KISS THE GROUND

EIN: 464507696 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$3,619,111
Total Expenses
$2,911,205
Total Assets
$3,476,470
Net Assets
$3,324,747
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
EVAN HARRISON
Phone
3238645224
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

KISS THE GROUND, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $708K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO AWAKEN THE PEOPLE TO THE POSSIBILITIES OF REGENERATION. WE DO THIS BY GENERATING AWARENESS AND OFFERING EDUCATION AROUND SOIL HEALTH AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. ADDITIONALLY, KISS THE GROUND MAY ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REASONABLY RELATED TO OR IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS STATED CHARITABLE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $679,526

EDUCATIONTHE EDUCATION PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FARMERS, AND BUSINESSES TO BECOME POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL ADVOCATES FOR THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT BY PROVIDING...

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EDUCATIONTHE EDUCATION PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FARMERS, AND BUSINESSES TO BECOME POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL ADVOCATES FOR THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT BY PROVIDING ONLINE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND A SPEAKER'S BUREAU. KTG BELIEVES THAT EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL TOOLS OF THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT. THROUGH KTG'S ON-DEMAND COURSES, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND FREE RESOURCES, KTG OFFERS SEVERAL WAY FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN AND GROW IN THIS EXPANDING GLOBAL MOVEMENT. THROUGH THIS WORK, KTG HAS BECOME A PREMIER ONLINE EDUCATIONAL HUB FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE. WHILE EDUCATION REMAINS A CORNERSTONE OF KTG'S EFFORTS AND ADVOCACY WORK WITH THE REGENERATE AMERICAN COALITION PROGRESSED AT A SLOWER PACE, AS THE FARM BILL WAS NOT VOTED ON. MOVING FORWARD, KTG WILL STAY INFORMED ON BILLS THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY SOIL, BUT WILL SHIFT ITS FOCUS TOWARD STATE LEGISLATION AND EMPOWERING THE PUBLIC TO ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHY SOIL POLICIES. KTG ALSO BROUGHT TOGETHER ITS INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT FARMER EDUCATION IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND MEET SOME OF THE HURDLES FARMERS TACKLE IN THEIR WORK. KTG PUT TOGETHER FARMERS GRANTS TO AWARD IN 2025-$200K FOR FARMER EDUCATION AND $300K TOWARDS REGENERATIVE PROJECTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,195,444 Revenue: $34,210

COMMUNICATIONSTHE STORYTELLING PROGRAM IS AT THE HEART OF KTG. KTG CREATES AND PRODUCES DOCUMENTARIES, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SHORTS THAT ARE ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. IN ITS...

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COMMUNICATIONSTHE STORYTELLING PROGRAM IS AT THE HEART OF KTG. KTG CREATES AND PRODUCES DOCUMENTARIES, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA SHORTS THAT ARE ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. IN ITS LONG-FORM MINI-DOCUMENTARY SERIES, KTG DIVES INTO INDIVIDUAL FARMERS' JOURNEYS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS THEY IMPLEMENT REGENERATIVE PRACTICES ONTO THEIR LAND. IN KTG'S EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, IT EDUCATES PEOPLE ON TOPICS SUCH AS COMPOSTING, SOIL HEALTH, AND BACKYARD GARDENING, WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF LEADING EXPERTS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE MOVEMENT. KTG'S SHORT SERIES, PRIMARILY FEATURED ON ITS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, ARE FRIENDLY AND APPROACHABLE.

Program 3
Expenses: $351,349

PARTNERSHIPSTHE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS KTG TO USE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE TO FURTHER THE WORK OF ITS BRAND PARTNERS AND BUSINESSES WANTING TO ENTER OR GROW WITHIN THE REGENERATIVE SPACE. KTG...

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PARTNERSHIPSTHE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS KTG TO USE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE TO FURTHER THE WORK OF ITS BRAND PARTNERS AND BUSINESSES WANTING TO ENTER OR GROW WITHIN THE REGENERATIVE SPACE. KTG BELIEVES THAT REAL TRANSFORMATION IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH STRONG, ALIGNED PARTNERSHIPS. KTG HAS BEEN A TRUSTED VOICE IN THIS SPACE SINCE 2013, AND HAS AIDED EARNEST COMPANIES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SUPPORT REGENERATION WITH STORYTELLING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ON REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. EMPLOYEES, COMPANY BOARDS, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, AND CONSUMERS ARE INCREASINGLY INTERESTED IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AS A VIABLE SOLUTION FOR THE WELLNESS, WATER, AND CLIMATE CRISIS. KTG PROVIDES GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION FOR THESE GROUPS TO ENTER THE SPACE AND MAKE AN IMPACT WITHIN BOTH THEIR BUSINESSES AND THE WIDER FOOD AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,570,933
Program Service Revenue $34,210
Investment Income $30,168
Other Revenue $-16,200
TOTAL REVENUE $3,619,111

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $40,559
Salaries & Benefits $1,706,424
Fundraising Expenses $332,210
Program Expenses $2,300,694
Other Expenses $1,164,222
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,911,205

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,619,111 $3,484,871 +0.0%
Expenses $2,911,205 $2,819,410 +0.0%
Net Income $707,906 $665,461 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
11
Employees
24
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$293,023
Total Directors
13
$332,759
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADRIENNE CALLANDRELLO BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN HARRISON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer Director
$283,635 $9,388 $293,023
DAVID LEWIS BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN PFAHLER BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY CASSEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN CHAVEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLIE ENGELHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYLAND ENGELHART CO-FOUNDER/SPECIAL PROJECTS 40.00
Director
$39,736 $0 $39,736
LARRY O'CONNOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANETTE PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RAICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT WIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FINIAN MAKEPEACE CO-FOUNDER/SPECIAL PROJECTS 40.00
Highest
$139,664 $11,016 $150,680
NATHAN RICE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$115,019 $120 $115,139
KAREN RODRIGUEZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$146,619 $7,162 $153,781
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $3,619,111 $2,911,205 $3,476,470 $707,906
2023 $3,484,871 $2,819,410 $2,776,260 $665,461
2022 $3,241,798 $3,478,677 $2,111,946 $-236,879
2021 $3,747,545 $2,357,125 $2,357,311 $1,390,420
2020 $2,144,294 $1,777,745 $1,003,166 $366,549
2019 $2,707,446 $2,523,033 $517,327 $184,413
2018 $605,112 $741,392 $200,691 $-136,280
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