When was the foundation founded?

The foundation was registered in the Polish National Court Register (KRS) on February 25, 2021.

Where is the headquarters located?

The headquarters is located at: ul. Grochowska 357, 03-822 Warszawa.

What period do the latest financial data cover?

The latest available financial statement covers the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

What was the revenue?

The foundation reported a revenue of $499,761 in 2025, which is an increase of 305.4% compared to 2024.

No, in 2025 the foundation was not profitable, reporting a net loss of $12,932. For comparison, in 2024 the loss was $19,927, meaning the foundation reduced its loss by 35.2%.

What is the main operating cost?

The largest operating cost category falls under other operating costs. This category amounted to $1,778 in 2025, representing 0% of all operating expenses.

Fundacja CandelaFoundation

Organisation of conventions and trade shows

KRS: NIP:

Overview

Status

Active

Registry date

2021-02-25

Activity description

Fundacja Candela is an organization that supports young people developing optics and photonics in Poland. It organizes and participates in significant events such as scientific conferences, workshops, and webinars to promote advancements in these fields. Additionally, it provides funding for programs that enhance international collaboration and student mobility in optics and photonics.

Registered address

ul. Grochowska 357/513, 03-822 Warszawa, Poland

Website

candela.org.pl

Social media

Electronic delivery address

AE:PL-54208-39883-ETRHF-24

Financials

Revenue history (in k)

Data and insights are generated automatically based on financial statements and may contain errors. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an official assessment of the company's credibility or business advice.

Statistics

How the company ranks by revenue within its industry, region and across Poland in 2025.

Results vs industry

Revenue

This companyUSD 499.76kMedianUSD 125.22kAverageUSD 891.38k

Net profit

This companyUSD -12.93kMedianUSD 3.23kAverageUSD 50.87k

Operating costs

This companyUSD 512.09kMedianUSD 117.71kAverageUSD 821.20k

Assets

This companyUSD 23.23kMedianUSD 75.17kAverageUSD 765.54k

Industry

Bank accounts

Registered as a VAT taxpayer on 2021-03-13. Active

mBank
21 1140 2004 0000 3502 8104 4339
mBank
25 1140 2004 0000 3102 8309 8438
mBank
68 1140 2004 0000 3112 1397 4169

Debt

No entries in the National Debtors Register (KRZ). No proceedings in KRZ

Public aid

No public aid cases recorded in the last 10 years.

Tenders

No recorded participation in tenders.

Authorized Representatives

Adam Tomasz Widomski — Vice President of the Management Board

Mihai Christian Suster — Vice President of the Management Board

Piotr Franciszek Węgrzyn — President of the Management Board

Manner of representation

Declarations of will, including in property matters with a value exceeding PLN 1,100, on behalf of the foundation are made by: the President of the Management Board, independently; or two Vice-Presidents of the Management Board, acting jointly. Declarations of will in property matters with a value not exceeding PLN 1,100 may be made by each member of the management board. The management board may appoint attorneys-in-fact, granting them a special power of attorney in respect of declarations of will.

Supervisory board

Adam Piotrowski — Supervisory Board Member

Agnieszka Marta Siemion — Supervisory Board Member

Anna Katarzyna Szkulmowska — Supervisory Board Member

Anna Maria Pawlus — Supervisory Board Member

Michał Gabriel Karpiński — Supervisory Board Member

Beneficial owners

Person	Rights
Mihai Christian Suster (31)	Member of a foundation's management board.
Piotr Franciszek Węgrzyn (31)	Member of a foundation's management board.
Adam Tomasz Widomski (31)	Member of a foundation's management board.

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Change history

Date	Event
2025-06-03	PKD change (Removed: 47.91.Z, 63.11.Z, 70.21.Z, 72.19.Z, 74.90.Z, 85.60.Z; Added: 55.40.Z, 58.11.Z, 72.10.Z, 73.11.Z, 85.59.B, 85.69.Z)
2021-02-25	Entered in the register

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Last updated: 2026-05-13