Kandelia

Organization Overview

Kandelia is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Kandelia employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kandelia 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 06/2023, Kandelia generated $989.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITIES SO IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES CAN FLOURISH WITHOUT COMPROMISING VALUES, HERITAGE OR ETHNICITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YOUTH PROGRAM - KANDELIA'S YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE BASED OUT OF SEATTLE WORLD SCHOOL, A SCHOOL WITHIN THE SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR NEWLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STUDENTS. BY PARTNERING WITH THE SCHOOL, WE PROVIDE CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES THAT HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND GAIN SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND THEIR GOALS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. CLASSES INCLUDE ENGLISH CONVERSATION, HOMEWORK HELP, SOCCER, ART, DANCE, AND MANY OTHERS DEPENDING ON THE INTEREST OF STUDENTS. THESE CLASSES HELP STUDENTS INCREASE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (OUR STUDENTS ARE ALMOST ALL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS), LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS AND PEERS.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - KANDELIA'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING TOGETHER A NETWORK OF PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT STUDENTS IN OUR AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, AS WELL AS IN OTHER AREAS OF OUR WORK SUCH AS FUNDRAISING AND IN OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM. OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REMOVE ONE OF THE LARGEST BARRIERS FACING STUDENTS BY PROVIDING RELIABLE FOOD ON A WEEKLY BASIS. GROCERIES ARE TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL FAMILY IN ORDER TO TAKE IN CONSIDERATION FAMILY SIZE AS WELL AS FOOD PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. ALL FOOD BAGS INCLUDE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, PANTRY STAPLES, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOODS.


FAMILY PROGRAM - KANDELIA'S FAMILY PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING WHOLE FAMILY SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES THROUGH THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE AS NEWCOMERS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND THE EXACT CLASSES WE OFFER VARY BASED ON THE NEEDS OF OUR FAMILIES EACH YEAR. CLASSES INCLUDE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR DIFFERENT LEVELS, COMPUTER CLASSES, SOCIAL CLASSES, SELF SUFFICIENCY CLASSES, AND FOCUS GROUPS. WE ALSO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT FOR FAMILIES TO ENSURE WE'RE MEETING THE DYNAMIC AND SHIFTING NEEDS OF FAMILIES, AND CONNECTING THEM WITH TRUSTED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHEN APPLICABLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Maria Jimenez-Zepeda
Co-Chair
$0
Cori Simmons
Co-Chair
$0
Furhad Sultani
Treasurer
$0
Diego Gonzalez-Medina
Board Member
$0
Gregorio Vincent
Board Member
$0
Johnny Nguyen
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$69,232
Related organizations$0
Government grants $640,309
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$269,655
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$979,196
Total Program Service Revenue$9,945
Investment income $227
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $20,607
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,197
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $989,930

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Kandelia has awarded $71,471 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JACK STAW CULTURAL CENTER

PURPOSE: Guitar Workshops

$25,000

SOCCER WITHOUR BORDERS

PURPOSE: General Support

$28,971

COYOTE CENTRAL

PURPOSE: Seattle World School

$17,500
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