Candles
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$833K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Candles?
Candles is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation ($411K), Fulk Family Foundation Inc ($110K), Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc ($63K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $833K in grants to Candles between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation | $410,522 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc | $110,000 | 3 | 2019 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | $63,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc | $59,950 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Hulman & Company Foundation Inc | $45,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $45,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Indiana Humanities Council Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $15,900 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $12,126 | 1 | 2024 |
| The George F and Marion D Johnson | $11,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Andrew and Paulette Laszlo Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Florence and Laurence Spungen Family | $9,800 | 1 | 2025 |
| Silver Foundation Inc | $3,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Frederick R Benson Trust | $3,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Byrd-Borland Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sterrett Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Helen Thoele Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Maurer Family Foundation Inc | $307 | 1 | 2024 |
| Eve & Simon Colin Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
| Freeman-Spicer Charities | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $237K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $44K.
What grants has Candles received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hulman & Company Foundation Inc | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Florence and Laurence Spungen Family | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION | $9,800 |
| 2025 | Andrew and Paulette Laszlo Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The George F and Marion D Johnson | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Frederick R Benson Trust | General Support | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Byrd-Borland Foundation | FURTHERANCE OF DONEE MISSION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation | Contribution for general operations | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Silver Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Eve & Simon Colin Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2024 | Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $34,950 |
| 2024 | Hulman & Company Foundation Inc | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | FEASIBILITY STUDY - INDPLS SITE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $12,126 |
| 2024 | Andrew and Paulette Laszlo Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Silver Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Frederick R Benson Trust | General Support | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation | Contribution for general operations | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sterrett Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $500 |
| 2024 | Helen Thoele Family Foundation | General Charitable | $500 |
| 2024 | Maurer Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $307 |
| 2024 | Freeman-Spicer Charities | GENERAL OPERATING | $100 |
| 2023 | Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | $149,093 |
| 2023 | Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | $87,500 |
| 2023 | The George F and Marion D Johnson | OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2022 | Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,000 |
| 2022 | The George F and Marion D Johnson | OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Indiana Humanities Council Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The George F and Marion D Johnson | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $48,929 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Candles?
Candles is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation ($411K), Fulk Family Foundation Inc ($110K), Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc ($63K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $833K in grants to Candles between 2019–2025.
Who is Candles's largest funder?
Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Candles, with $411K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Candles received?
IRS 990 filings record $833K in grants to Candles across 42 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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