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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $88k $98k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE KINDLING GROUP equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE KINDLING GROUP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE KINDLING GROUP earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE KINDLING GROUP received $88,200 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE KINDLING GROUP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE KINDLING GROUP falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE KINDLING GROUP equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE KINDLING GROUP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE KINDLING GROUP reported $387k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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