SIDEWALK DETROIT (EIN 823611774) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$76,818

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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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