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Candlelighters For Children With Cancer

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$639k (2023)

Expenses
$711k (2023)

Total Assets
$442k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.23k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$638,899
Expenses
$710,524
Net Income
-$71,625
Net Assets
$439,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $494,989
77.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,842
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $138,857
21.7%
Sales of Assets $911
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,300
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $306,831
43.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $441,795
Total Liabilities $2,232
Net Assets $439,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Breece (Outgoing Dir) $85,621 $0 $0
Melissa Rose (President) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Costello (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kraus (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelsie Storm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jd Godfrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Yandle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Beacham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Drew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Frankel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Holt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Hungate (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$619,284
Expenses
$735,613
Net Income
-$116,329
Net Assets
$508,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $651,694
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $695
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$34,540
Sales of Assets -$815
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,250
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,070
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $212,883
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $509,152
Total Liabilities $252
Net Assets $508,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Breece (Executive Di) $83,070 $0 $0
Melissa Rose (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Yandle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kraus (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelsie Storm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jd Godfrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Costello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Beacham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Drew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$693,920
Expenses
$628,079
Net Income
$65,841
Net Assets
$625,400
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $707,101
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $669
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$22,143
Sales of Assets -$82
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,375
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,720
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $221,179
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $625,650
Total Liabilities $250
Net Assets $625,400
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Breece (Executive Di) $82,720 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Yandle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Tallman (Vp Technolog) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Cory Connors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kraus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Costello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jd Godfrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsie Storm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lm Chadwick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Rose (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$706,565
Expenses
$577,703
Net Income
$128,862
Net Assets
$560,126
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $738,351
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,583
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$33,136
Sales of Assets -$233
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $285,482
49.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $560,376
Total Liabilities $250
Net Assets $560,126
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Groah (Executive Di) $73,985 $0 $0
Sarah Breece (Acting Exec) $65,643 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hooker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Tallman (Vp Technolog) $0 $0 $0
Cory Connors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Yandle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsie Storm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lm Chadwick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Rose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tatiana Gostev (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,765
Expenses
$620,064
Net Income
-$112,299
Net Assets
$430,690
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $621,133
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,473
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$115,711
Sales of Assets $870
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $205,341
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $451,444
Total Liabilities $20,754
Net Assets $430,690
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Groah (Executive Di) $72,534 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hooker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ben Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassandra Mercer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Connors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsie Storm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lm Chadwick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Yandle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$729,997
Expenses
$687,589
Net Income
$42,408
Net Assets
$542,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $867,322
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$137,325
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 $246,764
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $553,161
Total Liabilities $10,172
Net Assets $542,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Groah (Executive Director) $73,061 $0 $0
Chris Kramer (Director Of Finance) $63,964 $0 $0
Ben Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Crooke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Maher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassandra Mercer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Connors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lissa Pocze (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hooker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Filkins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$778,425
Expenses
$564,783
Net Income
$213,642
Net Assets
$500,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $877,928
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $158
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$99,661
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,979
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $196,081
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $500,581
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $500,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Groah (Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $0
Chris Kramer (Director Of Finance) $18,850 $0 $0
Mark Carnese (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Connors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Crooke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarie Crothers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Maher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassi Mercer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lissa Pocze (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Worcester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timshel Tarbet (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Filkins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$531,144
Expenses
$510,720
Net Income
$20,424
Net Assets
$287,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $582,399
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $692
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$51,947
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,048
0.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $162,232
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,072
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $287,072
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Carnese (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timshel Tarbet (President) $0 $0 $0
Sari Crothers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Filkins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Maher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Crooke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cassi Mercer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Faith Galderisi (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$486,623
Expenses
$486,940
Net Income
-$317
Net Assets
$266,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $543,369
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $742
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$57,488
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $16,227
3.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $130,091
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,203
Total Liabilities $9,555
Net Assets $266,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Carnese (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timshel Tarbet (President) $0 $0 $0
Sari Crothers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Filkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Farrar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Faith Galderisi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$444,739
Expenses
$396,403
Net Income
$48,336
Net Assets
$266,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $483,328
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$38,640
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,934
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,628
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,388
Total Liabilities $5,423
Net Assets $266,965
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shannon Gianola (Executive Director) $48,184 $0 $4,750
Mark Carnese (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Erickson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Timshel Tarbet (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Rooks (Vp Development) $0 $0 $0
Karen La Voie (Vp Bereavement) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Spidal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sherwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Laskey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Grover (Director) $0 $0 $0
Garrett Mcleod (Director) $0 $0 $0
Faith Galderisi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Thompson (Chapter Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Bradley (Chapter Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Angie Jeppsen (Chapter Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Staten (Chapter Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,220
Expenses
$378,864
Net Income
-$10,644
Net Assets
$218,629
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $449,308
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$81,130
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,961
34.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,981
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,212
Total Liabilities $7,583
Net Assets $218,629
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janet Sams (Executive Director) $56,779 $0 $0
Denise Hartung (Volunteer/Activity Coordinator) $29,817 $0 $0
Jessica Giberson (Program Assistant) $26,850 $0 $0
Shelli Volpigno (Development Manager) $5,912 $0 $0
Jenny Lambert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lambert (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Erickson (President) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Sobel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharla Velek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sumpter (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Thompson (Regional Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Bradley (Regional Chair) $0 $0 $0
Angie Jeppsen (Regional Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Staten (Regional Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Spidal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Olson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cam Thompson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen La Voie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sherwood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Laskey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Grover (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kirsten Carnese Shared (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Rooks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$431,100
Expenses
$432,913
Net Income
-$1,813
Net Assets
$229,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $519,043
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $96
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$88,039
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,282
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,173
Total Liabilities $9,900
Net Assets $229,273

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,219
Expenses
$390,233
Net Income
-$96,014
Net Assets
$231,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $387,437
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $472
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$93,690
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,614
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,333
Total Liabilities $3,247
Net Assets $231,086

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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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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