irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KSet up two pop up shops in Brooklyn to assist the participants in acquiring customer service skills
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Kindred Bakery Training Program
Hands-on culinary training in professional kitchens for neurodiverse youth, teaching baking, kitchen skills, and social-emotional learning
Kindred Voices
Storytelling initiative profiling participants and their families to share experiences and build community awareness
Pop-Up Shops
Temporary retail locations in Brooklyn and at the Brooklyn Children's Museum where participants gain customer service and sales experience
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Baking and culinary skills training for youth with disabilitiesProvides hands-on baking and pastry arts training integrated with life skills and job readiness development for youth, including those with developmental and neurodivergent disabilities, using a structured teaching methodology and inclusive kitchen environment. Programs include food safety instruction, food handler’s license preparation, and skill-building in cash handling, kitchen organization, and customer interaction.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Community engagement and storytelling eventsHosts in-person events such as the Hummingbird Soirée and the Kindred Voices exhibit to foster storytelling, creativity, collective care, and community building, while also amplifying the lived experiences of participants and families.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Corporate and group team-building programsOffers corporate team-building experiences and group activities as part of a social enterprise model to support program sustainability and community integration.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Internship and employment pathway programsOffers internships and vocational training opportunities for young adults with disabilities, including placements at pop-up locations and pathways to sustainable employment in the food service industry.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- STEAM-based and social-emotional learning integrationCombines baking and culinary education with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning and social-emotional development to support holistic growth, community engagement, and personal confidence in participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$267K91%
Program service revenue$27K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$78K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$204K
Cash$204K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$204K
Liquid reserves27.4 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Thompson | Executive Director | 25 | $8K |
| Qiana Daniels | Co-Executive Director | 25 | $8K |
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Aaron Lirette Partner — Provided venue and culinary experience through donation for the 2026 Hummingbird Soirée.
- Adam Nemcsek Funder — Supporter of the Kindred Voices profile series
- Adam Nemcsek Partner — Supported the production of the Kindred Voices participant profile series.
- Adam Nemcsek Partner — Supported the production of the Kindred Voices profile series.
- Adam Nemcsek Partner — Supports the Kindred Voices profile series.
- Brooklyn Children’s Museum Partner — Hosted a pop-up storefront for Kindred Bakery BK.
- Brooklyn Children’s Museum Partner — Hosts Kindred Bakery’s summer pop-up baking program.
- Caroline Emma Moore Funder — Supporter of the Kindred Voices profile series
- Caroline Emma Moore Partner — Supported the production of the Kindred Voices participant profile series.
- Caroline Emma Moore Partner — Supported the production of the Kindred Voices profile series.
- Caroline Emma Moore Partner — Supports the Kindred Voices profile series.
- Chef Sim Cass Partner — Honored community leader whose leadership and support have helped advance youth development programs in New York City.
- Dr. Jocelyn Rainey Partner — Honored community leader whose support has contributed to youth development initiatives in New York City.
- Greenwich House Partner — Host site for Kindred Bakery’s baking lessons and programming.
- INCLUDEnyc Partner — Recruitment and outreach partnership through participation in the INCLUDEnyc fair.
- Institute of Culinary Education Network — Multiple instructors hold certificates from this institution, indicating a shared training standard and professional network
- Johnson & Wales University Network — Alma mater of Chelsea Burgess, Head of Culinary Program, indicating professional and educational affiliation
- Radicle Health Partner — Collaborates with Kindred Bakery BK on programming and community support initiatives.
- Radicle Health Partner — Lead Community Partner that provided transformative investment supporting the Kindred Voices exhibit and next phase of programming.
- SJVNy Design Partner — Volunteer graphic artist Stephen Visconti from SJVNy Design created the foundation's logo.
- The Pearl Box Partner — Donated venue and culinary experience for the 2026 Hummingbird Soirée.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Baking as Vocational Training for Marginalized Youthmethodology: baking-as-vocational-trainingBy using artisanal baking as a vocational vehicle, the organization creates skill-building and employment pathways for youth and neurodivergent individuals excluded from traditional systems, because hands-on engagement in a social enterprise context fosters functional independence, confidence, and economic opportunity.
- Community-Integrated Model for Inclusionmethodology: community-integrationBy embedding participants in inclusive, community-based settings through shared culinary experiences, the organization promotes belonging and social participation for individuals with disabilities, because integration into everyday community life—rather than segregated programming—normalizes inclusivity and strengthens social bonds.
- Integrated Social-Emotional and Life Skills Developmentmethodology: integrated-sel-and-steam-educationBy embedding social-emotional learning (SEL), life skills, and communication development within vocational baking programs, the organization fosters holistic growth and community integration for transition-age youth, because combining emotional, practical, and vocational skills in real-world contexts increases functional independence and long-term success.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming, Sensory-Informed Program Designmethodology: neurodiversity-affirming approachBy centering neurodivergent strengths and integrating sensory-informed practices into baking programs, the organization supports communication, self-expression, and autonomy for participants with autism and IDD, because recognizing individual rhythms and sensory needs enhances engagement and dignity in learning environments.
- Storytelling as a Tool for Youth Empowermentmethodology: storytelling-for-youth-empowermentBy uplifting and sharing the stories of young people, the organization builds confidence and creates pathways to opportunity, because narrative self-expression validates identity, fosters agency, and transforms personal experience into a foundation for growth.