Candles Inc

Organization Overview

Candles Inc is located in Terre Haute, IN. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Candles Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Candles Inc 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 12/2022, Candles Inc generated $378.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $515.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER SHINES A LIGHT ON THE STORY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND EVA KOR TO ILLUMINATE THE WORLD WITH HOPE, HEALING, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CANDLES OPERATES A MUSEUM FACILITY THAT HOSTS SOME 10,000 VISITORS PER YEAR FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES. THE MAJORITY OF OUR VISITORS ARE MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. VISITORS PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERACTIVE TOUR WITH A SURVIVOR OR DOCENT. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF OUR WALK-IN VISITORS TRAVEL HUNDREDS OF MILES TO VISIT THE MUSEUM.


CANDLES ADMINISTERS EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAMS TO THE AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP IN POLAND AS WELL AS OTHER PLACES, SUCH AS ROMANIA AND HUNGARY. THE TOURS ARE LED BY SURVIVORS AND SCHOLARS WHO OFFER IMMERSIVE, INTENSIVE STUDY TOURS OF PLACES WITH HISTORICAL TIES TO THE HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDES, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS CRISES. OUR TOURS ATTRACT PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL OVER THE USA AND INTERNATIONALLY AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND.


OUR FILM AND SPEAKER SERIES BRINGS SURVIVORS OF GENOCIDE, AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKERS, SCHOLARS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES TO SPEAK WITH STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE THEME OF OUR SERIES IS "BE THE CHANGE", WHICH ENCOURAGES ATTENDEES TO LEARN FROM HISTORY AND TAKE ACTION TO "BE THE CHANGE THEY WISH TO SEE" IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Troy Fears
Executive Director
$76,565
Jennifer Thurma
Board Chair
$0
Miles Abernethy
Treasurer
$0
Chris Fischer
Secretary
$0
Megan Wallace
Vice-Chair
$0
Michael Skolnick
Director
$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$325,499
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $86,614
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$325,499
Total Program Service Revenue$30,458
Investment income $1,222
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$361
Net Income from Fundraising Events $11,584
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $9,256
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $378,288

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Candles Inc has recieved totaling $14,254.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc

Terre Haute, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$8,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$5,254
George F & Marion D Johnson Charitable Trust

Terre Haute, IN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,000
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