First Candle Inc

Organization Overview

First Candle Inc, operating under the name First Candle, is located in New Canaan, CT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (G01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2019, First Candle employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Candle 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 12/2019, First Candle generated $437.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $434.8k during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.9%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FIRST CANDLE IS COMMITTED TO ENDING SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS WHILE PROVIDING BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT:FIRST CANDLE SUPPLIES COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY-ASSURED INFORMATION ON INFANT HEALTH AND SURVIVAL TO NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A TOLL-FREE INFORMATION HOTLINE AND WEBSITE. FIRST CANDLE ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. FIRST CANDLE ALSO PROVIDES TELEPHONE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP FAMILIES THROUGH THE DIFFICULT TIME AFTER THE LOSS OF A BABY. THROUGH THE DISTRIBITION OF GRIEF PACKETS, CONFERENCE, REFERRALS TO LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE WEBSITE, FIRST CANDLE HELPS FAMILIES CONNECT AND SHARE EXPERIENCES. CRISIS COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, THROUGH A TOLL FREE CRISIT HOT LINE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alison Jacobson
CEO
$78,000
Barbara Himes
Director Of Education
$74,900
Stephanie Goodman
COO
$57,000
Greg E Mansker
Treasurer
$0
David Cunningham
Chairman
$0
Natasha Ray
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$266,410
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$266,410
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $169,928
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $437,544

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, First Candle Inc has awarded $7,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HEALTH CONNECT ONE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$2,000

MARY'S CENTER FOR MATERNAL & CHILD CARE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$2,000

REACHING OUR SISTERS EVERYWHERE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Decatur, GA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$2,000

NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that First Candle Inc has recieved totaling $37,415.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$34,965
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,210
Leonard And Eustelle Hudson

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$850
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$100
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Lynn, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$50
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