Candle Fundraisers for Schools, Teams & Organizations
Candle Fundraisers for Schools, Teams & Organizations
Hand-poured candles, wax melts, and home fragrance products your supporters will be excited to buy — not another box of cookie dough. Fundraisers that actually sell.
Why Schools & Teams Choose Us for Their Fundraiser
We've helped hundreds of schools and organizations raise money with products supporters actually want to buy. We know what sells, what doesn't, and how to make it easy for your group.
Custom Themed Candles
Hand-piped designs with your team colors, mascot, and a custom label made only for your fundraiser. One of a kind.
Non-Toxic & Safe
Carcinogen, reproductive toxin, and acute toxin free. Highly fragrant without the harmful chemicals.
Made in the USA
Every product is hand-poured in small batches in Waverly, NY. Woman-owned since 2020.
Full Product Lineup
Classic candles, wax melts, VacuScents, deodorizing powder — something for every household. More products = more sales.
Fast Turnaround
From order submission to ready for delivery in 1.5 to 2 weeks. Shipping time depends on location — we'll give you a timeline when you order.
No Minimums
Sell 10 or sell 500 — we hand-pour every order to size. No bulk requirements, no risk.
How Our Candle Fundraiser Works
Tell Us About You
Download the setup form and fill in your group's info — takes 60 seconds.
Pick Your Products
Pick your tier and custom candle right in the setup form — or ask us for the full catalog to build your own.
Sell & Collect
Your sellers take orders and collect payment up front during your fundraiser window.
We Make & Deliver
Submit your orders, we hand-pour everything. Pickup, delivery, or ship — your call.
Pick the Tier That Fits Your Group
Every tier starts with your headline candle — a fully custom sculpted candle ($26) or a custom label candle ($21), made in your colors with your mascot. Your group keeps 40% of every sale, with no minimums and no upfront cost. Sales tax is already included in every price.
Spark
- Your headline candle
- Classic candles — $19
- Classic wax melts — $7, 13 scents
Feast
- Everything in Spark
- Dessert candles — $26, 12 favorites
- Specialty melts — $13
Mammoth
- Everything in Feast
- Room sprays — $16, carpet powders — $14, VacuScents — $11
- Kickoff call, check-ins & marketing photos — plus our fastest turnaround
Just want the custom candle? You can run a fundraiser with only your custom candle — $26, and your group keeps $9.57 on every one.
Want something different? The full catalog is always available as a build-your-own option — just ask.
Download the Fundraiser Setup Form
Pick your tier, tell us about your group and your custom candle, and attach your logo — then email the finished form to us and we'll take it from there.
Download the Setup Form (PDF)Fillable PDF — fill it out on your computer or print it, then email it to howardcandleco@yahoo.com.
Candle Fundraiser FAQ
How much profit does a candle fundraiser earn?
Your group earns 40% of every sale. For example, a Custom Team Candle sells for $26 — your group keeps $9.57 after tax processing. With 25 sellers averaging 10 sales each, that's over $2,300 for your organization.
How does a candle fundraiser work?
Download the setup form, fill it in, and email it back to us. Pick your products and scents, set your fundraiser dates, and your sellers take orders and collect payment up front. We hand-pour everything and deliver within 1.5 to 2 weeks. No minimums, no risk.
What makes candle fundraisers better than other fundraisers?
Candles are something every household uses and wants. Unlike cookie dough or wrapping paper, our hand-poured candles, wax melts, and home fragrance products are non-toxic, made in the USA, and something people genuinely look forward to buying — which means more sales per seller.
Can we get custom candles with our school or team branding?
Yes — that's our specialty. We create hand-piped candle designs with your team colors, mascot, and a custom label made only for your fundraiser. These one-of-a-kind products are exclusive to your group and are consistently our best sellers.
Is there a minimum order for a candle fundraiser?
No minimums at all. Whether you sell 10 candles or 500, we hand-pour every order to size. There's no risk and no upfront cost to your organization.
What types of organizations can do a candle fundraiser?
We work with schools, PTAs and PTOs, sports teams, booster clubs, churches, sororities and fraternities, nonprofits, and any group looking to raise money. We've been running fundraisers for over 6 years across all types of organizations.
Do you ship candle fundraiser orders nationwide?
Yes. We're based in Waverly, NY and serve organizations across the country. We handle delivery logistics whether you're local to New York and Pennsylvania or across the United States.
What Organizers Say
"She made this so easy to do — everything came bagged by who purchased. Highly recommend!"
"Everyone was so happy with their orders and how you organized them for us to hand out. Thank you again!"
"Congratulations so excited for another big fundraiser with you 114 Howard Candle Co.! You have helped us raise so much money the last 4 years, and helped put so many books into the hands of our kids at Lynch. Anyone looking for a way to raise money for their schools or organizations this is the place to go! Amber and her crew make things so easy and the products are top notch!"
