Nonprofit · EIN 46-4507696
KISS THE GROUND
Also known as LAUREN TUCKER
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90051
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,956,625 | $2,708,294 | -$751,669 | $2,784,815 | $211,737 | $2,573,078 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,619,111 | $2,911,205 | $707,906 | $3,476,470 | $151,723 | $3,324,747 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,484,871 | $2,819,410 | $665,461 | $2,776,260 | $160,410 | $2,615,850 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,865,020
- Program service revenue
- $70,668
- Investment income
- $34,347
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$13,410
- Other revenue
- -$13,410
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $351,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $436,915
- Other salaries and wages
- $963,642
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,547,624
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,285
- Accounting fees
- $66,474
- Occupancy
- $7,423
- Travel
- $92,937
- Program services (functional)
- $2,154,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $280,422
- Fundraising (functional)
- $273,387
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,476,470
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,784,815
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $211,737
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,573,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,105,499
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $467,579
- Gross receipts
- $2,062,284
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN HARRISON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $285,304 | $10,118 |
| KAREN RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $133,919 | $7,574 |
| NATHAN RICE | COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,500 | $120 |
| ADRIENNE CALLANDRELLO | BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH APRIL 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY CASSEL | BOARD SECRETARY (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEWIS | BOARD CHAIR (EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PFAHLER | BOARD SECRETARY (THROUGH JULY 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RAICH | BOARD TREASURER (EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN HARRISON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $283,635 | $9,388 |
| KAREN RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,619 | $7,162 |
| FINIAN MAKEPEACE | CO-FOUNDER/SPECIAL PROJECTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,664 | $11,016 |
| NATHAN RICE | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,019 | $120 |
| RYLAND ENGELHART | CO-FOUNDER/SPECIAL PROJECTS Trustee or director | 40 | $39,736 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE CALLANDRELLO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEWIS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PFAHLER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY CASSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE ENGELHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANETTE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RAICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT WIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN HARRISON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $212,745 | $30,297 |
| FINIAN MAKEPEACE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,662 | $20,036 |
| RYLAND ENGELHART | CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $129,542 | $7,831 |
| KAREN RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,325 | $11,862 |
| DAVID LEWIS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PFAHLER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY PUETZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE CALLANDRELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO DINIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE ENGELHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HANDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHALIE KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANETTE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RAICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIMI RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY SAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT WIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 515381 PMB 63508, LOS ANGELES, CA 90051-6681
- In care of
- % EVAN HARRISON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- EVAN HARRISON, PO BOX 515381 PMB 63508, LOS ANGELES, CA 900516681
- Signed the 990
- EVAN HARRISON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (323) 864-5224
- Website
- WWW.KISSTHEGROUND.COM
- Return prepared by
- QUIGLEY & MIRON
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-4507696 or by the name KISS THE GROUND.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
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 accomplishments
