Civic Intelligence

Kindling Group Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-4478085

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization Profilewww.thekindlinggroup.org
4021 N BroadwayChicago, IL 60613

(773) 728-8489

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

8th percentile

-46%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$60,358

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,013,431

Down $460,151 (-31%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$415,534

Down $480,659 (-54%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$597,897

Up $20,508 (+3.6%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$979,869

Down $739,885 (-43%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$1,426,028

Down $60,729 (-4.1%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$446,159

Down $679,156 (-291%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2020

Assets$1,013,431
Liabilities$597,897
Net Assets$415,534
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2020

Revenue$979,869
Expenses$1,426,028
Net Income-$446,159
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$979,869
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 Groups productions investigate, document and present social, civic, political, historic and educational issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$550,811$467,079▼ $83,732
Investments Program Related$672,999$386,624▼ $286,375
Accounts Receivable$225,873$144,481▼ $81,392
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,118$12,466▼ $8,652
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,781$2,781→ $0
Total Assets$1,473,582$1,013,431▼ $460,151
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$393,175$380,648▼ $12,527
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$107,950$153,806▲ $45,856
Other Liabilities$76,264$63,443▼ $12,821
Total Liabilities$577,389$597,897▲ $20,508
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$380,539$301,926▼ $78,613
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$515,654$113,608▼ $402,046
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$896,193$415,534▼ $480,659
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,473,582$1,013,431▼ $460,151

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$6,817$33,083$39,900
Equipment$5,649$8,489$14,138
Investment Program Related Org$386,624--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel AlpertExecutive DirectorFT$60,358$60,358

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jenni HoltBoard Chair
Andrew FriedmanChairman Emeritus
Navjeet SandhuBoard Treasurer
Michael HoffmanDirector
Josie DavisSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$796,070
Program Service Revenue
$183,736
Investment Income
$63
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$796,070
Change in Net Assets
$-446,159

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$979,869
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$979,869
Total Revenue per Form 990
$979,869
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,247,663
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$178,365
Total Fundraising Expense$22,776
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion-$296,206-$296,206
Other Expenses$5,719$192,370$125$192,370
Other Salaries and Wages$131,402$17,144$17,144$165,690
Fees for Services Other-$16,050-$16,050
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,741-$15,741
Payroll Taxes$10,091$1,292$1,292$12,675
Interest-$9,363-$9,363
Insurance$3,464$3,464-$6,928
Fees for Services Legal-$1,624-$1,624
Travel$12-$12$24
Total Functional Expenses$845,035$558,217$22,776$1,426,028

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,426,028
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,426,028
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,426,028
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
See 3 Communications LLC40315 owned by Exec DirectoSublease office rentwebsiteprofessional svcNo$14,202
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$37,644
Credit Card Payable$25,799
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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

Committee meeting documentation Part VI 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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“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.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI 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 management as to whether or not they require additional disclosure.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Board of Directors determine the salary for the Executive Director based on the complexity of the position.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The Organization makes its 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
Address
4021 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Alpert
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
7737288489
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Alpert
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Ripple Tax & Financial Services Inc
Address
3025 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Preparer
Darwin Mintu
Phone
7739299795
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Distribution to noncontrolling interest member $34,500.”

General explanation attachment

“Form 990, Part VI, Lines 13 & 14:The Organization will adopt a written whistleblower policy and a written document destruction policy in 2021.”

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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 management as to whether or not they require additional disclosure.
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 its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and Form 990 available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Distribution to noncontrolling interest member $34,500.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Form 990, Part VI, Lines 13 & 14:The Organization will adopt a written whistleblower policy and a written document destruction policy in 2021.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,013,431
Liabilities
$597,897
Net assets
$415,534
Revenue
$979,869
Expenses
$1,426,028
Net income
-$446,159
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