Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Kiss The Ground
LOS ANGELES, CA
Total revenue
$3.6M
Total expenses
$2.9M
Net assets
$3.3M
Grants received
$4.7M
191 grants
EIN
464507696
Tax year
2024
Mission
Promoting regenerative agriculture and soil health as solutions for climate resilience, ecological restoration, and human well-being.
Programs
3 programs
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.
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.
Fiscal sponsorshipktg acts as a fiscal sponsor for various projects that align with its exempt purposes.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
16 listed
EVAN HARRISON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
$284K
40 hrs/wk
RYLAND ENGELHART
CO-FOUNDER/SPECIAL PROJECTS
$40K
40 hrs/wk
BECKY CASSEL
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
RYAN CHAVEZ
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
MOLLIE ENGELHART
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ADRIENNE CALLANDRELLO
BOARD CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
LARRY O'CONNOR
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
LANETTE PHILLIPS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ROBERT RAICH
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
MATT WIGGINS
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
PATRICK BROWN
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
STEPHEN PFAHLER
BOARD SECRETARY
—
1 hrs/wk
DAVID LEWIS
BOARD TREASURER
—
1 hrs/wk
KAREN RODRIGUEZ
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
$147K
40 hrs/wk
FINIAN MAKEPEACE
CO-FOUNDER/SPECIAL PROJECTS
$140K
40 hrs/wk
NATHAN RICE
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
$115K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
ALL OF US FILMS
VIDEO PRODUCTION
RYLAND ENGLEHART
STRATEGIC CONSULTING
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