TWO BURNING CANDLES

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PATTY CARTER

Phone

2523731127

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TWO BURNING CANDLES, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $209K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

REDUCING POVERTY IN KENYA, AFRICA THROUGH HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PRIMARILY THE CARE AND EDUCATION OF TEENAGE MOMS, THEIR BABIES, AND VULNERABLE GIRLS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $123,220

CHILDREN'S PROJECTS IN KENYA

Program 2

Expenses: $30,221

MISSION TEAMS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO SUPPORT KENYA

Program 3

Expenses: $1,147

AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS IN KENYA

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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 $209,107

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $209,107

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $126,954

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,106

Program Expenses $154,588

Other Expenses $32,306

TOTAL EXPENSES $159,260

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$209,107	$188,019	+0.1%
Expenses	$159,260	$101,576	+0.6%
Net Income	$49,847	$86,443	-0.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATTY CARTER	PRESIDENT/TR	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH CARTER	VICE PRESIDE	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY WINGROVE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN WALZ	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA SIMON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON COMERFORD	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	$209,107	$159,260	$283,797	$49,847