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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Director Board President Above 90th percentile | $84k $90k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KINDLING INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 120%
from 2023
From $38k in 2023 to $84k in 2024.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 120% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 144%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about KINDLING INC
What does the Board President of KINDLING INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of KINDLING INC received $84,129 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at KINDLING INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at KINDLING INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KINDLING INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are KINDLING INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KINDLING INC reported $876k in total revenue and $909k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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