KINDLING INC

EIN: 853804930 501(c)(3) Public Safety

Kingston, MA

Total Revenue
$358,394
Total Expenses
$317,233
Total Assets
$220,621
Net Assets
$78,148
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
MA
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's mission is fire safety for all. Kindling advances 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, community-based safety assessments, and public safety advocacy to reduce fire hazards and improve resilience for at-risk populations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $99,304 Revenue: $182,442

Kindling received a grant from the Fire Safety Research Institute to advance fire safety in vulnerable communities through three main areas: scientific fire experiments to understand fire behavior in...

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Kindling received a grant from the Fire Safety Research Institute to advance fire safety in vulnerable communities through three main areas: scientific fire experiments to understand fire behavior in informal settlements, a Cape Town-based community pilot project for tailored fire safety solutions, and development open-access educational resources for global dissemination. This collaboration aims to provide data-driven guidance to support fire safety improvements in high-risk settings worldwide. The grant period runs from August 15, 2023 through December 31, 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $68,893 Revenue: $110,677

Kindling received a grant from the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK). The Diversifying Governance of Fire Risk and Safety project focused on reducing fire risks for marginalized communities in Cape...

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Kindling received a grant from the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK). The Diversifying Governance of Fire Risk and Safety project focused on reducing fire risks for marginalized communities in Cape Town, South Africa, and Dhaka, Bangladesh. By engaging over 75 stakeholders through roundtable discussions, interviews, and community dialogues, the project captured diverse perspectives on fire safety challenges. It highlighted how informal settlements face unique risks due to limited infrastructure and social inequalities and demonstrated how community-led practices, like local fire response teams, fill gaps left by formal systems. The project also examined systemic failures in governance and provided practical recommendations to improve fire safety through collaboration between residents, NGOs, and government actors. Its ultimate goal was to reduce fire risks by creating more inclusive, community-driven approaches to fire safety that can be scaled to other vulnerable areas. This work underscores Kindling's commitment to addressing fire risks in ways that are equitable, practical, and grounded in local realities.

Program 3
Expenses: $56,882 Revenue: $75,230

Kindling conducted a comprehensive fire safety assessment in the State of Uttarakhand, India, focusing on improving fire safety and resilience in healthcare and education buildings. This project...

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Kindling conducted a comprehensive fire safety assessment in the State of Uttarakhand, India, focusing on improving fire safety and resilience in healthcare and education buildings. This project, undertaken in collaboration with the World Bank, aimed to analyze the existing fire safety ecosystem, including regulations, enforcement mechanisms, and operational practices. The work included a detailed review of policies and stakeholder engagement, with over 80 hours of interviews and case studies in Dehradun. Data collected through technical reviews and field assessments revealed critical gaps, such as insufficient regulatory enforcement, lack of functional fire safety systems, and limited capacity of local fire services. Key achievements include identifying systemic vulnerabilities, providing recommendations to strengthen fire safety governance, and emphasizing the need for enhanced training and competency frameworks for fire safety personnel. The findings informed practical strategies for integrating fire safety upgrades into future disaster risk management investments, demonstrating Kindling's ability to address fire safety challenges in complex, resource-constrained environments. These efforts highlight the organization's commitment to reducing fire risks and protecting vulnerable populations through evidence-based, scalable solutions.

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

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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%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$38,322
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
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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