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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$311K
+4.6% YoY
Revenue
$298K
-22.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$478K
-56.6% YoY
About The Kindling Group
Based on IRS filings
The Kindling Group is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $311K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $310,924 | $297,292 | $970,342 |
| Revenue | $298,169 | $386,818 | $1,531,037 |
| Expenses | $478,473 | $1,102,384 | $1,102,449 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $22 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BLOOM | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HOFFMAN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARCELO DUEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSIE DAVIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARCELO DUEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL ALPERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $73,125 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kindling Group?
The Kindling Group is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $311K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Kindling Group?
As of 2024, The Kindling Group holds $311K in total assets with $298K in annual revenue.
Where does The Kindling Group operate?
The Kindling Group has awarded grants in Illinois, New York, Tennessee.
What is The Kindling Group's EIN?
The Kindling Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4478085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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