LIGHT A CANDLE (EIN 823606131) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

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 OFPERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, DISEASE, FAMINE AND WAR.PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION.

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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 (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%

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

$48,000

Total Directors

$48,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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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