TY 2025 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) MELISSA BERMAN...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X
(2) DONNA MURRAY-BROWN...................................................................... VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X
(3) BRIAN TRELSTAD...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X
(4) ANA MARIE ARGILAGOS...................................................................... TRUSTEE THRU 02/2025	1.00 .................	X
(5) ESTHER T BENJAMIN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(6) JOHN BROTHERS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(7) KAMI DAR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(8) NAILA FAROUKY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(9) MARIA DEL ROSARIO GALLEGO GARCIA...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(10) MATT GEE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(11) STEPHEN GOODALL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(12) ROMANITA HAIRSTON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(13) KENNETH M JONES...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(14) MOSUN LAYODE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(15) RHETT N MABRY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(16) LYLE MATTHEW KAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X
(17) ANAHITA TAFVIZI...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
VENTION SOLUTIONS INC 697 MILL CREEK ROAD SUITE 13 MANAHAWKIN,NJ08050	SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING	2,678,096
DRIVENDATA INC 700 COLORADO BOULEVARD 611 DENVER,CO80206	DATA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CONSULTING	451,958
PACCORE CORE SOLUTIONS 7545 IRVINE CENTER DR STE 200 IRVINE,CA92618	SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & QA CONSULTING	267,066
AKRI SOLUTION PROS 8716 STONEHOUSE DR ELLICOTT CITY,MD21043	SCRUM MASTER CONSULTING	266,400
BLUE STATE LLC 200 BROADWAY 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10038	WEBSITE PLANNING & DESIGN CONSULTING	254,941
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 11

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2025

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CANDID

Employer identification number

13-1837418

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization must generally satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...........................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) 2025	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	23,672,424	7,177,743	8,769,879	4,253,145	5,411,138	49,284,329
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	23,672,424	7,177,743	8,769,879	4,253,145	5,411,138	49,284,329
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						7,203,236
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						42,081,093

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) 2025	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	23,672,424	7,177,743	8,769,879	4,253,145	5,411,138	49,284,329
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	21,873	1,097,975	1,583,407	2,122,853	2,386,208	7,212,316
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	87,673	30,792	351,636	287,008	393,309	1,150,418
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						57,647,063

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

162,480,289

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2025 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

73.000 %

Public support percentage for 2024 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

67.870 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2025. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .....................

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2025. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions .....................................................

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) 2025	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) 2025	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975
c	Add lines 10a and 10b
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2025 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2024 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2025 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2024 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2025. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......

33 1/3 % support tests—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .....

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ....

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental supported organization. Describe in Part VI how you supported a governmental supported organization (see instructions).

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of its supported organization(s)? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to each of its supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above, constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a, 3b, and 3c below.

Are the organization and its supported organization(s) part of an integrated system (for example, a hospital system)? If “Yes,” provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization direct the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect (and remove) a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally- integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5.	6
7 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	7
8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6	8
9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount	9

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2025	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020.......
b From 2021.......
c From 2022.......
d From 2023.......
e From 2024.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2025 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2020 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2025 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2025, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2025. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2021.....
b Excess from 2022.....
c Excess from 2023.....
d Excess from 2024.....
e Excess from 2025.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2025)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, and 3c; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5 and 7; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	VENDING MACHINE INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 351. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 360. MISC INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 50,682. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 30,432. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 132,676. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 287,008. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 393,309. TAX REFUNDS - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 36,640. WRITE-OFF OF ACCRUED EXPENSES - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 218,960.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

CANDID

Employer identification number

13-1837418

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... $

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 2025) Page 2

Name of organization CANDID

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization CANDID		Employer identification number 13-1837418

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization CANDID			Employer identification number 13-1837418
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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2025

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

CANDID

Employer identification number

13-1837418

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities .....

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2022	(b) 2023	(c) 2024	(d) 2025	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Yes

74,000

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

74,000

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1:	CANDID ENGAGED LIGHTHOUSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC TO LOBBY AND SECURE FAVORABLE AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 488 IN REGARDS TO THE REGULATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING PLATFORMS AND PLATFORM CHARITIES. LIGHTHOUSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC WAS PAID $74,000 FOR THEIR SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025.

