National Candle Association
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What it says it does
NCA ACTS AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR THE CANDLE INDUSTRY IN PROMOTING THE SAFE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF CANDLES, MONITORING AND RESPONDING TO ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, AND ADVANCING THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE. NCA PROVIDES MEMBERS AND OTHERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE MANUFACTURING OF CANDLES AND CANDLE ACCESSORIES AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF AT THE WHOLESALE LEVEL THROUGH MEETINGS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND CANDLE ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $878,545
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 35
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- PRODUCES TECHNICAL PAPERS FOR MEMBER EDUCATION, FACILITATES INDUSTRY AWARENESS OF REGULATORY ACTIVITIES, CONDUCTS ANNUAL MEETING AND TRADESHOW FOR MEMBERS OF THE GLOBAL CANDLE INDUSTRY, AND MAINTAINS FAIR TRADE.
- AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING. CANDLE MANUFACTURING SUPPLIERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD REGULARLY ATTEND THIS NCA SPONSORED TRADE SHOW, WHICH IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND AND WIDELY REGARDED AS THE PRIMARY VENUE FOR INTRODUCING NEW CANDLE AND CANDLE RELATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS.
- NCA MEMBERS OFFICIALLY MEET TO EXPLORE AND REVIEW THE LATEST ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEETINGS, ATTEND TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS AND BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, AND TO DISCUSS ADVANCEMENTS AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS IN CANDLE MAKING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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