CANDLELIGHTERS OF EL PASO FOUNDATION (EIN 742965736) - 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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALE CHAVEZ

Phone

9153427325

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CANDLELIGHTERS OF EL PASO FOUNDATION, founded in 2000, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $20K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 166% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $13K, a strong 66% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR CANDLEIGHTERS OF THE EL PASO AREA.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $19,676

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $19,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $6,686

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,686

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$19,676	$7,388	+1.7%
Expenses	$6,686	$5,191	+0.3%
Net Income	$12,990	$2,197	+4.9%

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

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

$107,840

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT LYNCH	CEO	1.00	Officer	$0	$7,598	$107,840
JOHN HERNANDZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY PENIADO	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD HUTZLER	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIME MARTINEZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA FRENCH	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABE PENA	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHELLE WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE VALLE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSE GONZALEZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALE CHAVEZ	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEJANDRO VALDESPINO	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHELL RICO	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY CORTEZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA PAZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	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	$19,676	$6,686	$708,361	$12,990
2023	$7,388	$5,191	$646,943	$2,197
2022	$-11,365	$4,293	$478,464	$-15,658
2021	$54,301	$4,981	$508,621	$49,320
2020	$49,773	No data	$459,301	No data
2019	$8,265	$60,000	$377,496	$-51,735
2018	$4,343	$86,697	$429,231	$-82,354

CANDLELIGHTERS OF EL PASO FOUNDATION