NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRAD ROOT

Phone

2023932210

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $417K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

NCA ACTS AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR THE CANDLE INDUSTRY IN PROMOTING THE SAFE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF CANDLES, MONITORING AND RESPONDING TO ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, AND ADVANCING THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE. NCA PROVIDES MEMBERS AND OTHERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE MANUFACTURING OF CANDLES AND CANDLE ACCESSORIES AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF AT THE WHOLESALE LEVEL THROUGH MEETINGS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND CANDLE ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PRODUCES TECHNICAL PAPERS FOR MEMBER EDUCATION, FACILITATES INDUSTRY AWARENESS OF REGULATORY ACTIVITIES, CONDUCTS ANNUAL MEETING AND TRADESHOW FOR MEMBERS OF THE GLOBAL CANDLE INDUSTRY, AND MAINTAINS...

Program 2

AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING. CANDLE MANUFACTURING SUPPLIERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD REGULARLY ATTEND THIS NCA SPONSORED TRADE SHOW, WHICH IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND AND WIDELY REGARDED AS THE PRIMARY VENUE FOR INTRODUCING NEW CANDLE AND CANDLE RELATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS.

Program 3

NCA MEMBERS OFFICIALLY MEET TO EXPLORE AND REVIEW THE LATEST ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ATTEND TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS AND BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, AND TO DISCUSS...

NCA MEMBERS OFFICIALLY MEET TO EXPLORE AND REVIEW THE LATEST ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ATTEND TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS AND BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, AND TO DISCUSS ADVANCEMENTS AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS IN CANDLE MAKING.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $44,800

Program Service Revenue $1,051,558

Investment Income $21,276

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,117,634

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $700,691

TOTAL EXPENSES $700,691

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,117,634	$1,259,195	-0.1%
Expenses	$700,691	$931,354	-0.2%
Net Income	$416,943	$327,841	+0.3%

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

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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

N/A

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE HORENZIAK	VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT E	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY LAVANIER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD ROOT	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS RAKYTA	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN RAGSDALE	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS STEIGERWALD III	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE CASPER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CAGLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE BELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSH MAUNEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD COLCLASURE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS JONES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM MURPHY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNDI DILIBERTO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIME FERREIRA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY DAVID	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE DUET	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,117,634	$700,691	$2,448,814	$416,943
2022	$1,259,195	$931,354	$1,910,952	$327,841
2021	$794,218	$715,771	$1,646,067	$78,447
2020	$548,444	$416,127	$1,477,662	$132,317
2019	$948,078	$680,351	$1,421,554	$267,727
2018	$979,385	$711,299	$1,227,450	$268,086