2026-06-09T13:48:37-07:00 2025-12-31 473261107 Ryan M Armento CPA PLLC 1001 Bannock St Suite 428 Denver CO 80204 990 2025-01-01 874809252 Kindling Arts Inc KIND 6173562664 207 Dupont Ave Madison TN 37115 DANIEL JONES Executive Director 2026-06-09 true Ryan M Armento P01866182 9708190885 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 207 Dupont Ave Madison TN 37115 286760 false X https://www.kindlingarts.com/ X 2022 TN Kindling Arts develops innovative new works by Nashvilles experimental artists, empowering diverse creators with the resources required to explore challenging ideas in a multidisciplinary context. 13 13 0 32 0 80894 208388 55853 78372 0 0 136747 286760 0 0 17714 0 0 135440 133710 135440 151424 1307 135336 14997 150333 0 14997 150333 X Kindling Arts supports innovative artists working in contemporary forms that challenge the limitations of conventional art and performance, providing audiences with exceptional experiences made possible through singular and often unclassifiable collaborations. Focusing on artists rooted in Middle Tennessee and the Southeast region, Kindling Arts will create a network for professional growth and artistic exchange in the contemporary South. This service to artists fills a gap in the cultural landscape, providing local creators with a home to experiment with the creation of new work and explore interdisciplinary collaborations in a safe, encouraging environment. By fostering an inclusive, artist-centered process, facilitating developmental opportunities, and providing producing support through an annual Festival and unique year-round programming, Kindling Arts will continue to raise Nashville's reputation as an extraordinary artistic force in the national cultural landscape. false false 111214 49265 The organization produced and presented Kindling Arts Festival 2025: Fortunes & Fates, a four-day festival of original contemporary performance featuring 19 all-local projects across 8 Nashville venues. The festival supported independent artists through the development, presentation, and public promotion of new multidisciplinary works, including theater, dance, aerial performance, music, comedy, interactive events, and experimental performance. This program furthered the organizations exempt purpose by creating paid presentation opportunities for local artists, increasing public access to contemporary performing arts, and strengthening Nashvilles independent arts community. 10400 7903 The organization produced an annual immersive performance event, The Disco Ball, to support local independent artists and expand public engagement with contemporary and experimental performance. The event featured multidisciplinary performances, DJ sets, dance, drag, theater, and interactive artistic activations by Nashville-area artists. The program provided artists with performance opportunities, community exposure, and financial support through proceeds directed toward new works presented at the Kindling Arts Festival. This program furthered the organizations exempt purpose by supporting the creation, presentation, and accessibility of innovative local performing arts. 8566 19350 The organization produced and presented a seasonal community performance program, Kindlings Very Special Holiday Special, featuring live theatrical performances by local artists in conjunction with a public holiday film screening. The program incorporated original performance elements, comedy, music, and theatrical interpretation to create an accessible multidisciplinary arts experience for the community. This program furthered the organizations exempt purpose by providing performance opportunities for independent artists, supporting local creative work, and engaging the public through inclusive community-based arts programming. 5000 Thrive Projects Development supported fiscally sponsored artist projects, with grant-funded activity continuing into 2026. 399 1854 The organization produced and presented an original theatrical work, East Nashville Facebook Page: The Musical, as part of its commitment to supporting contemporary performance and local independent artists. The production featured original writing, music, choreography, live performance, and production support from Nashville-area artists. Through public performances, the program created paid artistic opportunities, increased visibility for locally developed work, and engaged audiences with accessible, community-based theater. This program furthered the organizations exempt purpose by supporting the creation, presentation, and public accessibility of new performing arts. 5399 1854 135579 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 42 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false false TN X X DANIEL JONES 6173562664 207 Dupont Ave Madison TN 37115 DANIEL JONES Executive Dir. 20.00 0.00 X 9250 0 0 Jessika Malone Director 10.00 0.00 X 6500 0 0 JENNIFER WHITCOMB-OLIVA Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 750 0 0 Jaclyn Tidwell President 1.00 0.00 X 714 0 0 SARAH SATURDAY Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 500 0 0 COLETTE DIVINE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 THEA JONES Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES KYSON Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LIZ JOSEY Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LEAH LOWE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 COURTNEY STONE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SAMUEL WIBLE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HAYLEY MAURER Vice President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRITTANEY BAKER Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMMANUEL LEGRAIR Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 17714 0 false false false 0 142300 66088 208388 2025 Festival 711190 49265 49265 Disco Ball 711190 7903 7903 East Nashville FB Musical 711190 1854 1854 Holiday Special 711190 19350 19350 78372 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 286760 78372 X 0 0 0 0 17714 17714 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 1036 1036 0 0 0 6 6 13800 13344 456 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 0 0 2192 2192 ARTIST FEES 29731 29731 VENUE RENTAL 20230 20230 PRODUCTION LABOR 14250 14250 ADMIN CONTRACT LABOR 13525 4500 9025 38420 35810 2610 151424 135579 15845 0 14997 150333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14997 150333 0 0 X 14997 150333 14997 150333 14997 150333 135336 X false false false X 32569 54581 80894 208388 376432 0 0 32569 54581 80894 208388 376432 0 376432 0 0 0 376432 X 0.00000 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A COPY OF THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE BEING FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD EACH YEAR. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE POLICY AND ATTEST TO ANY CONFLICTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The organization makes its Form 990 available upon request. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not otherwise made publicly available. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING: Column (A) - Total = $12100; Column (B) - Program Services = $12100; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BAR SERVICES: Column (A) - Total = $1040; Column (B) - Program Services = $1040; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $4422; Column (B) - Program Services = $4422; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Food & Beverage: Column (A) - Total = $2934; Column (B) - Program Services = $2934; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e HOSPITALITY GIFTS: Column (A) - Total = $675; Column (B) - Program Services = $675; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Memberships & subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $400; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $400; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MERCHANDISE: Column (A) - Total = $1846; Column (B) - Program Services = $1846; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Merchant Fees: Column (A) - Total = $8386; Column (B) - Program Services = $8328; Column (C) - Management & General = $58; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MISC PRODUCTION: Column (A) - Total = $2875; Column (B) - Program Services = $1577; Column (C) - Management & General = $1298; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $2372; Column (B) - Program Services = $2372; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e REHEARSAL SPACE: Column (A) - Total = $150; Column (B) - Program Services = $150; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Software and Apps: Column (A) - Total = $770; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $770; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Supplies and Materials: Column (A) - Total = $450; Column (B) - Program Services = $366; Column (C) - Management & General = $84; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0