CANDLELIGHTERS DONATION CENTER (EIN 742977095) - 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

SCOTT LYNCH

Phone

9155442222

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CANDLELIGHTERS DONATION CENTER, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $639K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $219K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO CANDELIGHTERS OF THE EL PASO AREA, INC.

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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 $639,145

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $639,145

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $255,330

Fundraising Expenses $383,370

Program Expenses $13,582

Other Expenses $165,248

TOTAL EXPENSES $420,578

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$639,145	$784,539	-0.2%
Expenses	$420,578	$484,155	-0.1%
Net Income	$218,567	$300,384	-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

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

N/A

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

$23,041

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALE CHAVEZ	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY PEINADO	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
JOE MENDOZA	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HERNANDEZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSE GONZALEZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON WARDY	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT LYNCH	CEO	10.00	Officer	$23,041	$0	$23,041

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	$639,145	$420,578	$83,035	$218,567
2022	$784,539	$484,155	$242,583	$300,384
2021	$574,886	$417,944	$94,110	$156,942
2020	$459,269	$478,070	$66,162	$-18,801
2019	$687,284	$689,851	$60,255	$-2,567
2018	$674,289	$662,249	$65,436	$12,040

CANDLELIGHTERS DONATION CENTER