Nonprofit · EIN 93-0682416
CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Tax-exempt · BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $695,543 | $657,086 | $38,457 | $714,637 | $8,435 | $706,202 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $706,482 | $544,781 | $161,701 | $666,868 | $13,738 | $653,130 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $638,899 | $710,524 | -$71,625 | $441,795 | $2,232 | $439,563 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $665,168
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,532
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $78
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,843
- Other revenue
- $25,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $89,905
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,556
- Other salaries and wages
- $196,404
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $362,129
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $875
- Accounting fees
- $23,515
- Occupancy
- $52,589
- Travel
- $1,864
- Program services (functional)
- $463,759
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,208
- Fundraising (functional)
- $99,119
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $666,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $714,637
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,435
- Net assets, end of year
- $706,202
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $553,950
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $152,252
- Gross receipts
- $802,130
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniela Meltzer | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $120,556 |
| Jeffrey K Yandle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Melissa Rose | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Hungate | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Kraus JD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JD Godfrey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Drew | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amanda Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Frankel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Holt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Zabyn Towner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Stumpf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Linda Stork | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELA MELTZER | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $42,162 |
| MELISSA ROSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JACKIE COSTELLO | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KRAUS | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MOLLIE WORCESTER | PAST PRESIDE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELSIE STORM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JD GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFFREY YANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANNE BEACHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE DREW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON FRANKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN HUNGATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BREECE | OUTGOING DIR Officer | 40 | $85,621 |
| MELISSA ROSE | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JACKIE COSTELLO | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KRAUS | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MOLLIE WORCESTER | PAST PRESIDE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELSIE STORM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JD GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFFREY YANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANNE BEACHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE DREW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON FRANKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN HUNGATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10700 SW BEAVERTON HILLSDALE HWY ST, BEAVERTON, OR 97005-3019
- In care of
- % DANIELA MELTZER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Daniela Meltzer, 10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy St, Beaverton, OR 97005
- Signed the 990
- Daniela Meltzer, Executive Director
- Phone
- (503) 719-4244
- Website
- www.candlelightersoregon.org
- Return prepared by
- HAMLIN CPA LLC
Mission
To provide a community of healing, hope, and light throughout the life-long journey of childhood cancer.
Program accomplishments
- Candlelighters For Children With Cancer offers a range of programs for families in Oregon and SW Washington battling pediatric cancer. Programs include events and affinity groups across the state so that families can form bonds, find community amongst others going through similar challenges, and have the opportunity to interact with one another in inclusive settings.Expenses $345,510
- Our emergency financial assistance program helps families with children in treatment with their basic necessities with an annual allotment per family at $599. This program is run through hospital social workers and is our biggest programmatic line item in our operating budget. We cover payments for rent, phone bills, car payments, childcare etc. For bereaved families we also offer $500 to go towards funeral expensesExpenses $83,905 · grants $83,905
- Our in-hospital programs include a weekly snack cart, catered meals, food pantries and stuffed animals for newly diagnosed children. These programs assist approximately 2,500 individuals annually.Expenses $28,344
- We offer scholarships to pediatric cancer survivors interested in pursuing higher education who are based in Oregon and SW Washington.Expenses $6,000 · grants $6,000
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0682416
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $714,637
- Income (IRS master file)
- $802,130
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $695,543 | $657,086 | $714,637 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $706,482 | $544,781 | $666,868 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $638,899 | $710,524 | $441,795 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $619,284 | $735,613 | $509,152 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 93-0682416).
Questions about CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
- What is the EIN of CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER is 93-0682416.
- Is CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER 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 FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER 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 FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER 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 FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Daniela Meltzer.
- Who are the officers and directors of CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,556 (Daniela Meltzer, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $695,543, expenses of $657,086 and total assets of $714,637 at year end.
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