Light A Candle Project
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Light A Candle Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Redding, California, registered in 2019, with $1,413,227 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
21096 Shadow Hill Ln, Redding, CA, 96002 EIN 82-3606131 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.4M
▼ 10.3% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.6M
Net assets
$751K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Light A Candle Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Light A Candle Project: 5 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Light A Candle Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Light A Candle Project: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 21096 Shadow Hill Ln, Redding, CA, 96002
- City
- Redding
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $519K (FY2019) to $1.4M (FY2025) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $751K
Operating margin
-16.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$766K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$751K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,413,227▼10.3% | $1,643,456▲12.9% | $751,286▼23.2% | $765,510▼25.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $1,576,035▲13.1% | $1,455,040▲13.9% | $977,905▲14.7% | $1,031,573▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,393,531▲17.7% | $1,277,389▲11.3% | $852,304▲15.8% | $881,973▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,183,630▼11.5% | $1,147,988▲16.0% | $736,162▲5.1% | $741,877▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,337,866▲149% | $990,021▲153% | $700,520▲103% | $706,495▲101% | 990 |
| 2020 | $538,266▲3.7% | $390,557▼24.3% | $345,623▲74.6% | $350,642▲77.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $519,302 | $515,754 | $197,914 | $197,914 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $71K total
3 grants to Light A Candle Project totaling $71K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,718 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $5,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Light A Candle Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Light A Candle Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-3606131, based in Redding, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Light A Candle Project's EIN?
- Light A Candle Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-3606131.
- How much revenue does Light A Candle Project report?
- Light A Candle Project reported $1,413,227 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Light A Candle Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Light A Candle Project C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Light A Candle Project (EIN 82-3606131) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.