Nonprofit · EIN 51-0187148
NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20045
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,170,700 | $878,545 | $292,155 | $2,722,015 | $297,745 | $2,424,270 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,117,634 | $700,691 | $416,943 | $2,448,814 | $316,699 | $2,132,115 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $59,985
- Program service revenue
- $1,087,156
- Investment income
- $23,559
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,055
- Accounting fees
- $1,600
- Travel
- $25,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,448,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,722,015
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $297,745
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,424,270
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,424,270
- Gross receipts
- $1,170,700
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE HORENZIAK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY LAVANIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD ROOT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS RAKYTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RAGSDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS STEIGERWALD III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CASPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN CAGLE | VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE BELL | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSH MAUNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD COLCLASURE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATT MANTIONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE KATONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNDI DILIBERTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAIME FERREIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY DAVID | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DUET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE HORENZIAK | VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT E Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY LAVANIER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD ROOT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS RAKYTA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN RAGSDALE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOUIS STEIGERWALD III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CASPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSH MAUNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD COLCLASURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNDI DILIBERTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAIME FERREIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DUET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 529 14TH ST NW STE 1280, WASHINGTON, DC 20045-2205
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE HORENZIAK, 529 14TH STREET NW STE 1280, WASHINGTON, DC 20045
- Signed the 990
- MATT MANTIONE, EXECUTIVE CLIENT LEAD
- Phone
- (202) 393-2210
- Website
- www.candles.org
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTOPHER J CLAIR CPA PA
Mission
NCA ACTS AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR THE CANDLE INDUSTRY IN PROMOTING THE SAFE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF CANDLES, MONITORING AND RESPONDING TO ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, AND ADVANCING THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE. NCA PROVIDES MEMBERS AND OTHERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE MANUFACTURING OF CANDLES AND CANDLE ACCESSORIES AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF AT THE WHOLESALE LEVEL THROUGH MEETINGS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND CANDLE ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS.
Program accomplishments
- PRODUCES TECHNICAL PAPERS FOR MEMBER EDUCATION, FACILITATES INDUSTRY AWARENESS OF REGULATORY ACTIVITIES, CONDUCTS ANNUAL MEETING AND TRADESHOW FOR MEMBERS OF THE GLOBAL CANDLE INDUSTRY, AND MAINTAINS FAIR TRADE.
- AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING. CANDLE MANUFACTURING SUPPLIERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD REGULARLY ATTEND THIS NCA SPONSORED TRADE SHOW, WHICH IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND AND WIDELY REGARDED AS THE PRIMARY VENUE FOR INTRODUCING NEW CANDLE AND CANDLE RELATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS.
- NCA MEMBERS OFFICIALLY MEET TO EXPLORE AND REVIEW THE LATEST ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ATTEND TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS AND BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, AND TO DISCUSS ADVANCEMENTS AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS IN CANDLE MAKING.
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
- 51-0187148
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,722,015
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,170,700
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,170,700 | $878,545 | $2,722,015 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,117,634 | $700,691 | $2,448,814 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,259,195 | $931,354 | $1,910,952 | 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 51-0187148).
Questions about NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION is 51-0187148.
- Is NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1976.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION 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 NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION 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 NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION 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 NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STEVE HORENZIAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,170,700, expenses of $878,545 and total assets of $2,722,015 at year end.
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