Sidewalk Detroit
- Assets
- $510.0k
- Revenue
- $634.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Southfield, MI
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 82-3611774
Organization Overview
Sidewalk Detroit is located in Southfield, MI. The organization was established in 2019. As of 06/2023, Sidewalk Detroit employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sidewalk Detroit is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Sidewalk Detroit generated $634.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $513.9k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 2022, 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. 2022-2023 ALSO INCLUDED CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS NEW AND IMPROVED TRAILS, WAY-FINDING SIGNAGE,TRAILHEADS, AND NATURAL HABITATS RUMINATION.
SIDEWALK FESTIVAL SIDEWALK 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 2023, 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.
CONSULTANT WORK: SIDEWALK DETROIT EARNS INCOME THROUGH CONSULTANCY WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE 2022-2023 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Myers-Johnson Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $59,084 |
Ritchie Harrison Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
George Jacobsen Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tonya Phillips Vide-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sherita Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chris Uhl Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $502,447 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $502,447 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $104,188 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $634,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,084 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,817 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $224,591 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,144 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,510 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,257 |
| Office expenses | $22,310 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,934 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $513,870 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,924 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $123,318 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,781 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $510,023 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,926 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,926 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $447,653 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $42,444 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $510,023 |