KINDLING INC (EIN 853804930) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Danielle Antonellis

Phone

3398322721

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

KINDLING INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $358K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 141% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $317K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

Kindling mission is fire safety for all. We advance fire safety in vulnerable communities worldwide through research, advocacy, learning, and practice. By bridging fire science and social science, Kindling addresses fire risks in informal settlements, humanitarian camps, and low-resource settings. This year, Kindling focused on interdisciplinary fire risk research and public safety advocacy to reduce fire hazards and improve resilience for at-risk populations.

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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 $358,394

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $358,394

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $38,322

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $278,765

Other Expenses $278,911

TOTAL EXPENSES $317,233

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$358,394	$148,503	+1.4%
Expenses	$317,233	$141,962	+1.2%
Net Income	$41,161	$6,541	+5.3%

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

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

Total Directors

$38,322

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Danielle Antonellis	President & Director	40	Director Highest	$38,322	$0	$38,322
Christine Pongratz	Director & Clerk	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Quiter	Director & Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Kennedy	Director	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Boris Couteaux	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Beal	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Guillermo Rein	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Noah Ryder	Mr	2	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$358,394	$317,233	$220,621	$41,161

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