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On The Ground

  • Traverse City, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2008
  • EIN: 06-1794589

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$159k (2023)

Expenses
$161k (2023)

Total Assets
$38.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,288
Expenses
$160,809
Net Income
-$1,521
Net Assets
$38,516
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,288
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,516
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,516
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
Simon Winograd (Director) $0 $0
Claire Everhart (President) $0 $0
Meryl Marsh (Director) $0 $0
Steve Nance (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,356
Expenses
$88,187
Net Income
-$9,831
Net Assets
$40,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,356
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,037
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,037
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (Director) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (President) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
Simon Winograd (Director) $0 $0
Claire Everhart (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,938
Expenses
$81,499
Net Income
$37,439
Net Assets
$49,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,938
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,868
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $49,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (Director) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (President) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
Simon Winograd (Director) $0 $0
Claire Everhart (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 23, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,522
Expenses
$65,293
Net Income
-$21,771
Net Assets
$12,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,022
82.8%
Program Services $7,500
17.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,429
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,429
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (President) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$64,917
Expenses
$75,307
Net Income
-$10,390
Net Assets
$34,200
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,417
88.4%
Program Services $7,500
11.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,200
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,200
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (President) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$185,486
Expenses
$152,542
Net Income
$32,944
Net Assets
$44,590
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,686
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $800
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,590
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $44,590
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (President) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$158,695
Expenses
$175,978
Net Income
-$17,283
Net Assets
$11,646
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,695
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,870
Total Liabilities $5,224
Net Assets $11,646
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (President) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,218
Expenses
$170,074
Net Income
-$27,856
Net Assets
$28,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,218
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,396
Total Liabilities $2,467
Net Assets $28,929
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matt Earley (President) $0 $0
Chris Treter (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Desmond (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Burns (Secretary) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0
Tj Semachin (Director) $0 $0
Dan Bailey (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$229,765
Expenses
$251,610
Net Income
-$21,845
Net Assets
$56,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,765
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,644
20.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,650
Total Liabilities $9,865
Net Assets $56,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Baily (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Earley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Plumstead (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Treter (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Desmond (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Cichowski (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 14, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,141
Expenses
$192,296
Net Income
$14,845
Net Assets
$74,100
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,141
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,679
13.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,571
Total Liabilities $8,471
Net Assets $74,100
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Norm Plumstead (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Treter (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Cichowski (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Baily (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Desmond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Earley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sean Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,580
Expenses
$118,154
Net Income
$10,426
Net Assets
$58,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,683
> 100%
Program Services $2,045
1.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $485
0.4%
Sales of Assets -$3,633
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,553
Total Liabilities $10,899
Net Assets $58,654
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Norm Plumstead (Board President) $0 $0
Christopher Treter (Board Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Cichowski (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Jack Seaman (Director) $0 $0
Chelsea Bay Wills (Director) $0 $0
Timothy Young (Director) $0 $0
Woody Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 31, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,443
Expenses
$105,681
Net Income
-$9,238
Net Assets
$48,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,461
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,018
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,202
Total Liabilities $9,974
Net Assets $48,228

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$141,579
Expenses
$157,783
Net Income
-$16,204
Net Assets
$77,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,164
96.9%
Program Services $4,539
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $676
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$800
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,550
Total Liabilities $19,301
Net Assets $77,249

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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