Nonprofit · EIN 45-3507377
WE SAVE LIVES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,071 | $79,854 | -$22,783 | $59,553 | $5,471 | $54,082 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $104,649 | $90,562 | $14,087 | $78,584 | $1,720 | $76,864 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $109,390 | $85,632 | $23,758 | $62,777 | – | $62,777 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,963
- Investment income
- $108
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $49,500
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,192
- Printing, publications and postage
- $303
- Other expenses
- $25,859
- Program services (functional)
- $66,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $78,585
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,553
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,471
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,082
- Cash, savings and investments
- $44,644
- Gross receipts
- $57,071
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDACE LIGHTNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $49,500 |
| JAMES EVANS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LORNE ADRAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STAN MARKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHREIBMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SIKORA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDACE LIGHTNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $55,750 |
| JAMES EVANS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LORNE ADRAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STAN MARKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHREIBMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SIKORA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDACE LIGHTNER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $61,000 |
| JAMES EVANS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LORNE ADRAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STAN MARKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHREIBMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SIKORA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5900 BARCLAY DR UNIT 150842, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315-8036
- In care of
- % CANDACE LIGHTNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 3305 Wyndham Circle Suite155, Alexandria VA 22302
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Candy Lightner, 3305 Wyndham Circle Suite 155, Alexandria VA 22302
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CANDACE LIGHTNER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (703) 296-4708
- Website
- www.WeSaveLives.org
- Return prepared by
- MITCHELL BURNS DOYLE & CO PC
Mission
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SOLUTION DRIVEN POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT SAVE LIVES BY CHANGING DANGEROUS DRIVING CHOICES THROUGH VIRAL AWARENESS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PARTNERSHIPS
Program accomplishments
- WE PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING MESSAGES SUCH AS FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK, DISTRACTED OR DRUGGED, BY PROMOTING OUR COURAGE TO INTERVENE PROMISE AT SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PUBLIC EVENTS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, NEWSLETTER AND/OR EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, ETC.Expenses $66,071
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3507377
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,553
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,071
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- August 11, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $57,071 | $79,854 | $59,553 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $104,649 | $90,562 | $78,584 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $109,390 | $85,632 | $62,777 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Candy Lightner | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Candace Lightner | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Candace Lightner | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 45-3507377).
Questions about WE SAVE LIVES
- What is the EIN of WE SAVE LIVES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WE SAVE LIVES is 45-3507377.
- Is WE SAVE LIVES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to WE SAVE LIVES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WE SAVE LIVES 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 WE SAVE LIVES 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 WE SAVE LIVES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WE SAVE LIVES?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Candy Lightner.
- Who are the officers and directors of WE SAVE LIVES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,500 (CANDACE LIGHTNER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WE SAVE LIVES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,071, expenses of $79,854 and total assets of $59,553 at year end.
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