CANDLES (EIN 311097973) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Phone

8122347881

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CANDLES, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $663K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $403,418

Program Service Revenue $237,600

Investment Income $2,852

Other Revenue $19,266

TOTAL REVENUE $663,136

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $330,783

Fundraising Expenses $100,210

Program Expenses $478,769

Other Expenses $370,474

TOTAL EXPENSES $701,257

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$663,136	$551,513	+0.2%
Expenses	$701,257	$491,419	+0.4%
Net Income	$-38,121	$60,094	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

$83,255

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Troy Fears	Executive Director	40.00	Director	$83,255	$0	$83,255
Megan Wallace	Board Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Miles Abernethy	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Cunov	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Prange	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Abrams	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Feldman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alex Kor	Vice-Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Steenlage	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Danny Spungen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Ostoyich	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brielle Hill	Vice-Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Ross	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Santhana Naidu	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Feig	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roger Cheeks	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stella Schafer-Smith	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$663,136	$701,257	$1,624,770	$-38,121
2023	$551,513	$491,419	$1,577,139	$60,094
2022	$378,288	$515,609	$1,450,567	$-137,321
2021	$747,254	$481,788	$1,593,775	$265,466
2020	$454,394	$666,267	$1,273,959	$-211,873
2018	$998,178	$987,146	$1,473,355	$11,032

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