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Sidewalk Ministries Inc

EIN 20-8879179 · Jacksonville, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MINISTRY WORKS PRIMARILY WITH YOUTH, BOTH YOUNG CHILD AND TEEN, IN PUBLIC HOUSING COMPLEXES IN A TOTAL OF FIVE COMMUNITIES. USING BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES TO TEACH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS A BETTER WAY TO LIVE BY CONDUCTING WEEKLY BIBLE LESSON, ACTIVITIES, GAMES, SINGING PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONGS, AND SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST.

Income
$264,306
Spending
$143,197
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
34.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $87,327 spent. THE CHRIST-BASED MINISTRY WORKS WITH YOUTH IN CHALLENGING COMMUNITIES, PRIMARILY PUBLIC HOUSING, IN FIVE LOCATIONS. IT TEACHES CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTALS SUCH AS TREATING OTHERS WITH LOVE, RESPECT, HONESTY, AND INTEGRITY. FUNDAY SCHOOL INCLUDES GAMEPLAY, SNACKS, SINGING/WORSHIP, AND INSTRUCTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. VBS, CAMP AND HBJ PROVIDE OFF-SITE OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS ATTENDING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT A LOCAL CHURCH, SENDING TEENS TO CAMP, AND PROVIDING A CENTRALIZED CHRISTMAS PARTY WHICH INCLUDES FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, PLAY, AND GIFTS.
  2. $44,987 spent. PATHWAYS IS A PROGRAM DIRECTED STRICTLY TO THE TEENS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AS WE LOOK FOR MORE WAYS TO BUILD THEIR FAITH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BREAK GENERATIONAL POVERTY. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CAREER READINESS. WE DO THIS THROUGH: PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL, WELL-KNOWN BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE (CAREER EXPOS) TO TRADES; MENTORING; DRIVER TRAINING; AND TUTORING (SEEK). IT IS THE DESIRE OF US AND OUR PARTNERING COMPANIES TO INSPIRE THE KIDS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO DO SO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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