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EIN 74-2243283

Candlelighters of the El Paso Area

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
El Paso
State
Texas
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
Description
Candlelighters is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have cancer by providing hope, support, advocacy and education to those children, their families and the community at large.
Related structure
Candlelighters of the El Paso Area is a subordinate organization under Candlelighters Donation Center.
Total revenues
$368,334
2023
Total expenses
$557,007
2023
Total assets
$206,985
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Candlelighters of the El Paso Area

Candlelighters of the El Paso Area, inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have cancer by providing hope, support and encouragement to those children and their families. During 2023, 650 children were provided support and services.

Who funds Candlelighters of the El Paso Area

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Harold W Siebens Charitable Foundation2023 Emergency Financial Assistance Program$30,000
Wilma Donohue Moleen Foundation XXXXX7003General$24,000
El Paso Community FoundationCamps/ Equine Facilitated Learning$22,542
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Candlelighters of the El Paso Area

NameTitleCompensation
Scott LynchChief Executive Officer$76,408
Monica OrtizFamily Services Manager
Ale ChavezPresident / Board Member$0
Todd HutzlerTreasurer$0
Judy PeinadoSecretary / Board Member$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Candlelighters of the El Paso Area

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$337,643
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$30,691
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$368,334

Form 990s for Candlelighters of the El Paso Area

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-10-16990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-05990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $24,000 from Wilma Donohue Moleen Foundation XXXXX7003
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Care Camps Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Wilma Donohue Moleen Foundation XXXXX7003
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsYouth service charitiesChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationChildrenDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1400 Hardaway St 206
El Paso, TX 79903
Metro area
El Paso, TX
County
El Paso County, TX
Website URL
candlelighterselp.org/ 
Phone
(915) 544-2222
Facebook page
CandlelightersELP 
Twitter profile
@candlelightelp 
IRS details
EIN
74-2243283
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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