Kiss The Ground
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4507696
Organization Overview
Kiss The Ground is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kiss The Ground employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kiss The Ground 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 12/2021, Kiss The Ground generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE, RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE ABOUT KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, INCLUDING SOIL HEALTH, GLOBAL WARMING, AND NUTRITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARMLANDTHE FARMLAND PROGRAM SUPPORTS FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THEIR TRANSITION TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SOIL HEALTH TRAINING, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND A GROWING COMMUNITY OF REGENERATIVE PRODUCERS AND LAND STEWARDS AT VARIOUS STAGES OF REGENERATION. $35,000 GIVEN DIRECTLY TO FARMERS IN GRANTS; TRAINED 158 FARMERS; TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: BIPOC: 78 (30%), LOW INCOME 97 (38%), FEMALE/NON-BINARY: 160 (62%), BEGINNING FARMER & RANCHER (BFR): 108 (42%).
STEWARDSHIPOUR EDUCATION PLATFORM, COMMUNITY, AND RESOURCE LIBRARY EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS EMERGING LEADERS TO BECOME IMPACTFUL ADVOCATES FOR THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT. OUR COURSES ARE GEARED TOWARDS A DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS, BUT ARE UNITED BY OUR STRONGEST BELIEF: ANYONE, ANYWHERE, CAN BE A POWERFUL ADVOCATE. IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED TWO REGENERATIVE GARDENING COURSES TAUGHT BY TASHANDA GILES-JONES. OFFERING BOTH AN INTRODUCTORY AND ADVANCED OPTION PROVIDED A CLEAR PATHWAY FOR OUR GARDENING STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION.
MEDIAWE USE STORYTELLING TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND CONNECT MILLIONS TO THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT THROUGH SHORT- FILMS, MINI-DOCS, A PODCAST, BRANDED COLLABORATIONS, AND OTHER CONTENT. THIS YEAR WE PRODUCED FIVE EPISODES OF GROW WHAT YOU KNOW; A FARMER FEATURE FILM, CHAMBERLAIN RANCH, A SHORT FILM: A NEW (RE)GENERATION, 38 EPISODES OF WE CAN DO THIS PODCAST, AND FOUR FARMER STORIES IN COLLABORATION WITH NRDC.
POLICYAS PEOPLE AWAKEN TO THE POSSIBILITIES OF REGENERATION, THERE IS NEW EXCITEMENT IN THE SOIL HEALTH AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT. IN 2021, KTG FORMED THE REGENERATE AMERICA INITIATIVE, AN UNPRECEDENTED GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE SUPPORT FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IN THE 2023 FARM BILL AND BEYOND. WHILE KTG WILL STEWARD THIS INITIATIVE, IN 2021 WE CONDUCTED THREE POLICY FARM TOURS 2021. AND STARTED THE PROCESS OF CONVENING A COALITION OF LEADING FOOD, FARMING, AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE KEY POLICY PRIORITIES AND MOUNTING A MASSIVE CAMPAIGN FOR A FARM BILL THAT MAKES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE THE MAIN AGRICULTURE SYSTEM IN THE US.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryland Engelhart President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $122,037 |
Richard Wegman Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $116,615 |
Finian Makepeace Advocacy Director | 40 | $114,904 | |
Kaitlyn Oliva Vice President Of Content & Education | 40 | $101,891 | |
Jessica Handy Director | Trustee | 1 | $3,308 |
Pedro Diaz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $3,480 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $327,980 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,089,907 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $108,161 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,421,367 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $271,635 |
| Investment income | $12,178 |
| 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 | $6,773 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,747,545 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,646 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $9,576 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,836 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $846,303 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,858 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,603 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,551 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,795 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $16,645 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $803,785 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $250,037 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $678 |
| Travel | $8,125 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,530 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,410 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,357,125 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $751,913 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $296,116 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,245,074 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,900 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,960 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $340 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,119 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,889 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,357,311 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $169,847 |
| 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 | $169,847 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $783,779 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,403,685 |
| 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 | $2,357,311 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Kiss The Ground has awarded $232,033 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A DOCU-SERIES THAT WILL REACH CONSUMERS AND FARMERS TOD EMONSTRATE THE CRITICAL ROLE OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN THE RECOVERY OF HUMAN AND ECOLOGIC HEALTH. | $173,644 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FUNDS ARE USED TO PROMOTE KISS THE GROUNDS FILM. | $58,389 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Kiss The Ground has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James And Amy Bennett Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Richard And Barbara Borzilleri Family Foundation Ua Dtd 5-3-1991 Cumberland Foreside, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ccof Certification Services Llc Santa Cruz, CA | $9,868,964 | $17,739,253 |
California Farm Bureau Federation Sacramento, CA | $82,452,698 | $14,735,456 |
Pear Bureau Northwest Milwaukie, OR | $2,202,999 | $9,582,470 |
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Oakland, CA | $5,882,681 | $9,630,681 |
Farmers Conservation Alliance Hood River, OR | $3,544,797 | $8,335,346 |
Marin Agricultural Land Trust Point Reyes Station, CA | $30,963,655 | $5,132,038 |
Napa Valley Vintners Inc St Helena, CA | $13,602,077 | $6,762,093 |
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Assoc Concord, CA | $1,899,470 | $5,082,429 |
International Agri-Center Tulare, CA | $20,144,996 | $2,449,817 |
East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition Modesto, CA | $1,529,247 | $4,154,312 |
Tacoma Joint Port Labor Relations Committee San Francisco, CA | $4,523 | $3,449,318 |
California Rangeland Trust Sacramento, CA | $51,818,901 | $14,211,005 |