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Ear to the Ground Inc

EIN 87-1153346 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

FUNDING FOR THE ARTS

3510 N Knoll DrLos Angeles, CA 90068
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

$681,361

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$474,251

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$207,110

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$0Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2024: $681,361Expenses 2024: $474,251Net Income 2024: $207,1102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$681,361
Expenses$474,251
Net Income$207,110
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$681,361
Expenses
$474,251
Net income
$207,110
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$6.81$4.74$2.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$681,361
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

FUNDING FOR THE ARTS

CREATIVE ARTS FUNDING

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Total Assets$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shannon KringPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$681,361
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$207,110
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$352,192
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$122,059
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$352,192-$352,192
Grants to Domestic Orgs$122,059--$122,059
Total Functional Expenses$122,059$352,192$0$474,251
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 11B

“A review of the return was conducted between the preparer and”

Part VI Line 11B

“The sole officer of the organization.”

Part VI Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ear to the Ground Inc
EIN
87-1153346
In Care Of
% SHANNON KRING
Phone
3105954121
Address
3510 N KNOLL DR, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Signing Officer

Name
Shannon Kring
Title
President
Phone
3105954121
Signed
2025-12-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shannon Kring
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Tpagg Inc
Address
4346 ALLOTT AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
Preparer
Nyrie Sarkissian
Phone
8187848452
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