Schedule C (Form 990) 2025

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CANDID

Employer identification number

13-1837418

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... $

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... $

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... $

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... $

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	18,724,667	17,489,814	16,121,195	18,466,592	18,729,532
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	2,014,164	1,234,853	1,368,619	-2,345,397	3,979,318
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....	683,205	0	0	0	0
g	End of year balance ......	20,055,626	18,724,667	17,489,814	16,121,195	22,708,850

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment 91.450 %

Permanent endowment 8.550 %

Term endowment 0 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	5,372,795	3,548,626	1,824,169
d	Equipment ....	1,188,655	1,188,655	0
e	Other .....	56,024,350	21,815,082	34,209,268
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				36,033,437

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)RIGHT OF USE ASSET - OPERATING LEASES				7,297,063
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				7,297,063

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
ACCUMULATED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION	986,822
RIGHT OF USE LIABILITIES - OPERATING LEASES	9,423,901







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	10,410,723
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	44,396,161
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	3,571,141
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	15,000
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	100,126
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	3,686,267
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	40,709,894
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	183,828
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	206,371
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	390,199
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	41,100,093

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	41,243,771
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	15,000
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	100,126
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	115,126
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	41,128,645
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	183,828
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	183,828
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	41,312,473

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART V, LINE 4:	CANDID'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND BOARD-DESIGNATED AMOUNTS FOR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT CONSIST OF PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (ENDOWMENT FUNDS) AND A BOARD-DESIGNATED AMOUNT FOR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT. THE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (ENDOWMENT FUNDS) ARE SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT THE PRINCIPAL BE MAINTAINED PERMANENTLY BY CANDID. CANDID HAS THREE SEPARATE ENDOWMENTS AND IT IS PERMITTED TO USE THE INCOME EARNED ON THE RELATED INVESTMENTS FOR GENERAL PURPOSES, LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE BOARD-DESIGNATED AMOUNT FOR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IS A FUND SET ASIDE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT THAT ENSURE CANDID'S FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND AGILITY, AND PROVIDE A RESERVE FUND IN THE EVENT OF A FINANCIAL EMERGENCY.
PART X, LINE 2:	CANDID RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT CANDID HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. CANDID IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2022.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 100,126.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST 206,371.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 100,126.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AN ACTUARIAL LOSS OF $206,371 WAS NOT YET RECOGNIZED AS A COMPONENT OF NET PERIODIC POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT COST. THIS LOSS IS RECORDED ON THE DECEMBER 31, 2025 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS.

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CANDID

Employer identification number

13-1837418

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1ANN MEI CHANG CEO	(i) (ii)	431,802 ------------- 0	6,102 ------------- 0	516 ------------- 0	33,250 ------------- 0	17,771 ------------- 0	489,441 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2JOHN GONZALEZ VP OF PRODUCT MGMT. THRU 08/2025	(i) (ii)	193,791 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	179,845 ------------- 0	18,169 ------------- 0	32,450 ------------- 0	424,255 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3CATHERINE WILLIAMS CHIEF DATA OFFICER	(i) (ii)	347,027 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	180 ------------- 0	33,250 ------------- 0	15,371 ------------- 0	395,828 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4KEVIN L MULDER VP OF TECHNOLOGY	(i) (ii)	315,633 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	120 ------------- 0	31,147 ------------- 0	48,856 ------------- 0	395,756 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5SAMANTHA BARBEE CHIEF OPER. & FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	303,027 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	516 ------------- 0	29,070 ------------- 0	15,371 ------------- 0	347,984 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6TRACY L WAKSLER VP OF GROWTH	(i) (ii)	288,681 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	792 ------------- 0	26,543 ------------- 0	18,471 ------------- 0	334,487 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7ALEDA GAGARIN VP OF INFLUENCE	(i) (ii)	234,842 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	120 ------------- 0	17,239 ------------- 0	45,656 ------------- 0	297,857 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8ANGELA HICKMAN SR. DIR. OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT	(i) (ii)	227,102 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	516 ------------- 0	22,068 ------------- 0	26,494 ------------- 0	276,180 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9DEANCA DICKEY VP OF TALENT	(i) (ii)	238,417 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	684 ------------- 0	17,083 ------------- 0	16,881 ------------- 0	273,065 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 3	REFER TO THE EXPLANATION FOR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ON SCHEDULE O.
PART I, LINE 4A	JOHN GONZALEZ RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $161,499 INCLUDED IN HIS 2025 W-2.
PART I, LINE 7	CERTAIN OFFICERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES LISTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II RECEIVED TAXABLE DISCRETIONARY BONUSES INCLUDED IN THEIR 2025 W-2S.

