LIGHT A CANDLE

EIN: 823606131 501(c)(3) International Affairs

RICHARDSON, TX

Total Revenue
$1,413,227
Total Expenses
$1,643,456
Total Assets
$765,510
Net Assets
$751,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN FEUCHT
Phone
5302356447
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIGHT A CANDLE, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, DISEASE, FAMINE AND WAR. PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,609,854 Revenue: $23,064

CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE HELP TO CHILDREN IN INDIA THATARE IN THE POOREST VILLAGES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CITIES. THESE ARECHILDREN THAT ARE EITHER ORPHANED, OR PARENTS ARE VERY POOR...

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CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE HELP TO CHILDREN IN INDIA THATARE IN THE POOREST VILLAGES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CITIES. THESE ARECHILDREN THAT ARE EITHER ORPHANED, OR PARENTS ARE VERY POOR WORKING FORONLY $1 TO $3 A DAY. THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD, EDUCATION,TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL CAMPS AND SPIRITUAL CARE.

Program 2

SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS TO PROVIDE HELP TO WAR TORN AND DESOLATECOUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE,PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND MENTALLY. WE BRING AID WHEN NEEDED...

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SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS TO PROVIDE HELP TO WAR TORN AND DESOLATECOUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE,PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND MENTALLY. WE BRING AID WHEN NEEDED, DOMEDICAL CAMPS, CHILDREN CAMPS, REBUILD WHEN NECESSARY, CREATRELATIONSHIPS WITH GROUND CONNECTIONS TO CONTINUE LONG TERM WORK. WESEND TEAMS ALL OVER THE WORLD INCLUDING IRAQ, INDIA, BAHRAIN, PAKISTANAND MORE.

Program 3

LONG TERM PROJECT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, LIGHT A CANDLE HAS A LONG TERMTEAM THAT IS ON THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE HOST SHORT TERM TEAMSTHAT COME TO WORK IN THE REFUGEE CAMPS WITH DISPLACED PEOPLE...

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LONG TERM PROJECT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, LIGHT A CANDLE HAS A LONG TERMTEAM THAT IS ON THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE HOST SHORT TERM TEAMSTHAT COME TO WORK IN THE REFUGEE CAMPS WITH DISPLACED PEOPLE OF MOSULFROM THE WAR. WE WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND, BUILDINGCOMMUNITY AND WAR. WE WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND,BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIONS. WE HELPED A ORPHANAGE BY PROVIDINGDAY VOLUNTEER HELPERS WITH KIDS, SUPPLIES AND BASIC NEEDS. WE DO A ONCEA YEAR DISTRIBUTION WHERE WE HAVE FUNDRAISED FOR DIAPERS, WIPES,FORMULA, FLOUR, RICE AND OILS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,390,163
Program Service Revenue $22,836
Investment Income $228
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,413,227

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $95,958
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,609,854
Other Expenses $1,547,498
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,643,456

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,413,227 $1,576,035 -0.1%
Expenses $1,643,456 $1,455,040 +0.1%
Net Income $-230,229 $120,995 -2.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
3
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
2
$48,000
Total Directors
4
$48,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN FEUCHT PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$48,000 $0 $48,000
CALEB KLINGE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM MILLER MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE DICKSON MEMBER 5.00
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
2025 $1,413,227 $1,643,456 $765,510 $-230,229
2024 $1,576,035 $1,455,040 $1,031,573 $120,995
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $1,183,630 $1,147,988 $741,877 $35,642
2021 $1,337,866 $990,021 $706,495 $347,845
2020 $538,266 $390,557 $350,642 $147,709
2019 $519,302 $515,754 $197,914 $3,548
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