Civic Intelligence

The Kindling Group

EIN 36-4478085 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The kindling group is a nonfiction media studio that crafts outstanding documentaries and impact campaigns to inspire, entertain, and ignite change. The kindling group's productions investigate, document and present social, civic, political, historic and educational issues.

5501 N Clark StChicago, IL 60640

www.thekindlinggroup.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

1.90x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-60%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-56%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$310,924

Up $13,632 (+4.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$566,417

Up $193,936 (+52%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$255,493

Down $180,304 (-240%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$298,169

Down $88,649 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$478,473

Down $623,911 (-57%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$180,304

Up $535,262 (+75%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2017: $1,330,103Liabilities 2017: $168,955Net Assets 2017: $1,161,1482017Assets 2018: $1,131,504Liabilities 2018: $380,808Net Assets 2018: $750,6962018Assets 2019: $1,473,582Liabilities 2019: $577,389Net Assets 2019: $896,1932019Assets 2020: $1,013,431Liabilities 2020: $597,897Net Assets 2020: $415,5342020Assets 2021: $1,023,785Liabilities 2021: $632,295Net Assets 2021: $391,4902021Assets 2022: $970,342Liabilities 2022: $327,440Net Assets 2022: $642,9022022Assets 2023: $297,292Liabilities 2023: $372,481Net Assets 2023: -$75,1892023Assets 2024: $310,924Liabilities 2024: $566,417Net Assets 2024: -$255,4932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$310,924
Liabilities$566,417
Net Assets-$255,493
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $901,564Expenses 2017: $667,070Net Income 2017: $234,4942017Revenue 2018: $942,874Expenses 2018: $1,343,326Net Income 2018: -$400,4522018Revenue 2019: $1,719,754Expenses 2019: $1,486,757Net Income 2019: $232,9972019Revenue 2020: $979,869Expenses 2020: $1,426,028Net Income 2020: -$446,1592020Revenue 2021: $1,220,698Expenses 2021: $1,220,882Net Income 2021: -$1842021Revenue 2022: $1,531,037Expenses 2022: $1,102,449Net Income 2022: $428,5882022Revenue 2023: $386,818Expenses 2023: $1,102,384Net Income 2023: -$715,5662023Revenue 2024: $298,169Expenses 2024: $478,473Net Income 2024: -$180,3042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$298,169
Expenses$478,473
Net Income-$180,304
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$310,924
Liabilities
$566,417
Net assets
-$255,493
Revenue
$298,169
Expenses
$478,473
Net income
-$180,304
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.57$0.26$0.30$0.48$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.37$0.08$0.39$1.10$0.72
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.33$0.64$1.53$1.10$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.63$0.39$1.22$1.22$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.60$0.42$0.98$1.43$0.45
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.58$0.90$1.72$1.49$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.38$0.75$0.94$1.34$0.40
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.17$1.16$0.90$0.67$0.23
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$298,169
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Kindling Group is a nonfiction media studio that crafts outstanding documentaries and impact campaigns to inspire, entertain, and ignite change. The Kindling Groups production investigate, document and present social, civic, political, historic and educational issues.

The kindling group is a nonfiction media studio that crafts outstanding documentaries and impact campaigns to inspire, entertain, and ignite change. The kindling group's productions investigate, document and present social, civic, political, historic and educational issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Program Related$102,245$102,245→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$100,000$100,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$150,041$59,742▼ $90,299
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$32,596--
Accounts Receivable$5,379$25,495▲ $20,116
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,771--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,260$2,087▼ $1,173
Total Assets$297,292$310,924▲ $13,632
Other Assets Total$0$121,355▲ $121,355
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$39,981$216,865▲ $176,884
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$165,700$190,484▲ $24,784
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$66,800$59,068▼ $7,732
Total Liabilities$372,481$566,417▲ $193,936
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-75,189$-255,493▼ $180,304
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-75,189$-255,493▼ $180,304
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$297,292$310,924▲ $13,632

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$33,200$33,200
Equipment$2,087$14,404$16,491
Investment Program Related Org$102,245--
Other Assets Org$121,355--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel AlpertExecutive DirectorFT$73,125$73,125

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael HoffmanBoard Chair
Michael BloomBoard Treasurer
Marcelo DuekDirector
Josie DavisSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$276,744
Program Service Revenue
$21,425
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$276,744
Change in Net Assets
$-180,304
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$318,809
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$159,264
Total Fundraising Expense$34,591
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$400
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$47,531$12,797$12,797$73,125
Other Salaries and Wages$36,097$9,718$9,718$55,533
Fees for Services Other$46,995--$46,995
Occupancy$24,960$6,720$6,720$38,400
Other Employee Benefits$14,250$3,836$3,836$21,922
Interest-$10,464-$10,464
Payroll Taxes$5,644$1,520$1,520$8,684
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,463-$8,463
Insurance-$8,005-$8,005
Advertising-$5,889-$5,889
Fees for Services Legal-$1,753-$1,753
Depreciation Depletion$1,173--$1,173
Other Expenses$197,243$424-$424
Grants to Domestic Orgs$400--$400
Total Functional Expenses$374,293$69,589$34,591$478,473
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-40.315% OWNED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSublease Office RentNo$38,400

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$100,000$100,000→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$126,155
Line of Credit$90,710
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization did not have any committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body during the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The finance committee of the board of directors is provided with a copy of the form 990 for a detailed review. Form 990 is then provided to the full board of directors for their review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization is not aware of any relationships that could potentially cause a conflict of interest scenario to occur and any new relationships are reviewed by amanagement as to whether or not they require additional diclosure.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors determine the salary for the executive director based on the complexity of the position.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and form 990 available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Kindling Group
EIN
36-4478085
Phone
7737288489
Address
5501 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Alpert
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7737288489
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Alpert
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wsdd Cpas Ltd
Address
303 W MADISON ST SUITE 2075, CHICAGO, IL 60606-3395
Preparer
WILLIAM J O'HARA
Phone
3123326622
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR A DETAILED REVIEW. FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SCENARIO TO OCCUR AND ANY NEW RELATIONSHIPS ARE REVIEWED BY AMANAGEMENT AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THEY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DICLOSURE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINE THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON THE COMPLEXITY OF THE POSITION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3THE KINDLING GROUP
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4THE KINDLING GROUP
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5THE KINDLING GROUP
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt6THE KINDLING GROUP
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0PULLING THE TREAD
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1VETS COMING HOME
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2LAST STRIKE LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3ACF ROOTED LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4FUTURE OF NORMAL LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5SMART POWER
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt6DOMINION FILM LLC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt7TIMLY LLC
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING
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