Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 33-2403724

CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC

Tax-exempt · CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Financials

$199K$199K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$199,000$199,000$0$0–$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$199,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$199,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Program services (functional)
$199,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$199,000

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Emmanuella OjinnakaDirector40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1603 CAPITOL AVE STE 415 PMB 187232, CHEYENNE, WY 82001-4562
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1603 CAPITOL AVE STE 415 PMB 187232, Cheyenne WY 820014562
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Emmanuella Ojinnaka, 4718 CYPRESSBLUFF LN, KATY TX 77449
Signed the 990-EZ
Emmanuella Ojinnaka, Director

Mission

Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special Needs Inc provides funding and operational support for programs serving children with autism ADHD and other developmental disabilities in Nigeria. During 2025 the organization facilitated access to therapy caregiver training and residential support services through its affiliated entity in Nigeria.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization provided financial support to its affiliated entity in Nigeria to deliver therapy caregiver training and support services to children with autism ADHD and other developmental disabilities. Funds were used for program operations staffing and service delivery to underserved families.
    Expenses $199,000 · grants $199,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-N for CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-2403724
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Income (IRS master file)
$199,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Emmanuella Ojinnaka
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2025$199,000$199,000$0XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-2403724).

Questions about CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC

What is the EIN of CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC is 33-2403724.
Is CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Emmanuella Ojinnaka.
Who are the officers and directors of CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CANDLELIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,000, expenses of $199,000 and total assets of $0 at year end.

Other nonprofits in CHEYENNE

All nonprofits in CHEYENNE · Wyoming · Human services