Civic Intelligence

Kindness Org Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-1617915

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 09, 2018

Organization Profilewww.kindness.org
81 Prospect StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201

(646) 233-2692

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

64th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$129,800

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE P20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

79th percentile

50%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

105%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE P20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$351,369

Up $117,637 (+50%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$305,763

Up $322,124 (+1969%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$45,606

Down $204,487 (-82%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,969,110

Up $1,007,002 (+105%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,646,986

Up $668,517 (+68%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$322,124

Up $338,485 (+2069%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2016: $233,732Liabilities 2016: $250,093Net Assets 2016: -$16,3612016Assets 2017: $351,369Liabilities 2017: $45,606Net Assets 2017: $305,7632017Assets 2018: $721,377Liabilities 2018: $35,390Net Assets 2018: $685,9872018Assets 2019: $509,410Liabilities 2019: $25,465Net Assets 2019: $483,9452019Assets 2020: $239,612Liabilities 2020: $19,526Net Assets 2020: $220,0862020Assets 2021: $1,041,599Liabilities 2021: $17,437Net Assets 2021: $1,024,1622021Assets 2022: $954,739Liabilities 2022: $45,752Net Assets 2022: $908,9872022Assets 2023: $673,355Liabilities 2023: $14,028Net Assets 2023: $659,3272023Assets 2024: $535,366Liabilities 2024: $40,847Net Assets 2024: $494,5192024Assets 2025: $470,287Liabilities 2025: $34,419Net Assets 2025: $435,8682025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$351,369
Liabilities$45,606
Net Assets$305,763
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $962,108Expenses 2016: $978,469Net Income 2016: -$16,3612016Revenue 2017: $1,969,110Expenses 2017: $1,646,986Net Income 2017: $322,1242017Revenue 2018: $1,203,680Expenses 2018: $823,456Net Income 2018: $380,2242018Revenue 2019: $587,366Expenses 2019: $789,408Net Income 2019: -$202,0422019Revenue 2020: $107,633Expenses 2020: $371,492Net Income 2020: -$263,8592020Revenue 2021: $1,368,091Expenses 2021: $564,015Net Income 2021: $804,0762021Revenue 2022: $750,189Expenses 2022: $865,364Net Income 2022: -$115,1752022Revenue 2023: $814,936Expenses 2023: $1,051,166Net Income 2023: -$236,2302023Revenue 2024: $352,926Expenses 2024: $517,733Net Income 2024: -$164,8072024Revenue 2025: $989,890Expenses 2025: $1,048,541Net Income 2025: -$58,6512025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,969,110
Expenses$1,646,986
Net Income$322,124
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,969,110
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. We fulfill this mission by conducting rigorous scientific research through kindlab, our research hub dedicated to advancing the science of kindness. The insights we generate inform the development of evidence-based programs and products designed to help people understand, measure and grow their kindness.

We set out to be the trusted source for all things kindness. Through scientific research, education, and storytelling, were making it simple to cultivate and choose kindness, no matter who you are or where youre from.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,835$346,360▲ $319,525
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,916-
Accounts Receivable$205,322$1,518▼ $203,804
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$233,732$351,369▲ $117,637
Other Assets Total$1,575$1,575→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$250,093$45,606▼ $204,487
Total Liabilities$250,093$45,606▼ $204,487
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-16,361$305,763▲ $322,124
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-16,361$305,763▲ $322,124
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$233,732$351,369▲ $117,637
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
jaclyn lindseyCEOFT$129,800$129,800
melissa burmesterchief strategistFT$115,399$115,399

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
mark krassnerDirector
neil hutchinsonDirector
sergio navarroDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,969,110
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,969,110
Change in Net Assets
$322,124

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,969,110
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$8,779
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,977,889
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,969,110
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$646,645
Other Expenses$624,704
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$375,637
Total Fundraising Expense$15,328
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$646,645--$646,645
Other Salaries and Wages$149,328$55,939$7,049$212,316
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$91,292$34,198$4,309$129,799
Fees for Services Accounting$13,148$84,093-$97,241
Occupancy$47,459$1,303$2,373$51,135
Payroll Taxes$23,549$8,938$1,035$33,522
Other Expenses$31,131--$31,131
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl$12,721$4,197$468$17,386
Information Technology$11,700$4,973$94$16,767
All Other Expenses$15,218$169-$15,387
Office Expenses$2,793$12,327-$15,120
Fees for Services Legal$7,397$7,397-$14,794
Insurance-$458-$458
Fees for Services Other$296--$296
Total Functional Expenses$1,417,666$213,992$15,328$1,646,986

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,655,765
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,646,986
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,646,986
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$8,779
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$646,645

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeResearch-00$646,645
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is provided to Management and the Board of Directors for approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Directors and Officers are required to sign an acknowledgement form annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Board of Directors reviews and approves the annual salary of the CEO and other key staff during the budgeting process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The Board of Directors reviews and approves the annual salary of the CEO and other key staff during the budgeting process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kindnessorg
EIN
81-1617915
Phone
6462332692
Address
81 Prospect Street, BROOKLYN, NY 11201

Signing Officer

Name
jaclyn lindsey
Title
CEO
Signed
2018-07-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
jaclyn lindsey
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
5
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Lederer Levine & Associates LLC
Address
1099 Wall St West Suite 280, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Preparer
Kenneth J Lederer
Phone
2019333780
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Kindness.org's accounting policy is to provide liabilities for uncertain tax positions when a liability is probable and estimable. Management is not aware of any violation of its tax status as an organization exempt from income taxes, nor of any exposure to unrelated business income tax.”

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Filings

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$351,369
Liabilities
$45,606
Net assets
$305,763
Revenue
$1,969,110
Expenses
$1,646,986
Net income
$322,124
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.03$0.44$0.99$1.05$0.06
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.04$0.49$0.35$0.52$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.01$0.66$0.81$1.05$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.05$0.91$0.75$0.87$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.02$1.02$1.37$0.56$0.80
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.02$0.22$0.11$0.37$0.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.03$0.48$0.59$0.79$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.04$0.69$1.20$0.82$0.38
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.05$0.31$1.97$1.65$0.32
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.25$0.02$0.96$0.98$0.02