Nonprofit · EIN 52-1591162
FIRST CANDLE INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $853,423 | $778,393 | $75,030 | $221,510 | $291,940 | -$70,430 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $897,968 | $954,765 | -$56,797 | $88,405 | $372,242 | -$283,837 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $504,218 | $780,005 | -$275,787 | $62,109 | $289,149 | -$227,040 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $601,796 | $567,222 | $34,574 | $229,712 | $180,965 | $48,747 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $727,573
- of which government grants
- $318,383
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $125,850
- Other revenue
- $125,850
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,345
- Other salaries and wages
- $232,758
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $383,983
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,013
- Occupancy
- $8,307
- Program services (functional)
- $660,545
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,052
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $88,405
- Total assets, end of year
- $221,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $291,940
- Net assets, end of year
- -$70,430
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$70,430
- Gross receipts
- $890,269
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON JACOBSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $99,345 |
| BYRON JOHNSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN SCRUTON | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE TAYLOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NEIDRA CHUBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AYANNA CLUNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SWATI ALETI JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG MANSKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SIOBHAN PANDYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ANDREW RUBENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Jacobson | CEO Institutional trustee | 40 | $99,420 | $900 |
| David Cunningham | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Scruton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Mansker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Cianella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neidra Chubb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ayanna Clunis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Ray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nik Patel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Siobhan Pandya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Johnson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Andrew Rubenstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Jacobson | CEO Officer | 40 | $94,936 | $825 |
| David Cunningham | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Scruton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg E Mansker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Cianella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neidra Chubb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ayanna Clunis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Ray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Siobhan Pandya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Andrew Rubenstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nik Patel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Jacobson | CEO Officer | 40 | $80,513 | $900 |
| David Cunningham | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Scruton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg E Mansker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Cianella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neidra Chubb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ayanna Clunis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natsha Ray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nik Patel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Siobhan Pandya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Andrew Rubenstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 21 LOCUST AVE, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-4735
- In care of
- % ALISON JACOBSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALISON JACOBSON, 21 LOCUST AVE, NEW CANAAN, CT 068404764
- Signed the 990
- ALISON JACOBSON, CEO
- Phone
- (203) 966-1300
- Return prepared by
- STEPHANO SLACK LLC
Mission
FIRST CANDLE IS COMMITTED TO ENDING SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME SIDS AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS WHILE PROVIDING BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT: FIRST CANDLE SUPPLIES COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY-ASSURED INFORMATION ON INFANT HEALTH AND SURVIVAL TO NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A TOLL-FREE INFORMATION HOTLINE AND WEBSITE. FIRST CANDLE ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND THE DISBRIBUTION OF EDUCAITONAL MATERIALS. FIRST CANDLE ALSO PROVIDES TELEPHONE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP FAMILIES THROUGH THE DIFFICULT TIME AFTER THE LOSS OF A BABY. THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRIEF PACKETES CONFERENCES AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE WEBSITE FIRST CANDLE HELPS FAMILIES CONNECT AND SHARE EXPERIENCES.Expenses $660,545
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1591162
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $221,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $890,269
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- August 14, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
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 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $897,968 | $954,765 | $88,405 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $504,218 | $780,005 | $62,109 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $601,796 | $567,222 | $229,712 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FIRST CANDLE INC
- What is the EIN of FIRST CANDLE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST CANDLE INC is 52-1591162.
- Is FIRST CANDLE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Are donations to FIRST CANDLE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST CANDLE INC 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 FIRST CANDLE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIRST CANDLE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FIRST CANDLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALISON JACOBSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST CANDLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,345 (ALISON JACOBSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does FIRST CANDLE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $853,423, expenses of $778,393 and total assets of $221,510 at year end.
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