Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf

CHESTERFIELD, MO EIN: 42-1557485

Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHESTERFIELD, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $550K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$550K

-79.8% YoY

Grant Count

16

-48.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

-60.9% YoY

About Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf

Based on IRS filings

Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHESTERFIELD, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $550K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

BOISEBOSTONBUFORDCHESTERFIELDCHICAGODENVEREUREKALAGUNA BEACHNAPLESPINE LAWNPOMPANO BEACHQUINCYRIDGEFIELDRYESCARBOROUGHSHERBURNESPRINGFIELDST LOUISWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$681K$1M$2M$3M2 grants20191 grants20202 grants20214 grants202231 grants202316 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

FATHERS & FAMILIES SUPPO…$100KCROSS INTERNATIONAL$78KHELP FOR HAITI$72KNORTHSIDE COMMUNITY HOUS…$50KCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF …$50KJUSTINE PETERSEN$50KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ST …$45KLOVETHELOU$35KPROSPERITY CONNECTION$25KLIFT FOR LIFE GYM$15K

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K15$50–100K6$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fathers & Families Support Center ($100,000), Cross International ($78,084), Help for Haiti ($72,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CROSS INTERNATIONAL POMPANO BEACH, FLCHILDREN OF LA HOYE SEEDS OF HOPE$78,084
PROSPERITY CONNECTION ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT$25,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MOSUPPORTING YOUTH: WORKFORCE DEVELOP$45,000
HELP FOR HAITI RYE, NHFINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE HAITIAN YOUTH$72,000
NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING ST LOUIS, MOTHE LEGACY HOMES PROGRAM$50,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WC & NE MO QUINCY, ILGRANTS MANAGER - CAPACITY BLDG POST$50,000
JUSTINE PETERSEN ST LOUIS, MOCONTRACTOR LINE OF CREDIT$50,000
LIFT FOR LIFE GYM ST LOUIS, MOTEEN MENTORING$15,000
LOVETHELOU ST LOUIS, MOMENTORING$35,000
NORTHSIDE YOUTH & SENIOR CENTER ST LOUIS, MOAFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT PEABODY$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

RYAN P TRACYDIRECTOR/VP/$6KLAUREN TRACY CLOUGHDIRECTOR$6KKIMBERLY PLANK LEFT …DIRECTOR$6KKEVIN BIRDDIRECTOR$6KJOSEPH RUPPDIRECTOR$6K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PATRICK F TRACYDIRECTOR/PRE10
M JANE TRACYDIRECTOR/SEC5
RYAN P TRACYDIRECTOR/VP/2$6,000
PATRICK J SMITHEXECUTIVE DI36
LAUREN TRACY CLOUGHDIRECTOR2$6,000
KIMBERLY PLANK LEFT 122024DIRECTOR2$6,000
KEVIN BIRDDIRECTOR2$6,000
JOSEPH RUPPDIRECTOR2$6,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf?

Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHESTERFIELD, MO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf operate?

Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Washington.

What size grants does Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf award?

In 2024, Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf awarded 16 grants totaling $550K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf's EIN?

Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1557485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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