Nonprofit · EIN 59-3104008
CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $27,900 | $49,828 | -$21,928 | $153,993 | $0 | $153,993 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $24,449 | $50,796 | -$26,347 | $174,629 | $0 | $174,629 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,883
- Investment income
- $17
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,375
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $26,880
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,880
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,376
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,763
- Other expenses
- $15,434
- Program services (functional)
- $42,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $174,629
- Total assets, end of year
- $153,993
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $153,993
- Cash, savings and investments
- $142,639
- Gross receipts
- $27,900
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLAIR SNELLBAKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $26,880 |
| JANET SANTIAGO | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE CONSTANTINE | VICE-PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| TERESA JANSEN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JO ABNEY | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BURGESON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| LYNDA CAROLLO | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| BECKY GILBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL HEINTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PALMER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER STACY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLAIR SNELLBAKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $27,840 |
| DAVID BURGESON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LYNDA CAROLLO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY GILBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL HEINTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT HOLZEM | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PALMER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER STACY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JANET SANTIAGO | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE CONSTANTINE | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JO ABNEY | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| TERESA JANSEN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908-3618
- In care of
- % KAYLEY SCHONSCHACK
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KLAIR SNELLBAKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (239) 432-2223
- Website
- WWW.CANDLELIGHTERSSWFL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF CANDLELIGHTERS IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER OR BLOOD DISORDERS AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE FOR THEM.
Program accomplishments
- SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE:HAPPY NOTES - TO HONOR A PERSON ON ANY OCCASION. GIFT CARDS ARE MAILED TO THE RECIPIENT TO ACKNOWLEDGE A DONATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. FOR EXAMPLE, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, GRADUATIONS, END OF TREATMENTS, OR OTHER SPECIAL TIMES. MEMORIALS - TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEMBER A CHILD OR LOVED ONE WHO IS DECEASED ARE AVAILABLE. GIFT CARDS ARE MAILED TO A FAMILY TO ACKNOWLEDGE A DONATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF THEIR LOVED ONE. PARENT MEETINGS - ARE OFFERED VIA ZOOM A COUPLE TIMES A YEAR. WE ALSO OFFER A "NEW FAMILY ZOOM" INFORMAL SESSION WHERE WE CAN INTRODUCE OURSELVES TO FAMILIES AND BETTER EXPLAIN OUR PROGRAM AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT TYPE OF HELP A FAMILY MAY NEED. PARENT MEETINGS HELP FAMILIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR CHILD'S DISEASE AS WELL AS REALIZE THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THE JOURNEY. OCCASIONAL SPEAKERS ARE SECURED TO DISCUSS TOPICS OF INTEREST HOWEVER MOST MEETINGS FOCUS ON INTRODUCING PARENTS TO ONE ANOTHER. NEWSLETTERS - NEWSLETTERS ARE PUBLISHED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO KEEP FAMILIES IN TOUCH WITH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE AS WELL AS UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND FUNDRAISERS. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO RECEIVE THE PUBLICATION. TELEPHONE SUPPORT - TELEPHONE SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS AND BEREAVED PARENTS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO HAVE FAMILIES NETWORK WITH ANOTHER FAMILY IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES.Expenses $19,222
- FAMILY & TEEN ACTIVITIES:FAMILY ACTIVITIES - REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE ENTIRE FAMILY ARE ORGANIZED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO HELP FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE FEELINGS OF ISOLATION. SUCH ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE BASEBALL GAMES, THEATRE TICKETS, SKATING, MINIATURE GOLF, HAYRIDES, PICNIC, HOLIDAY PARTIES OR A "FUN TRIP" TO A FLORIDA AMUSEMENT PARK.Expenses $19,930
- EMERGENCY FUND & DEATH BENEFIT:EMERGENCY FUNDS - THE EMERGENCY FUND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL REGISTERED FAMILIES TO PROVIDE LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THESE MAY OCCUR AT THE ONSET OF DIAGNOSIS, DURING TREATMENT, AS RESULT OF A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT OR DUE TO THE ONSET OF THE LATE TERM EFFECTS OF RADIATION OR CHEMOTHERAPY. THESE FUNDS ARE MEANT TO HELP WITH THE COST OF UTILITIES, GROCERIES, TRANSPORTATION, RENT, INSURANCE, CHILDCARE, AND OTHER FAMILY SITUATIONS OCCURRING. DEATH BENEFIT - FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF A CHILD'S DEATH TO HELP THE FAMILY WITH THE MANY UNPLANNED EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.Expenses $3,375
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 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3104008
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $153,993
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $27,900 | $49,828 | $153,993 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $24,449 | $50,796 | $174,629 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 59-3104008).
Questions about CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC is 59-3104008.
- Is CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 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 CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,880 (KLAIR SNELLBAKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CANDLELIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $27,900, expenses of $49,828 and total assets of $153,993 at year end.
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