Light A Candle Project is located in Redding, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Light A Candle Project 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 12/2021, Light A Candle Project generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $990.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, DISEASE, FAMINE AND WAR. PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE HELP TO CHILDREN IN INDIA THAT ARE IN THE POOREST VILLAGES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CITIES. THESE ARE CHILDREN THAT ARE EITHER ORPHANED, OR PARENTS ARE VERY POOR WORKING FOR ONLY $1 TO $3 A DAY. THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL CAMPS AND SPIRITUAL CARE.
SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS TO PROVIDE HELP TO WAR TORN AND DESOLATE COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE, PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND MENTALLY. WE BRING AID WHEN NEEDED, DO MEDICAL CAMPS, CHILDREN CAMPS, REBUILD WHEN NECESSARY, CREAT RELATIONSHIPS WITH GROUND CONNECTIONS TO CONTINUE LONG TERM WORK. WE SEND TEAMS ALL OVER THE WORLD INCLUDING IRAQ, INDIA, BAHRAIN, PAKISTAN AND MORE.
LONG TERM PROJECT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, LIGHT A CANDLE HAS A LONG TERM TEAM THAT IS ON THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE HOST SHORT TERM TEAMS THAT COME TO WORK IN THE REFUGEE CAMPS WITH DISPLACED PEOPLE OF MOSUL FROM THE WAR. WE WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND, BUILDING COMMUNITY AND WAR. WE WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND, BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIONS. WE HELPED A ORPHANAGE BY PROVIDING DAY VOLUNTEER HELPERS WITH KIDS, SUPPLIES AND BASIC NEEDS. WE DO A ONCE A YEAR DISTRIBUTION WHERE WE HAVE FUNDRAISED FOR DIAPERS, WIPES, FORMULA, FLOUR, RICE AND OILS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Feucht President | Trustee | 10 | $48,000 |
Adam Miller Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Caleb Klinge Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jamie Dickson Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,337,734 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,337,734 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $132 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,337,866 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $48,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $132,750 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,004 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,400 |
Fees for services: Legal | $280 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,544 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,131 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,289 |
Office expenses | $8,006 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $91,357 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,850 |
Total functional expenses | $990,021 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $236,318 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $470,177 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Total assets | $706,495 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,975 |
Total liabilities | $5,975 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $700,520 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $706,495 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Light A Candle Project has recieved totaling $5,076.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $5,076 |
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