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CANDID

Employer identification number

13-1837418

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1:	EVERY YEAR, MILLIONS OF NONPROFITS SPEND TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS AROUND THE WORLD. CANDID FINDS OUT WHERE THAT MONEY COMES FROM, WHERE IT GOES, AND WHY IT MATTERS. THIS GIVES US A UNIQUE PLATFORM WHERE WE CAN SURFACE DATA AND INSIGHTS TO INFORM DECISION-MAKING, STREAMLINE THE GRANTMAKING PROCESS, AND ENSURE MORE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FUNDING. CANDID GETS YOU THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO DO GOOD.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:	PRODUCT PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: CANDID OFFERS A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE SOCIAL SECTOR. CANDID SEARCH COMBINES DECADES OF TRUSTED DATA FROM BOTH FOUNDATION DIRECTORY AND GUIDESTAR. THROUGH IT, WE SHARE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS ABOUT WHO TO SUPPORT, WHO TO COLLABORATE WITH, AND HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. CANDID'S APIS PROVIDE QUALITY DATA BY STANDARDIZING ACCESS TO THE MILLIONS OF DATA POINTS AGGREGATED ON NONPROFITS, FOUNDATIONS, GRANTS, AND NEWS. AND CANDID'S DATA SERVICES CUSTOMIZE HIGH-QUALITY NONPROFIT DATASETS THAT FIT USER NEEDS. IN 2025 WE LAUNCHED CANDID SEARCH, COMBINING HIGH-QUALITY DATA, STREAMLINED WORKFLOWS, AND EMERGING AI-ENABLED TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK OF THE SECTOR. CANDID SEARCH INTEGRATES NONPROFIT AND FUNDER DATA INTO ONE PLATFORM, PROVIDING NEW TOOLS AND FEATURES THAT MAINTAIN CANDID'S LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO DATA ACCESSIBILITY AND PUBLIC BENEFIT. WE MAKE IT EASIER FOR FUNDRAISERS AND DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS TO SIMPLIFY THEIR PROSPECT RESEARCH BY IDENTIFYING FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER GRANTMAKERS BASED ON THEIR FUNDING PRIORITIES, GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS, ISSUE AREAS, AND MORE. OUR UPGRADED SEARCH ALSO HELPS FUNDERS AND DONORS FIND NONPROFITS THAT MEET THEIR CRITERIA AND CONDUCT THEIR DUE DILIGENCE ALL IN ONE PLACE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C:	MAJOR PUBLIC INTEREST & OTHER PROGRAMS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: TODAY, 95% OF USERS ACCESS CANDID'S DATA FOR FREE. CANDID'S TOOLS AND RESOURCES HELP NONPROFITS FIND FUNDING, INCREASE THEIR VISIBILITY, AND BUILD SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS WE MAKE OUR RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE, PARTICULARLY TO SMALLER, UNDER-RESOURCED NONPROFITS. NEARLY ALL OF OUR TRAINING CONTENT ON CANDID LEARNING IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE. FOUNDATION DIRECTORY AND CANDID PROFILES ON GUIDESTAR (AND SOON CANDID SEARCH) ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE USE AT OUR CANDID COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION ARE NEVER A BARRIER, OUR GO FOR GOLD INITIATIVE ALLOWS 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS WITH BUDGETS OF LESS THAN $1 MILLION TO ACCESS A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ESSENTIAL IF THEY FILL OUT THEIR CANDID PROFILE AND EARN A GOLD SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY. AND OUR ONLINE LIBRARIAN SERVICE MAKES IT EASY FOR PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS TO GET ANSWERS TO THEIR QUESTIONS ABOUT FOUNDATIONS, PHILANTHROPY, FUNDRAISING, AND NONPROFITS. IN 2025, WE HAD 63,651 TRAINING REGISTRANTS TO OUR 244 FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES, 3,441 FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS REDEEMED THROUGH OUR GO FOR GOLD INITIATIVE, AND 2,017 LOCATIONS PROVIDING FREE, LOCAL ACCESS TO OUR TOOLS AND SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B:	MAJOR DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: DATA IS THE CORNERSTONE OF CANDID'S VALUE TO THE SOCIAL SECTOR. WE COLLECT DATA FROM THE IRS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AROUND THE WORLD, FROM FUNDERS AND NONPROFITS DIRECTLY, AND OTHER SOURCES. THIS DATA IS THEN CLEANED AND CODED ACCORDING TO OUR TAXONOMY SO THAT IT'S EASY TO FIND USEFUL INFORMATION. WE ARE EXPANDING OUR DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVING OUR NEWS SCRAPING CAPABILITIES, AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE THEIR DATA WITH US. OUR DATA IS UPDATED DAILY AS PARTNERS SUBMIT IT AND/OR WE FIND NEW DATA SOURCES. WE'RE FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE FRESHNESS, QUALITY, AND COMPREHENSIVENESS OF OUR DATA. WE HELP THE FIELD MAKE MEANING OF CANDID DATA THROUGH OUR RESEARCH REPORTS AND BLOGS WHICH SHOWCASE HOW CANDID DATA CAN EXPLAIN WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE SECTOR. IN 2025, WE PRODUCED TWO RESEARCH REPORTS, ONE KEY FACT SHEET, AND PUBLISHED 23 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PIECES INFORMED BY OUR DATA AND RESEARCH. IN ADDITION TO THESE, WE'VE CREATED FOUR PUBLIC TABLEAU DASHBOARDS FOR USERS TO EXPLORE A HOLISTIC LANDSCAPE OF THE SECTOR AND DIVE DEEPER INTO