Unity In Motion, operating under the name Project Kindred, is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Project Kindred employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Kindred is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Project Kindred generated $477.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $514.0k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE DEVLOP NEW GENERATIONS OF DIVERSE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT LEADERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SKILLS, VALUES AND RELATIONSHIPS NECESSARY TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF SEGREGATION IN MILWAUKEE BY BUILDING JUST, EQUITABLE AND LOVING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROJECT KINDRED IS A RELATIONSHIP-BASED, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LONG-TERM IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES WITH ROLE MODELS WHO HELP YOUTH ENGAGE IN DEEP PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL REFLECTION. OUR PROGRAM UNLOCKS THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER THAT OCCURS WHEN YOUTH CONNECT ACROSS DIFFERENCES, NOT ONLY INSPIRING ACTION BUT UNLEASHING AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY-BUILDING SKILLS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAMMING, PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATE A MEASURABLE INCREASE IN BOTH THEIR LEADERSHIP AND THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING CAPACITIES. THE PROJECT KINDRED MODEL INCLUDES: 1.PROGRAMS THAT HELP BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS ACROSS LINES OF RACIAL AND ECONOMIC DIFFERENCE FOR YOUTH GRADES 5-12. 2. OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN THOSE RELATIONSHIPS AND INITIATE NEW RELATIONSHIPS OVER TIME. 3. AN EXPERIENTIAL CURRICULUM THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS TO INTERNALIZE THE LESSONS IN DIVERSITY, RESPECT, LISTENING, EMPATHY, COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. 4. LONG-TERM MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENT-LED PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tom Cramer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Brett Heaton-Juarez President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Emily Raclaw Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bethiel Girma-Holton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Lothman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zair Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $50,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $364,324 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,324 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $51,009 |
Investment income | $12,200 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $477,533 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,445 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $180,199 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,702 |
Other employee benefits | $3,675 |
Payroll taxes | $24,406 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,384 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,414 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,488 |
Advertising and promotion | $834 |
Office expenses | $14,708 |
Information technology | $11,407 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $15,623 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,847 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $514,019 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,301 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,110 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,667 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,650 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,622 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $594,228 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $842,578 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,258 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $27,258 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $794,310 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,010 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $842,578 |