Candles Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $551.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Terre Haute, IN
- Founding
- 05/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 31-1097973
Organization Overview
Candles Inc is located in Terre Haute, IN. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Candles Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Candles Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Candles Inc generated $551.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $491.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER SHINES A LIGHT ON THE STORY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND EVA KOR TO ILLUMINATE THE WORLD WITH HOPE, HEALING, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CANDLES OPERATES A MUSEUM FACILITY THAT HOSTS SOME 10,000 VISITORS PER YEAR FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES. THE MAJORITY OF OUR VISITORS ARE MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. VISITORS PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERACTIVE TOUR WITH A SURVIVOR OR DOCENT. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF OUR WALK-IN VISITORS TRAVEL HUNDREDS OF MILES TO VISIT THE MUSEUM.
CANDLES ADMINISTERS EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAMS TO THE AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP IN POLAND AS WELL AS OTHER PLACES, SUCH AS ROMANIA AND HUNGARY. THE TOURS ARE LED BY SURVIVORS AND SCHOLARS WHO OFFER IMMERSIVE, INTENSIVE STUDY TOURS OF PLACES WITH HISTORICAL TIES TO THE HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDES, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS CRISES. OUR TOURS ATTRACT PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL OVER THE USA AND INTERNATIONALLY AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND.
OUR FILM AND SPEAKER SERIES BRINGS SURVIVORS OF GENOCIDE, AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKERS, SCHOLARS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES TO SPEAK WITH STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE THEME OF OUR SERIES IS "BE THE CHANGE", WHICH ENCOURAGES ATTENDEES TO LEARN FROM HISTORY AND TAKE ACTION TO "BE THE CHANGE THEY WISH TO SEE" IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Troy Fears Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $81,715 |
Jennifer Thurma Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Wallace Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Fischer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Miles Abernethy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Skolnick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $404,990 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $167,352 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $404,990 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $104,827 |
| Investment income | $2,007 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,347 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $34,508 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,062 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $551,513 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,715 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,948 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $124,418 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,044 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,224 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,621 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $875 |
| Office expenses | $3,004 |
| Information technology | $9,451 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,794 |
| Travel | $2,278 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,388 |
| Interest | $4,665 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81,850 |
| Insurance | $6,501 |
| All other expenses | $21,122 |
| Total functional expenses | $491,419 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,194 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $407,436 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,663 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $661,174 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $241,036 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,636 |
| Total assets | $1,577,139 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $199,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $76,531 |
| Total liabilities | $276,431 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,242,388 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,320 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,577,139 |