Mission
The organization mission is to provide a home for artistic creative expression and civic engagement that animates and engages the human spirit in ways that prioritize the Black experience in the Austin community in Chicago.
Public Charity
Kindred Civic Arts Forum
Kindred Civic Arts Forum is a Public Charity headquartered in Chicago, IL. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $429K revenue, $601K expenses, $131K total assets. 8 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $270K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 862865236
Chicago, IL
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$429K
Total Expenses$601K
Total Assets$131K
Grant Records8
Funding Total$270K
Filing Years2022–2025
Sample Grants Received
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
$20,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$69,875
ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
$45,000
$20,000
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 8 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Brandon Allen
Director
Christine Taylor Donda
Director
Corey Williams
Director
Darnell Shields
Director
Elizabeth Jamison-Dunn
Executive Director
Reesheda Berry
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429K | $601K | $131K |
| 2024 | $596K | $626K | $339K |
| 2023 | $290K | $386K | $313K |
| 2022 | $408K | $32 | $408K |
Between 2022 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $408K to $429K (+5%), with total assets most recently reported at $131K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.