Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chesterfield, Missouri, registered in 2003, with $1,506,470 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
17050 Baxter Rd Ste 130, Chesterfield, MO, 63005 EIN 42-1557485 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▲ 160.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.9M
Net assets
$4.1M
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.
D
—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 Single Candle Foundation Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -94% 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 Single Candle Foundation Nfp: 17 mo reserves · -94% margin earns a F 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 Single Candle Foundation Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Single Candle Foundation Nfp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 17050 Baxter Rd Ste 130, Chesterfield, MO, 63005
- City
- Chesterfield
- State
- Missouri
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $232K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $4.1M
Operating margin
-93.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$4.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,506,470▲161% | $2,916,848▲322% | $4,088,868▼25.2% | $4,100,863▼25.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $577,576▼22.6% | $690,581▲39.5% | $5,465,797▼21.0% | $5,467,782▼21.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $745,907▼14.4% | $494,949▲34.1% | $6,916,877▲18.9% | $6,918,862▲18.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $871,158▲11.7% | $369,218▲27.2% | $5,815,896▲12.9% | $5,822,738▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $779,698▲73.8% | $290,241▼5.0% | $5,152,115▲24.1% | $5,168,973▲24.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $448,577▼47.1% | $305,513▼68.5% | $4,151,708▼10.3% | $4,151,708▼10.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $848,413▲148% | $971,159▲14.5% | $4,628,671▼0.9% | $4,633,435▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $341,580▼87.3% | $848,455▲60.4% | $4,672,706▼0.9% | $4,673,170▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,699,082▲349% | $529,122▲56.6% | $4,714,879▲79.0% | $4,716,428▲78.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $601,620▲160% | $337,989▲125% | $2,633,815▲31.8% | $2,638,749▲32.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $231,601 | $150,100▲33.5% | $1,997,596▲4.3% | $1,997,596▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $112,431▲48.1% | $1,916,095▲4.4% | $1,916,095▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $75,935 | $1,835,644 | $1,835,644 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1557485, based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp's EIN?
- Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1557485.
- How much revenue does Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp report?
- Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp reported $1,506,470 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp have?
- CharityIndex grades Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Light A Single Candle Foundation Nfp (EIN 42-1557485) 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.