets $14,173

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$437,544
Expenses
$434,829
Net Income
$2,715
Net Assets
$21,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,410
60.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $169,928
38.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,206
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,000
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,773
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,094
Total Liabilities $70,264
Net Assets $21,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $78,000 $0 $0
Barbara Himes (Director Of Education) $74,900 $0 $0
Stephanie Goodman (Coo) $57,000 $0 $0
David Cunningham (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Scruton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg E Mansker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Cianella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schaffer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ayanna Clunis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Natasha Ray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nik Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Rubenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 26, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $0 $0
David Cunningham (Chairman) $0 $0
Kelly Neal Mariotti (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Director) $0 $0
Gregory E Mansker (Director) $0 $0
Lana Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0
Mike Schaffer (Director) $0 $0
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990

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990-EZ
Filed on May 24, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,177
Expenses
$785,303
Net Income
-$176,126
Net Assets
$21,527
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $565,224
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,689
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $85
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,179
5.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,000
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $350,985
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,530
Total Liabilities $52,003
Net Assets $21,527
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $78,000 $0 $8,976
David Cunningham (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Neal Mariotti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory E Mansker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lana Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Siobhan Pandya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Schaffer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$558,063
Expenses
$748,744
Net Income
-$190,681
Net Assets
$153,036
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $405,327
72.6%
Program Services $101,535
18.2%
Investment Income $109
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,628
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $49,464
8.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,233
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,815
22.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,942
Total Liabilities $2,906
Net Assets $153,036
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Blake (Prior Ceo) $31,896 $0 $7,337
Michael J Schaffer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Mansker (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Mariotti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Cunningham (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lana Mckenzie (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shamie (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alison Jacobson (Ceo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 4, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$828,387
Expenses
$865,253
Net Income
-$36,866
Net Assets
$343,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $739,679
89.3%
Program Services $19,205
2.3%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,177
2.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $52,269
6.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,647
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $172,427
19.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,070
Total Liabilities $44,353
Net Assets $343,717
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Blake (Ceo) $139,030 $0 $15,617
Michael J Schaffer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Mansker (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Mariotti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shannen Coffin (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Cunninham (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberley Kietz (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynnette Lowrimore (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lana Mckenzie (Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Meyers (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shamie (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$806,075
Expenses
$1,095,968
Net Income
-$289,893
Net Assets
$380,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $691,715
85.8%
Program Services $43,440
5.4%
Investment Income $331
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,221
2.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $48,368
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $157,963
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,763
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,411
Total Liabilities $24,828
Net Assets $380,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Blake (Ceo) $140,000 $0 $17,963
Michael J Schaffer (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Mansker (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Mariotti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shannen Coffin (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberley Kietz (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynnette Lowrimore (Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Meyers (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 30, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$398,771
Expenses
$436,851
Net Income
-$38,080
Net Assets
$686,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $447,703
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $384
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$86,196
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,880
9.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,250
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $699,174
Total Liabilities $12,948
Net Assets $686,226

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,264,308
Expenses
$1,260,377
Net Income
$3,931
Net Assets
$724,306
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $908,037
71.8%
Program Services $102,034
8.1%
Investment Income $3,389
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $66,343
5.2%
Sales of Assets $8,928
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $175,577
13.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $167,700
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,974
22.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $743,292
Total Liabilities $18,986
Net Assets $724,306

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990
Filed on Jan. 31, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,085,394
Expenses
$2,071,676
Net Income
-$986,282
Net Assets
$720,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,015,218
93.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,871
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,490
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53,815
5.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $160,238
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $570,315
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $958,373
Total Liabilities $237,998
Net Assets $720,375

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,394,096
Expenses
$2,712,772
Net Income
-$1,318,676
Net Assets
$1,708,355
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,200,849
86.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,860
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $57,110
4.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $127,277
9.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $238,176
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $720,898
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,064,801
Total Liabilities $356,446
Net Assets $1,708,355

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. See details like executive compensation, revenue, expenses and more. Search for an organization or a person, or search the full text of filings.

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu and Brandon Roberts.

Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

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