Nonprofit · EIN 43-2080690
CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85733
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $314,317 | $193,085 | $121,232 | $433,992 | $0 | $433,992 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $237,572 | $170,033 | $67,539 | $312,760 | $0 | $312,760 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $160,680 | $102,118 | $58,562 | $245,114 | – | $245,114 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,201
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,116
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,120
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $103,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,435
- Occupancy
- $19,767
- Travel
- $387
- Program services (functional)
- $152,443
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,394
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,248
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $312,760
- Total assets, end of year
- $433,992
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $433,992
- Gross receipts
- $314,317
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 375
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI MITTS | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $67,600 |
| BEVERLEY TIDWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee | 40 | $24,960 |
| JOHN HUTTER MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LETICIA SALDIVAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CAMBRI SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARIAN HAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STROMENGER | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WILLIAMSON | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SONIA ECONOMOU | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Mitts | Highest compensated employee Key employee | 40 | $65,000 |
| Beverley Tidwell | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $24,000 |
| John Hutter MD | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leticia Saldivar | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cambri Sanders | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Stromenger | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Williamson | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sonia Economou | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Tidwell | Pogram Dir | 40 | $0 |
| Larry Sanders | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Luly Ortega | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Moreno | President | 1 | $0 |
| Leticia Saldivar | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr John Hutter | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Christopher Chen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sonia Economou | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Moses Akpan | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 42436, TUCSON, AZ 85733-2436
- In care of
- % BEVERLEY TIDWELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 42436, Tucson AZ 85733
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BEVERLEY TIDWELL, PO BOX 42436, TUCSON, AZ 85733
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- David Forbes, 2602 E Helen, Tucson AZ 85716
- Signed the 990
- BEVERLEY TIDWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (520) 777-4911
- Website
- www.candlelightersaz.org
- Return prepared by
- PINPOINTE ACCOUNTING SERVICES PC
Mission
CANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS, SERVES AND ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER, SICKLE CELL AND OTHER BLOOD DISORDERS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, LONG TERM SURVIVORS, BEREAVED FAMILIES AND THE PROFESSIONALS THAT CARE FOR THEM.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH & SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM: CANDLELIGHTERS LARGEST AREA OF SERVICE INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR THE DIAGNOSED CHILD, THEIR SIBLINGS AND FAMILY. FAMILY SUMMER CAMP OUR OVERNIGHT THERAPEUTIC CAMP ACCOMMODATED 110 CAMPERS IN 2025 AND WAS HELD ON MT LEMMON, AZ WITH 2 STAFF, 2 INTERNS AND 65 VOLUNTEERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED 250 GIFT WISHES FOR THE CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ALONG WITH 12 FAMILY ADOPTIONS PROVIDING FOOD AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES. OUR MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS WAS REINSTATED IN 2025. OTHER EVENTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDE THE HALLOWEEN PARTY, DREAM NIGHT PROM FOR THE TEENS, AND CANDLE LIGHTING FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES. CANDLELIGHTERS SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED A PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP IN NOGALES IN 2025 PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, AZ.Expenses $121,623
- FAMILY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: CANDLELIGHTERS PROVIDES FUNDING TO PAY RENT, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, UTILITY BILLS, AUTO REPAIR, INSURANCE ETC. FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. REQUESTS ARE VETTED BY THE TREATING HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND A SMALL TEAM OF BOARD MEMBERS. ALSO FUNDED ARE THE 42 FAMILIES ADOPTED FOR DAYS OF CARING PROVIDING FOOD, DIAPERS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES. 347 FAMILY MEMBERS WERE SERVED IN 2025.Expenses $24,529
- SICKLE CELL SERVICES PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD/TEEN WITH A SICKLE CELL DIAGNOSIS AS WELL AS INCLUDING THESE FAMILIES IN ALL PROGRAMMING PROVIDED BY CANDLELIGHTERS.Expenses $3,171
- AYA YOUNG ADULT & ADOLESCENT SUPPORT. CANDLELIGHTERS PROVIDES A MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS MODERATED BY A SOCIAL WORKER, ALONG WITH PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT TO YOUNG ADULTS.Expenses $3,120
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-2080690
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $433,992
- Income (IRS master file)
- $314,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $314,317 | $193,085 | $433,992 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $237,572 | $170,033 | $312,760 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $160,680 | $102,118 | $245,114 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: David Forbes | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 43-2080690).
Questions about CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
- What is the EIN of CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA is 43-2080690.
- Is CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA 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 CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BEVERLEY TIDWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,600 (LORI MITTS, HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE).
- How much revenue does CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $314,317, expenses of $193,085 and total assets of $433,992 at year end.
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