Candy Cane Lane Charities
Candy Cane Lane Charities is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing says grants must be used for the benefit of children’s charities and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Candy Cane Lane Charities at a glance
In short: Candy Cane Lane Charities gave $29K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,530
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $1,678
- Median grant
- $1,782
- Total assets
- $1,881
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Candy Cane Lane Charities
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Mark Wiley with a written request and the purpose of the grant. The filing states that applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and that grants must be used for the benefit of children’s charities.
- Review Cycle
- Ongoing, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Ongoing, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Wiley
Mailing address: 6523 Nottingham Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63109
Phone: (314) 435-6332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Candy Cane Lane Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Missouri and Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2025) to $53K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $28,530 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,881 | $35,939 | $35,946 | $28,530 | 17 | — | $172 |
| 2024 | $1,888 | $12,532 | $16,981 | — | — | — | $99 |
| 2023 | $6,337 | $36,575 | $2,951 | $53,027 | 20 | $53,029 | — |
| 2022 | $25,742 | $28,376 | $2,634 | — | — | — | $317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Candy Cane Lane Charities reported a distributable amount of $172 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes donations being received to provide grants to other charities and says donations were made to 18 charities. Its stated award restriction is that grants must benefit children’s charities.
The 2023 grantees described varied missions. Carneys Kids Foundation says it improves children’s lives through donations to local children’s charities. An individual recipient says it empowers young moms to become self-sufficient and build a better future for themselves and their children. Other listed grantees describe work in animal rescue, hunger relief, housing, and assistance and advocacy for disadvantaged individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $53,027 in grants across 20 grants, an average of about $2,651 per grant. Notable recipients included Carneys Kids Foundation ($5,307), an individual recipient ($3,445), an individual recipient ($3,307), an individual recipient ($3,078), and Back Bay Mission ($2,396). Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 17 grants totaling $28,530.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that donations were made to 18 charities; the financial filing data lists zero grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Wiley as Treasurer, Charles Billings as President, Tim Sundhausen as Secretary, and Katherine Billings as Vice-President.
Candy Cane Lane Charities is led by Charles Billings, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Billings
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Billings
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wiley
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sundhausen
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Candy Cane Lane Charities
How much does Candy Cane Lane Charities give each year?
Candy Cane Lane Charities gave $29K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Candy Cane Lane Charities's typical grant size?
Candy Cane Lane Charities's median grant in 2025 was $1,782, and its average grant was $1,678, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Candy Cane Lane Charities give grants?
Candy Cane Lane Charities gives mostly in Missouri: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%).
Does Candy Cane Lane Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Candy Cane Lane Charities's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for the organization" (17 grants).
How large is Candy Cane Lane Charities?
Candy Cane Lane Charities reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What does Candy Cane Lane Charities fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes donations being received to provide grants to other charities and says donations were made to 18 charities. Its stated award restriction is that grants must benefit children’s charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Candy Cane Lane Charities?
The 2024 filing says to contact Mark Wiley with a written request and the purpose of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Candy Cane Lane Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Candy Cane Lane Charities reported a distributable amount of $172 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Candy Cane Lane Charities's EIN?
Candy Cane Lane Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0380173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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