INFORMATION TAILORED TO THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. THESE DATA VISUALIZATIONS IDENTIFY PATTERNS AND PROVIDE PRACTICAL INSIGHTS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: FOUNDATION FUNDING BY STATE, FUNDING PATTERNS BY SUBJECT AREA, NONPROFIT STATS BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, AND NONPROFIT CASH RUNWAYTHE NUMBER OF MONTHS A NONPROFIT COULD CONTINUE OPERATING IF GOVERNMENT GRANTS STOPPED, BUT EXPENSES AND REVENUE REMAINED THE SAME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	CONTROLLER CONDUCTS THE INITIAL REVIEW TO ENSURE THE FORM 990 ALIGNS WITH THE GENERAL LEDGER, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURES. THE CHIEF OPERATING AND FINANCIAL OFFICER THEN PERFORMS A SECONDARY TECHNICAL REVIEW FOCUSED ON KEY DISCLOSURES, GOVERNANCE SECTIONS, AND COMPLIANCE RELATED SCHEDULES. ONCE MANAGEMENT'S REVIEW IS COMPLETE, THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. IF THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE MAY BOARD MEETING, IT IS DISCUSSED DURING THE MEETING, AND ANY QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED AT THAT TIME. IF IT IS NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE THE MEETING, MEMBERS REVIEW IT INDIVIDUALLY, AND ALL QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ARE ADDRESSED ELECTRONICALLY VIA EMAIL BEFORE THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS OBTAINED ANNUALLY FROM ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, MANAGER AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING CANDID. A SUMMARY OF TRUSTEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR WHO DISCUSSES WITH COMMITTEE AS NEEDED. IT IS CANDID'S POLICY THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT THE FOLLOWING IS DONE: IF THERE IS A CONFLICT RELEVANT TO A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND THE TRUSTEE CONCERNED SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER. MOREOVER, THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT MAY ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT SHALL ARISE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, BUT SHALL RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD IS MEETING AND SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. WHEN THERE IS DOUBT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ITS COMMITTEE, EXCLUDING FROM THE ROOM AND THE VOTE THE PERSON WHOSE SITUATION WILL BE DISCUSSED. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES FOR ANY STAFF MEMBER EXCEPT THE PRESIDENT, THAT STAFF MEMBER SHALL REPORT IT TO THE CEO IN WRITING. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATING TO THE CEO SHALL BE REPORTED IN WRITING TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. IN ADDITION, IF THE CONFLICTED PARTY HAS A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE MATTER, THE BOARD WOULD NEED TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	CANDID'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS, ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. THE BOARD OBTAINS INFORMATION ON THE COMPENSATION OF FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR BENCHMARK SALARIES FOR SELECT POSITIONS OBTAINED FROM SALARY SURVEYS. DOCUMENTATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS WERE MADE VIA EMAIL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	CANDID'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS ARE POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE AND ARE DOWNLOADABLE. IN ADDITION, GOVERNANCE AND STAFFING POLICIES ARE POSTED, INCLUDING THE CODE OF CONDUCT (WHICH INCLUDES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY), DIVERSITY STATEMENT AND THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST -206,371.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	CANDID DID NOT CHANGE EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CANDID GETS YOU THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO DO GOOD.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	17
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2025 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	221
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	19
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	4,253,145	5,411,138
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	33,665,747	32,508,121
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,585,152	2,744,525
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	356,845	436,309
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	40,860,889	41,100,093
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	19,263,947	24,856,837
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,603,971
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	13,838,494	16,455,636
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	33,102,441	41,312,473
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	7,758,448	-212,380
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	106,946,485	107,753,716
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	27,729,932	25,384,773
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	79,216,553	82,368,943

