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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only. In 2019, the organization disbursed a total of $85,000 in grants to a single grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Raise funds for programs that help people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
Total Funding Given
$85K
2019
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$81K
Median 2nd year grant
$80.1K
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Kathleen Foley
Board Member
A
Alison Hopton
Board Member
G
Ginny Jakimowicz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
No. THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION give?
THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $81 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION make each year?
In 2019, THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION?
THE CANDLE LIGHTERS INC A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.