Public Charity

KISS THE GROUND

Based in LOS ANGELES, CA, KISS THE GROUND operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $2.0M in revenue, $2.7M in expenses, $2.8M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 97 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.4M.

EIN: 464507696 LOS ANGELES, CA Agricultural Programs NTEE: K20 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.0M
Total Expenses$2.7M
Total Assets$2.8M
Grant Records97
Funding Total$3.4M
Filing Years2020–2025

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

Where $100 goes at Kiss the Ground

How Kiss the Ground divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.

$82 Programs the work itself
$8 Management running the organization
$10 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $82 for programs

$34
Communicationsthe storytelling program is at the heart of ktg
41% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 8,200 screenings of kiss; 2,200 screenings
$32
Educationthe education program was created to educate, inspire, and empower individuals, farmers, and businesses to become impactful advocates for the regenerative movement by providing online classes, workshops, and…
39% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 53 scholarships; 73,000 acres
$15
Partnershipsthe partnership program reflects ktg's belief that meaningful transformation is made possible through strong, aligned partnerships
19% of program spending

Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.

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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
$393,017
2024
TO FUND REGENERATING COMMUNITIES FARMER GRANTS FOR 2025
$150,000
2024
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$117,850
2024
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
$110,000
$75,000

Showing up to 5 of 97 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH APRIL 2025) Adrienne Callandrello
BOARD SECRETARY (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2025) Becky Cassel
BOARD CHAIR (EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025) David Lewis
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Evan Harrison
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Karen Rodriguez
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR Nathan Rice

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$2,248,808 62 grants
Environment & Conservation
$378,355 13 grants
Human & Social Services
$367,050 11 grants
Food Assistance & Nutrition
$176,250 3 grants
Civil Rights & Social Justice
$115,000 3 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $2.0M $2.7M $2.8M
2024 $3.6M $2.9M $3.5M
2023 $3.5M $2.8M $2.8M
2022 $3.2M $3.5M $2.1M
2020 $2.1M $1.8M $1.0M

Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $2.1M to $2.0M (-9%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.8M.

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