CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER

EIN: 930682416 501(c)(3)

BEAVERTON, OR

Total Revenue
$706,482
Total Expenses
$544,781
Total Assets
$666,868
Net Assets
$653,130
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
DANIELA MELTZER
Phone
5037194244
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit that reported $706K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $162K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OF HEALING, HOPE, AND LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE LIFE-LONG JOURNEY OF CHILDHOOD CANCER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $311,161

CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER STANDS ALONGSIDE FAMILIES IN OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CHILDHOOD CANCER JOURNEY. FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TREATMENT AND BEYOND, WE PROVIDE...

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CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER STANDS ALONGSIDE FAMILIES IN OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CHILDHOOD CANCER JOURNEY. FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TREATMENT AND BEYOND, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING A RANGE OF ENGAGING FAMILY ACTIVITIES. GOING THROUGH PEDIATRIC CANCER CAN BE AN ISOLATING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. IN RESPONSE, CANDLELIGHTERS OFFERS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS FOR THE FAMILY UNIT AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE FAMILY. VOLUNTEER CHAPTERS ACROSS OREGON PUT TOGETHER EVENTS SUCH AS WINTER SNOWMOBILING, PICNICS, MINI-GOLF, FISHING AND MUCH MORE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR. EVERY QUARTER, FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR A STATEWIDE EVENT WHICH MARKS THE CHANGE OF SEASONS. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR OUR TEEN GROUPS, MOM'S, SIBLINGS AND OUR LATINO FAMILIES. ALL OF THE EVENTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO COME TOGETHER AND BUILD BONDS WITH OTHERS THAT ARE GOING THROUGH SIMILAR EXPERIENCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $129,558

CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER'S EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALLEVIATES THE FINANCIAL STRAINS FACED BY OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON FAMILIES UNDERGOING CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENT...

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CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER'S EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALLEVIATES THE FINANCIAL STRAINS FACED BY OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON FAMILIES UNDERGOING CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENT. FAMILIES APPLY THROUGH THEIR HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS WHO THEN REFER THE FAMILIES TO CANDLELIGHTERS. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, FAMILIES WITH A CHILD AGED 21 OR YOUNGER IN CANCER TREATMENT CAN RECEIVE UP TO 599 ANNUALLY TO COVER ESSENTIAL NEEDS INCLUDING HOUSING, UTILITIES, CAR PAYMENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES. THIS PROGRAM DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS COMPOUNDED BY HIGH MEDICAL EXPENSES, LOST INCOME AND TRAVEL COSTS THAT FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER GO THROUGH. IN 2024, 122 FAMILIES WERE SERVED, SPANNING 21 COUNTIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $14,372

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PART OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER PROVIDES TO FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER. APPLICANTS FOR OUR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS MUST...

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SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PART OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER PROVIDES TO FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER. APPLICANTS FOR OUR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS MUST RESIDE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, ARE PEDIATRIC CANCER SURVIVORS, AND ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. IN 2024, 4,500 WAS AWARDED TO FOUR STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $518,923
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,014
Other Revenue $181,545
TOTAL REVENUE $706,482

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $81,649
Salaries & Benefits $257,342
Fundraising Expenses $31,552
Program Expenses $455,091
Other Expenses $205,790
TOTAL EXPENSES $544,781

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $706,482 $638,899 +0.1%
Expenses $544,781 $710,524 -0.2%
Net Income $161,701 $-71,625 -3.3%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
9
Volunteers
124

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
5
$42,162
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA ROSE PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE COSTELLO TREASURER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KRAUS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MOLLIE WORCESTER PAST PRESIDE 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KELSIE STORM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JD GODFREY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY YANDLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE BEACHAM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DREW DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA GARCIA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON FRANKEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN HUNGATE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HOLT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELA MELTZER DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$42,162 $0 $42,162
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $706,482 $544,781 $666,868 $161,701
2023 $638,899 $710,524 $441,795 $-71,625
2022 $619,284 $735,613 $509,152 $-116,329
2021 $693,920 $628,079 $625,650 $65,841
2020 $706,565 $577,703 $560,376 $128,862
2019 $507,765 $620,064 $451,444 $-112,299
2018 $729,997 $687,589 $553,161 $42,408
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