THE KINDLING GROUP (EIN 364478085) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANIEL ALPERT

Phone

7737288489

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE KINDLING GROUP, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $387K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 185% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $357,500

Program Service Revenue $26,282

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,036

TOTAL REVENUE $386,818

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $307,848

Salaries & Benefits $182,147

Fundraising Expenses $8,459

Program Expenses $902,465

Other Expenses $612,389

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,102,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$386,818	$1,531,037	-0.7%
Expenses	$1,102,384	$1,102,449	0.0%
Net Income	$-715,566	$428,588	-2.7%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$88,200

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL BLOOM	BOARD TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL HOFFMAN	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCELO DUEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSIE DAVIS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCELO DUEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL ALPERT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$88,200	$0	$88,200

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$386,818	$1,102,384	$297,292	$-715,566
2022	$1,531,037	$1,102,449	$970,342	$428,588
2021	$1,220,698	$1,220,882	$1,023,785	$-184
2020	$979,869	$1,426,028	$1,013,431	$-446,159
2019	$1,719,754	$1,486,757	$1,473,582	$232,997
2018	$942,874	$1,343,326	$1,131,504	$-400,452

THE KINDLING GROUP