First Candle Inc
- Assets
- $92.1k
- Revenue
- $437.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- New Canaan, CT
- Founding
- 09/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 52-1591162
Organization Overview
First Candle Inc, operating under the name First Candle, is located in New Canaan, CT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (G01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2019, First Candle employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Candle 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 12/2019, First Candle generated $437.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $434.8k during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.9%) per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIRST CANDLE IS COMMITTED TO ENDING SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS WHILE PROVIDING BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT:FIRST CANDLE SUPPLIES COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY-ASSURED INFORMATION ON INFANT HEALTH AND SURVIVAL TO NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A TOLL-FREE INFORMATION HOTLINE AND WEBSITE. FIRST CANDLE ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. FIRST CANDLE ALSO PROVIDES TELEPHONE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP FAMILIES THROUGH THE DIFFICULT TIME AFTER THE LOSS OF A BABY. THROUGH THE DISTRIBITION OF GRIEF PACKETS, CONFERENCE, REFERRALS TO LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE WEBSITE, FIRST CANDLE HELPS FAMILIES CONNECT AND SHARE EXPERIENCES. CRISIS COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, THROUGH A TOLL FREE CRISIT HOT LINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison Jacobson CEO | Officer | 40 | $78,000 |
Barbara Himes Director Of Education | 40 | $74,900 | |
Stephanie Goodman COO | 40 | $57,000 | |
David Cunningham Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg E Mansker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Scruton 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 | $266,410 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,410 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $169,928 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $437,544 |
| 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. | $78,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,900 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $134,773 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,813 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,113 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,448 |
| Office expenses | $660 |
| Information technology | $3,371 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,254 |
| Travel | $5,034 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $460 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,421 |
| All other expenses | $12,665 |
| Total functional expenses | $434,829 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,294 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $800 |
| Total assets | $92,094 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,264 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $70,264 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$8,170 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
| 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 | $92,094 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, First Candle Inc has awarded $7,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Decatur, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that First Candle Inc has recieved totaling $37,415.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,965 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,210 |
Leonard And Eustelle Hudson Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $850 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Lynn, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Health Global Access Project Incorporated New York, NY | $1,457,963 | $1,885,002 |
First Candle Inc New Canaan, CT | $92,094 | $437,544 |
Arts & Minds Inc New York, NY | $96,466 | $121,235 |
My Time Inc Brooklyn, NY | $119,980 | $319,778 |
Island Autism Group Inc Edgartown, MA | $2,076,423 | $1,209,153 |
Seymour Pink Inc Seymour, CT | $409,733 | $285,850 |
Remy Healthcare Foundation Inc New York, NY | $12,486 | $0 |
Acromegaly Community Inc Buffalo, NY | $321,219 | $0 |
Cgd Association Of America Inc Larchmont, NY | $95,998 | $0 |
Vwm Families Foundation Inc Greenwich, CT | $88,442 | $0 |
International Association For Premenstrual Disorders Boston, MA | $41,928 | $0 |
Cancer Abcs Inc Brooklyn, NY | $112,959 | $0 |