# Candlelight Ranch Foundation

Camps nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78755. EIN 74-2939045. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/742939045-candlelight-ranch-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Candlelight ranch provides educational and nature based experiences for children and families of all abilities and needs to learn, explore, and heal.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742939045/202641629349301304/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $1,120,322 | $932,685 | $4,042,404 | $4,004,227 | 14 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742939045/202641629349301304/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $2,823,311 | $860,967 | $3,844,251 | $3,816,590 | 10 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742939045/202541899349300419/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $1,047,116 | $721,536 | $1,914,435 | $1,854,246 | 8 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742939045/202412059349301701/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $804,391 | $580,535 | $1,529,002 | $1,516,547 | 8 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742939045/202211329349306456/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $790,977 (85%), management $24,718 (3%), fundraising $116,990 (13%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $749,369, program fees $1,572, investment income $210,383.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +9% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 11 camp nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $1,120,322 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 71 camp nonprofits in Texas; median $388,234.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Austin: 347 licensed child care centers, 110 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/austin
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Candlelight Ranch Foundation's EIN?**

Candlelight Ranch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2939045. 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 Candlelight Ranch Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Candlelight Ranch Foundation in Austin, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. 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 Candlelight Ranch Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Candlelight Ranch Foundation 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 Candlelight Ranch Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Candlelight ranch provides educational and nature based experiences for children and families of all abilities and needs to learn, explore, and heal." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Candlelight Ranch Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Candlelight Ranch Foundation reported total revenue of $1,120,322 and total expenses of $932,685 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.