Program areas at On The Ground
Ethiopian School Project: Raise funds necessary to build two primary schools, a community library, and one high school in Ethiopia.
Palestine Project: To provide scholarship funds for women and replant Olive Trees that have died so farmers can earn a living.
Chiapas Water Project: To raise funds necessary to bring clean water to the Chiapas Farmers.
On the Ground: Public awareness and future projects of the organization.
Nica Program: To raise funds to support the development of other sustainable businesses for the women coffee farmers whose farms have been destroyed by the Roya rust disease.
Congo Project: To support the coffee farmers in the war torn Eastern Congo as well as support the Virungo Forest Rangers and their families as they struggle to defend the park and it's gorilla inhabitants.
Music Ambassador Program designed to overcome the barriers of language in creating, developing, and sustaining community resilience in growing regions around the world.
Who funds On The Ground
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| The Richard L and Freda K Flerlage Foundation | 2022-12 | This Funding Will Be Used Specifically for Fees Related To Women Awaiting Our Gender Equity Training Programs in Conflict Zones of Eastern Congo. the Program Addresses the Needs of Marginalized Women By Offering A Comprehensive Training Program in Sexual Violence Security, Literacy, Life Goal Setting and Planning As Well As Skill Training Targeted Towards Income Opportunities. | $5,000 |
| Begonia Charitable Foundation | 2023-12 | Family Services | $4,000 |
Personnel at On The Ground
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Matthew Desmond | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-11-14 |
| Jen Cichowski | Past Treasurer | | 2016-11-07 |
| Norm Plumstead | Board President | $0 | 2015-12-31 |
| Christopher Treter | Board Vice President | $0 | 2015-12-31 |
| Matt Desmond | Past Board Treasurer | $0 | 2015-12-31 |
Financials for On The Ground
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $159,288 | $78,356 | 103.3% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $159,288 | $78,356 | 103.3% |
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|---|
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| Friends of Kenya Schools and Wildlife | 501(c)(3) | Junction City, OR | $67,106 |
| Armenian Technology Group | 501(c)(3) | Fresno, CA | $77,292 |
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| Acate Amazon Conservation | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $103,998 |
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Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
EnvironmentForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 694
- Traverse City, MI 49685
- County
- Grand Traverse County, MI
- Website URL
- onthegroundglobal.org
- Phone
- (231) 313-3866
IRS details
- EIN
- 06-1794589
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-EZ
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q30: International Development, Relief Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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