Civic Intelligence

Kindling Group Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-4478085

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.THEKINDLINGGROUP.ORG
5501 N Clark StChicago, IL 60640

(773) 728-8489

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.25x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.96x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

4th percentile

-185%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$88,200

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-69%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-75%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$297,292

Down $673,050 (-69%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$75,189

Down $718,091 (-112%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$372,481

Up $45,041 (+14%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$386,818

Down $1,144,219 (-75%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$1,102,384

Down $65 (-0.0%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$715,566

Down $1,144,154 (-267%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th 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

2023

Assets$297,292
Liabilities$372,481
Net Assets-$75,189
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th 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

2023

Revenue$386,818
Expenses$1,102,384
Net Income-$715,566
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$386,818
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$784,133$150,041▼ $634,092
Investments Program Related$126,325$102,245▼ $24,080
Loans From Officers Directors$100,000$100,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$32,596-
Accounts Receivable$52,270$5,379▼ $46,891
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,387$3,771▼ $616
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,227$3,260▲ $33
Total Assets$970,342$297,292▼ $673,050
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$160,000$165,700▲ $5,700
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,459$66,800▲ $39,341
Other Liabilities$39,981$39,981→ $0
Total Liabilities$327,440$372,481▲ $45,041
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$585,408$0▼ $585,408
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$57,494$-75,189▼ $132,683
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$642,902$-75,189▼ $718,091
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$970,342$297,292▼ $673,050

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$102,245--
Other Land Buildings$0$33,200-
Equipment$3,260$13,231-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel AlpertExecutive DirectorFT$88,200$88,200

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$357,500
Program Service Revenue
$26,282
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,036
All Other Contributions
$357,500
Change in Net Assets
$-715,566
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$612,389
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$307,848
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$182,147
Total Fundraising Expense$8,459
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$307,848--$307,848
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$88,200--$88,200
Other Salaries and Wages$57,256$1,507$1,507$60,270
Occupancy$18,175$18,175-$36,350
Depreciation Depletion$24,080$1,134-$25,214
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,421-$21,421
Other Employee Benefits$9,182$9,182-$18,364
Payroll Taxes$14,547$383$383$15,313
Interest-$13,518-$13,518
Insurance$3,712$3,712-$7,424
Fees for Services Legal-$2,407-$2,407
Other Expenses$260$131$131$522
Total Functional Expenses$902,465$191,460$8,459$1,102,384
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Leonard SuryajayaChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$70,000
Southeast Environmental Task ForceChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$50,000
In Care of Black Women LLCChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$45,000
Chicago Public Art GroupChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$40,000
New Roots LLCKnoxville, TN-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$23,575
Alt Space ChicagoNew York, NY-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Piecesto Create Energy Conservation Artistic Piecesto Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$21,250
Sommer Filmworks LLCChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$17,500
Little Village Environmental Justice OrgChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$15,600
Filament Theatre Ensemble NfpChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$8,220
Latham ZearfossChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$8,153
Red Clay Dance CompanyChicago, IL-To Create Energy Conservation Artistic Pieces$7,750
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$1,500

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
Line of Credit$39,981
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.”

FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 13 & 14:

“The organization adopted a written whistleblower policy and a written document destruction policy in 2021.”

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
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Alpert
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Wsdd Cpas Ltd
Address
303 W MADISON ST SUITE 2075, CHICAGO, IL 60606-3395
Preparer
WILLIAM J O'HARA
Phone
3123326622
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Distribution to noncontrolling interest member -2525.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$297,292
Liabilities
$372,481
Net assets
-$75,189
Revenue
$386,818
Expenses
$1,102,384
Net income
-$715,566
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