# Community of Candles

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Spokane Vly, Washington 99016. EIN 41-2455258. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Spokane County, Washington: about 117,066 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 273 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Washington rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/washington

## Questions

**What is Community of Candles's EIN?**

Community of Candles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2455258. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Community of Candles a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Community of Candles in Spokane Vly, Washington as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Community of Candles tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Community of Candles as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Community of Candles do?**

The IRS classifies Community of Candles as: Children's and youth services. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.