Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer?
Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Engelstad Family Foundation ($945K), Olympia Companies Southern Highlands ($600K), Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engelstad Family Foundation | $945,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Olympia Companies Southern Highlands | $600,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney | $130,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | $78,250 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Canarelli Family Foundation | $61,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| America's Charities | $42,777 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Mgm Resorts Foundation | $42,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| A Gary Anderson Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $13,569 | 1 | 2023 |
| Teamsters Local 986 Charity Fund Inc | $12,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Ritter Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Clark County Credit Union | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Speedway Children's Charities | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Unite Here Action Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| D3 Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Regal Foundation | $1,118 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Gordon Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | $836 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Sempra Foundation | $418 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nevada Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $15,750 |
| 2024 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Mgm Resorts Foundation | — | $42,500 |
| 2024 | A Gary Anderson Family Foundation | PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Canarelli Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Ritter Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Clark County Credit Union | GLAMP OUT & HALLOWEEN BASH SPONSORSHIPS - 2024 HAPPY BONUS DAYS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Nevada Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Teamsters Local 986 Charity Fund Inc | 20th Annual Golf Tournament donation | $4,000 |
| 2024 | D3 Foundation | Childhood cancer research | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Regal Foundation | HEALTH | $1,118 |
| 2024 | The Gordon Foundation | CHILDRENS CANCER | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Tapestry Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $716 |
| 2023 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Engelstad Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Canarelli Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Canarelli Family Foundation | Candlelighters Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,569 |
| 2023 | Teamsters Local 986 Charity Fund Inc | 19th Annual Golf Tournament donation | $4,000 |
| 2023 | The Tapestry Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM- FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $120 |
| 2023 | Sempra Foundation | DISEASE | $53 |
| 2022 | Engelstad Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $287,000 |
| 2022 | Olympia Companies Southern Highlands | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $220,000 |
| 2022 | The Albertsons Companies Foundation | CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney | COUNSELING & SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Nevada Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Austin Community Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2022 | America's Charities | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,468 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer?
Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Engelstad Family Foundation ($945K), Olympia Companies Southern Highlands ($600K), Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer between 2020–2025.
Who is Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer's largest funder?
Engelstad Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer, with $945K across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer across 43 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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