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CANDELEN INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860332919 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Large ($10M-$50M) · candelen.org
revenue
$11.4M
expenses
$10.2M
net assets
$8.4M
employees
106
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

SERVICES TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Candelen supports caregivers, parents, and early childhood educators across Arizona through educational programs and services focused on child development from birth to age five. The organization offers free, evidence-based programs for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers, prenatal and postpartum support, and assistance with child care licensing. Founded in 1976, Candelen aims to strengthen early childhood outcomes by empowering the adults who shape children’s lives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $5.62M
    NINOS EN MI CASA: ASSISTS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME CERTIFIED CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS.
  2. #2 $310K
    OTHER PROGRAMS: PROVIDES FIRST AID, INFANT/CHILD CPR, NUTRITION, AND APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Kith & Kin Program
12-week educational program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers covering child development, language and literacy, nutrition, behavior strategies, and CPR/First Aid certification; offered free in group or home-based settings
Licensing & Certification Program
Supports unlicensed FFN caregivers in becoming licensed child care providers through step-by-step guidance, home assessments, financial assistance, and business referrals
Prenatal & Postpartum Program
Provides expecting and new parents with doula support, education, and resources to improve birth outcomes and early parenting confidence
Quality First Coaching
Coaching program delivered in partnership with First Things First to enhance the quality of early education in child care centers and homes
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • State-Specific Education and Child Care Research Reporting 4 activities
    • Conducts research on child care access and family decision-making in Arizona
      Published a report exploring child care decision criteria, current usage, preferred arrangements, and the impact of COVID-19 on Arizona working families, including findings that 53% of surveyed parents reported their child was primarily cared for in home-based settings.
    • Conducts research on child care usage and decision-making among Arizona families
      Published a report exploring child care decision criteria, current usage, preferred arrangements, and the impact of COVID-19 on Arizona working families, including findings that 53% of surveyed parents reported their child was primarily cared for in a home-based setting.
    • Research on Child Care in Arizona
      Conducts research and publishes reports on child care in Arizona, including surveys on home-based child care usage and the impact of COVID-19 on working families' child care decisions.
    • Research on Child Care in Arizona
      Conducts research and publishes reports on child care in Arizona, including surveys on home-based care and the impact of COVID-19 on working families' child care decisions.
  • Early Childhood Educator Training & Coaching 4 activities
    • Delivers Quality First coaching to early childhood education providers
      Provided Quality First coaching to 419 child care centers and homes to enhance the quality of early education programs.
    • Enhances early childhood education program quality through coaching
      Provided Quality First coaching to 419 child care centers and homes to improve the quality of early education programs.
    • Quality First Coaching for Child Care Centers
      Provides Quality First coaching to child care centers and homes to enhance the quality of early education programs, having coached 419 centers and homes.
    • Quality First Coaching for Child Care Centers
      Provides Quality First coaching to child care centers and homes to enhance the quality of early education programs.
  • Perinatal and Lactation Support Services 4 activities
    • Family Support for Pregnancy and Early Childhood
      Provides support to families during pregnancy, postpartum, and the child's first year to promote healthy development and family well-being, including doula support to mothers for improved birth outcomes.
    • Provides doula and family support during pregnancy and early childhood
      Offers support to families during pregnancy, postpartum, and the child’s first year to promote healthy development and well-being, including doula services that lead to significantly better birth outcomes in birth weight, healthy labor and delivery, and breastfeeding initiation.
    • Provides prenatal and postpartum family support services
      Offers support to families during pregnancy, postpartum, and the child's first year to promote healthy development and family well-being, including doula support that leads to significantly better birth outcomes in birth weight, healthy labor and delivery, and breastfeeding initiation.
    • Support for Families During Pregnancy and Early Childhood
      Provides support to families during pregnancy, postpartum, and the child's first year to promote healthy development and family well-being, including doula support for mothers to improve birth outcomes.
  • Home Visitation for At-Risk Families 4 activities
    • Kith & Kin Program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
      Operates a 12-week Kith & Kin Program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers, providing support for child development and offering in-home delivery in the Navajo Nation and southwestern Maricopa County, as well as groups in Spanish. The program also includes CPR and First Aid certification.
    • Kith & Kin Program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
      Operates a 12-week Kith & Kin Program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers, offering in-home delivery in the Navajo Nation and southwestern Maricopa County, groups in Spanish, and CPR and First Aid certification.
    • Operates Kith & Kin Program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers
      Runs a 12-week program offering in-home delivery in the Navajo Nation and southwestern Maricopa County, available in Spanish, that provides CPR and First Aid certification and has resulted in 84% of participants demonstrating an overall positive change.
    • Operates the Kith & Kin Program for Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers
      Runs a 12-week program offering in-home delivery in the Navajo Nation and southwestern Maricopa County, available in Spanish, that provides training and support to FFN caregivers; 84% of participants demonstrated overall positive change.
  • Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 2 activities
    • Partners with parents, educators, and caregivers to support child development
      Collaborates with parents, educators, and caregivers to promote child development through various support programs.
    • Partners with parents, educators, and caregivers to support child development
      Collaborates with parents, educators, and caregivers to promote child development, as part of broader family and caregiver support initiatives.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Ensures financial transparency through public reporting
      Annually publishes audited financial statements, IRS Form 990s, and annual reports detailing fund allocation.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Licensing and Certification Program for Child Care Providers
      Offers a free Licensing & Certification Program to help Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers become licensed child care providers, including step-by-step assistance, home environment assessments, personalized home visits, financial support for startup costs, and referrals to business technical assistance.
    • Licensing and Certification Program for Child Care Providers
      Offers a free Licensing & Certification Program to help Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers become licensed child care providers by providing tools, guidance, step-by-step assistance with the licensure process, home environment assessments, personalized home visits, financial support for startup costs, and referrals to business technical assistance.
    • Provides CPR and First Aid certification to caregivers
      Offers CPR and First Aid certification as part of its caregiver support services.
    • Supports home-based caregivers in obtaining child care licensure
      Offers a no-cost Licensing and Certification Program that provides step-by-step assistance, home environment assessments, personalized home visits, financial support to reduce startup costs, and referrals to business technical assistance and loan programs for caregivers pursuing licensure.
    • Supports home-based caregivers in obtaining child care licensure
      Offers a no-cost Licensing and Certification Program that includes step-by-step assistance, home environment assessments, personalized home visits, financial support to reduce startup costs, and referrals to business technical assistance and loan programs for caregivers pursuing licensure.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$11.38M
Contributions & grants$11.49M101%
Program service revenue$88K1%
Investment income$-202K-2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10.18M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.75M
Cash$6.04M
Investments$1.58M
Liabilities$3.39M
Net assets$8.36M
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLE NEWHOUSE FORMER CEO 1 $200K
BISMARK ANNOR VICE PRESIDE 1 $110K
board members · 7
  • AARON DOCK — DIRECTOR
  • ANAIIS BALLESTEROS — DIRECTOR
  • DANA CRETU — TREASURER
  • DEREK HICKS II — CEO
  • MICHAEL METZGER — BOARD CHAIR
  • REBECCA GAU — DIRECTOR
  • SARA REGAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Candid Network — Member organization recognized with the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.
  • First Things First Partner — Collaborates to provide Quality First coaching to child care centers and homes.
  • Quality First Coaching Partner — Collaborates with or refers to Quality First Coaching as part of its network of child care support programs.