SIDEWALK DETROIT

EIN: 823611774 501(c)(3)

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$637,366
Total Expenses
$611,127
Total Assets
$828,305
Net Assets
$801,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
RYAN MYERS-JOHNSON
Phone
3137014869
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SIDEWALK DETROIT, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit that reported $637K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $611K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

SIDEWALK DETROIT EXISTS TO CELEBRATE PUBLIC AND CREATIVE LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF ARTS, CULTURE AND DEEP ENGAGEMENT WITH RESIDENTS. WE SEEK TO IMPROVE LIVABILITY FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF SPATIAL EQUITY AND STRONG SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE. OUR EMPHASIS IS ON PUBLIC ART, NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE-KEEPING, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO URBAN GREENSPACE. WE FACILITATE PROCESSES IN WHICH RESIDENTS RECLAIM THEIR SPACES AND ENVISION A JOYFUL, PROTECTED AND CONNECTED FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $213,089

SIDEWALK FESTIVALSIDEWALK FESTIVAL DOESN'T USE TRADITIONAL STAGES - ARTISTS ARE CHALLENGED TO CREATE SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION ART FOR THE ALLEYS, GARDENS, STOREFRONTS, COURTYARDS...

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SIDEWALK FESTIVALSIDEWALK FESTIVAL DOESN'T USE TRADITIONAL STAGES - ARTISTS ARE CHALLENGED TO CREATE SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION ART FOR THE ALLEYS, GARDENS, STOREFRONTS, COURTYARDS, PARKING LOTS AND STREETS OF DETROIT. THIS FESTIVAL SERVES AS A SACRED SPACE FOR THE CONVENING OF BOUNDARY-PUSHING ARTISTS, RESIDENTS, CURIOUS ART LOVERS AND THOSE OF ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. IN 2024, SIDEWALK FESTIVAL RETURNED TO TWO NEIGHBORHOODS AND ADDED AN ARTIST RESIDENCY COMPONENT THAT FEATURES A PERMANENT ART INSTALLATION AT BOTH LOCATIONS. THE RESIDENCY, LIKE THE FESTIVAL, FOCUSES ON DEEP ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A VISION FOR THE FESTIVAL AND ART INSTALLATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $102,391 Revenue: $111,227

CONSULTANT WORK:SIDEWALK DETROIT EARNS INCOME THROUGH CONSULTANCY WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED WORK WITH THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS...

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CONSULTANT WORK:SIDEWALK DETROIT EARNS INCOME THROUGH CONSULTANCY WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED WORK WITH THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, AND THE CITY OF DETROIT ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROJECTS INCLUDING THE JOE LOUIS GREENWAY NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING STUDY, THE ARTS ALLEYS INITIATIVE, AND VIBRANT BLOCKS FOR BUSINESS COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS PROJECT. THESE PROJECTS FOCUS ON DEEP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES IN THESE CITIES AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS TO GIVE RESIDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS, OPINIONS, AND IDEAS THROUGH THE PROJECTS PLANNING PROCESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $150,640

ELIZA HOWELL PARK:EACH YEAR, SIDEWALK DETROIT SELECTS TALENTED ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD WEEKLY OUTDOOR WORKSHOPS IN ELIZA HOWELL PARK. THROUGH WEEKLY PROGRAMMING, SIDEWALK DETROIT...

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ELIZA HOWELL PARK:EACH YEAR, SIDEWALK DETROIT SELECTS TALENTED ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD WEEKLY OUTDOOR WORKSHOPS IN ELIZA HOWELL PARK. THROUGH WEEKLY PROGRAMMING, SIDEWALK DETROIT IS ABLE TO CONNECT NEIGHBORS WITH ART IN THIS SERENE NATURAL LANDSCAPE TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF OURSELVES AS PART OF THE ECOSYSTEM. SINCE 2018, SIDEWALK HAS HOSTED JAX NIGHTS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE GESTURAL NATURAL GREEN SPACES IN ELIZA HOWELL PARK. LIKE OTHER WEEKLY EVENTS, THESE ARE INTENDED TO BRING ART, COMMUNITY, AND NATURE TOGETHER TO SHARE OUT CONNECTEDNESS. IN 2023, SIDEWALK DETROIT HELD REGULAR PUBLIC EVENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND GUIDED NATURE WALKS, CREATE TAKE-HOME ART PROJECTS, AND ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN YOGA AND OTHERWISE. 2024-2025 ALSO INCLUDED CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS NEW AND IMPROVED TRAILS, WAY-FINDING SIGNAGE,TRAILHEADS, AND NATURAL HABITATS RUMINATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $521,439
Program Service Revenue $111,227
Investment Income $4,700
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $637,366

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $363,352
Fundraising Expenses $16,204
Program Expenses $466,120
Other Expenses $247,775
TOTAL EXPENSES $611,127

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $637,366 $627,267 +0.0%
Expenses $611,127 $641,839 0.0%
Net Income $26,239 $-14,572 -2.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$76,818
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERITA SMITH PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA PHILLIPS VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RITCHIE HARRISON SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS UHL TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE JACOBSEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MYERS-JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$76,818 $0 $76,818
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $637,366 $611,127 $828,305 $26,239
2024 $774,771 $641,839 $640,938 $132,932
2024 $627,267 $641,839 $793,438 $-14,572
2023 $634,877 $513,870 $510,023 $121,007
2022 $837,662 $676,661 $451,550 $161,001
2021 $494,863 $515,547 $253,178 $-20,684
2020 $638,300 $409,987 $255,570 $228,313
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