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 17,592,059 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 30,589,109 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O - FOR NARRATIVE ON PRODUCTS

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 7,401,609 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,818,722 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O - FOR NARRATIVE ON DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,274,574 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 100,290 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O - FOR NARRATIVE ON PUBLIC INTEREST AND OTHER PROGRAMS

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses31,268,242

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) ANGELA F WILLIAMS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(19) ANN MEI CHANG........................................................................ CEO	50.00 .......................		X			438,420	0	51,021
(20) SAMANTHA BARBEE........................................................................ CHIEF OPER. & FINANCIAL OFFICER	50.00 .......................		X			303,543	0	44,441
(21) CATHERINE WILLIAMS........................................................................ CHIEF DATA OFFICER	50.00 .......................		X			347,207	0	48,621
(22) MIZMUN KUSAIRI........................................................................ SECRETARY/VP OF PLAN. THRU 05/2025	50.00 .......................		X			106,026	0	15,035
(23) KEVIN L MULDER........................................................................ VP OF TECHNOLOGY	50.00 .......................			X		315,753	0	80,003
(24) ANGELA HICKMAN........................................................................ SR. DIR. OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT	50.00 .......................				X	227,618	0	48,562
(25) JOHN GONZALEZ........................................................................ VP OF PRODUCT MGMT. THRU 08/2025	50.00 .......................				X	373,636	0	50,619
(26) TRACY L WAKSLER........................................................................ VP OF GROWTH	50.00 .......................				X	289,473	0	45,014
(27) DEANCA DICKEY........................................................................ VP OF TALENT	50.00 .......................				X	239,101	0	33,964
(28) ALEDA GAGARIN........................................................................ VP OF INFLUENCE	50.00 .......................				X	234,962	0	62,895

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	2,875,739	0	480,175

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	5,411,138

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		5,411,138

		Business Code
2a	PRODUCT REVENUE	611710	30,589,109	30,589,109
b	CANDID COMMUNITY	611710	1,530,677	1,530,677
c	CANDID TRAINING	611710	288,045	288,045
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.		100,290	100,290
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		32,508,121

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			2,243,082			2,243,082
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	143,126
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	100,126
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	43,000
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			43,000			43,000
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	27,178,323
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	26,676,880
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	501,443
d	Net gain or (loss).........			501,443			501,443
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	MISC. INCOME		541800	393,309			393,309
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			393,309
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			41,100,093	32,508,121	0	3,180,834

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	1,750,070	1,404,177	259,880	86,013
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	17,656,404	14,166,696	2,621,923	867,785
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	1,476,657	1,184,802	219,279	72,576
9	Other employee benefits .......	2,646,400	2,123,351	392,982	130,067
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,327,306	1,064,970	197,101	65,235
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	215,780		215,780
c	Accounting ...........	197,775		197,775
d	Lobbying ...........	74,000		74,000
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	183,828		183,828
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	107,728	102,326	4,635	767
12	Advertising and promotion ....	910,822	909,822		1,000
13	Office expenses .......	1,032,052	196,794	820,493	14,765
14	Information technology ......	6,374,282	5,290,665	963,093	120,524
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,727,288	1,159,714	503,154	64,420
17	Travel ............	842,357	405,726	413,599	23,032
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	143,014	143,014
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	4,259,521	2,936,563	1,172,802	150,156
23	Insurance ...	216,793	149,561	59,601	7,631
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	STAFF DEVELOPMENT	142,759	2,424	140,335
b	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	25,284	25,284
c	SALES TAX EXPENSE	2,103	2,103
d	NYS TAXES PAID	250	250
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	41,312,473	31,268,242	8,440,260	1,603,971
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			2,837,665	1	2,879,565
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,580,731	2	535,652
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,553,126	3	1,073,197
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,593,688	4	1,704,569
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			1,001,740	9	981,711
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	62,585,800
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	26,552,363	29,515,330	10c	36,033,437
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			53,150,819	11	57,248,522
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			8,713,386	15	7,297,063
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			106,946,485	16	107,753,716

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,522,731	17	1,589,001
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	14,132,976	19	13,385,049
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	12,074,225	25	10,410,723
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	27,729,932	26	25,384,773

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	69,751,251	27	72,993,256
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	9,465,302	28	9,375,687
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	79,216,553	32	82,368,943
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	106,946,485	33	107,753,716