- COMMUNICATIONSTHE STORYTELLING PROGRAM IS AT THE HEART OF KTG. KTG CREATES AND PRODUCES DOCUMENTARIES, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT THAT ARE ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. IN ITS LONG-FORM MINI-DOCUMENTARY SERIES, KTG HIGHLIGHTS INDIVIDUAL FARMERS' JOURNEYS AS THEY IMPLEMENT REGENERATIVE PRACTICES ON THEIR LAND. IN ITS EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, KTG EDUCATES AUDIENCES ON TOPICS SUCH AS SOIL HEALTH, COMPOSTING, AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF LEADING EXPERTS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE MOVEMENT. KTG'S SHORT-FORM CONTENT, PRIMARILY FEATURED ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, IS DESIGNED TO BE APPROACHABLE AND WIDELY ACCESSIBLE. KTG HAS SPREAD AWARENESS THROUGH CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN TWO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARIES, THE FIRST KISS THE GROUND, RELEASED ON NETFLIX IN SEPTEMBER 2020, AND THE FOLLOW-UP FILM COMMON GROUND, RELEASED IN THEATERS IN 2023. BOTH FILMS CONTINUE TO SERVE AS FOUNDATIONAL TOOLS FOR EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2025, COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITY CONSISTED OF: 460+ ORIGINAL PIECES OF CONTENT PRODUCED20M+ PEOPLE REACHED4.7M+ ENGAGEMENTS GENERATED8,200+ CONFIRMED SCREENINGS OF KISS THE GROUND DOCUMENTARY TO DATE60,000+ SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS USING THE EDUCATIONAL CUT2,200+ EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SCREENINGS CONFIRMED TO DATEExpenses $893,243 · revenue $70,669
- 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 A SPEAKER'S BUREAU. KTG BELIEVES THAT EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL TOOLS OF THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT. THROUGH ON-DEMAND COURSES, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND FREE RESOURCES, WE OFFER MULTIPLE WAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN AND GROW WITHIN THIS EXPANDING GLOBAL MOVEMENT. THROUGH THIS WORK, KTG CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A LEADING EDUCATIONAL HUB FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE. IN 2025, KTG EXPANDED ITS EDUCATIONAL REACH AND ACCESSIBILITY THROUGH DIGITAL CONTENT, PURCHASING GUIDES, AND COURSE OFFERINGS, INCLUDING SPANISH-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING. WHILE EDUCATION REMAINS A CORNERSTONE OF KTG'S EFFORTS, ITS FEDERAL POLICY ADVOCACY WORK, INCLUDING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE REGENERATE AMERICA COALITION AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FARM BILL, WAS PAUSED IN 2025. IN RESPONSE TO SHIFTING LEGISLATIVE TIMELINES, WE REDIRECTED OUR EFFORTS TOWARD DIRECT FARMER SUPPORT AND PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF REGENERATIVE PRACTICES. KTG EXPANDED ITS INITIATIVES SUPPORTING FARMERS IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND ADDRESSING KEY CHALLENGES THEY FACE IN THEIR TRANSITION. IN 2025, KTG PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS, STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CONSUMERS AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. IN 2025, EDUCATION ACTIVITY CONSISTED OF: 2.5M+ PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CONTENT35+ EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES DEVELOPED15 NEW REGENERATIVE PURCHASING GUIDES RELEASED53 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED$500,000 AWARDED DIRECTLY TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS215 FARMS SUPPORTED73,000 ACRES TRANSITIONED TOWARD REGENERATIVE PRACTICESExpenses $837,085 · grants $351,750
- PARTNERSHIPSTHE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM REFLECTS KTG'S BELIEF THAT MEANINGFUL TRANSFORMATION IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH STRONG, ALIGNED PARTNERSHIPS. SINCE 2013, KTG HAS BEEN A TRUSTED VOICE IN THIS SPACE, SUPPORTING COMPANIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE REGENERATION THROUGH STORYTELLING AND EDUCATION. EMPLOYEES, COMPANY LEADERSHIP, AND CONSUMERS ARE INCREASINGLY INTERESTED IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AS A SOLUTION FOR HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH. KTG PROVIDES GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION TO HELP PARTNERS ENGAGE IN THE REGENERATIVE MOVEMENT AND MAKE AN IMPACT ACROSS FOOD, FIBER, AND RELATED INDUSTRIES. IN 2025, EDUCATION ACTIVITY CONSISTED OF: 22 MULTI-YEAR BRAND PARTNERS ACROSS DIVERSE SECTORS$100,000+ RAISED THROUGH CONSUMER-FACING CAMPAIGNS IN ADDITION, KTG CONTINUED TO EXPLORE INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP MODELS THROUGH PILOT INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE KISS THE GROUND COFFEE PROJECT, WHICH HIGHLIGHTED REGENERATIVE SUPPLY CHAINS, FARMER LIVELIHOODS, AND CONSUMER EDUCATION.Expenses $406,652
- FISCAL SPONSORSHIPKTG ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES.Expenses $17,505
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4507696
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,784,815
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,062,284
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,956,625 | $2,708,294 | $2,784,815 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,619,111 | $2,911,205 | $3,476,470 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,484,871 | $2,819,410 | $2,776,260 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,241,798 | $3,478,677 | $2,111,946 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-4507696).
Questions about KISS THE GROUND
- What is the EIN of KISS THE GROUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KISS THE GROUND is 46-4507696.
- Is KISS THE GROUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KISS THE GROUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KISS THE GROUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KISS THE GROUND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KISS THE GROUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KISS THE GROUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EVAN HARRISON.
- Who are the officers and directors of KISS THE GROUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $285,304 (EVAN HARRISON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does KISS THE GROUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,956,625, expenses of $2,708,294 and total assets of $2,784,815 at year end.
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