Nonprofit · EIN 38-4074788
SIDEWALK SOLDIERS
Tax-exempt · DAYTON, OH 45410
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $252,172 | $289,786 | -$37,614 | $46,719 | $7,289 | $39,430 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $190,314 | $137,859 | $52,455 | $59,430 | $1,335 | $58,095 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $184,718
- of which government grants
- $122,866
- Program service revenue
- $45,229
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,225
- Other revenue
- $22,225
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,240
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $133,616
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $249,224
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,004
- Accounting fees
- $900
- Occupancy
- $4,375
- Travel
- $1,630
- Depreciation
- $1,369
- Program services (functional)
- $213,036
- Management and general (functional)
- $54,897
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,853
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,417
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,289
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,430
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $39,430
- Gross receipts
- $254,407
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Cornelius | Executive Director Officer | 80 | $17,584 |
| Nina Naufahu | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Charlsie Edmonson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Charlessee Woosley | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Khalila Riga | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dale Bowser | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Cornelius | Founder/Director | 40 | $17,584 |
| Nina Naufahu | Board of Directors - Board Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Dale Bowser | Board of Directors | 2 | $0 |
| Kristin Robledo | Board of Directors, Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Katie Tackett | Board of Directors | 2 | $0 |
| Charlsie Edmonson | Board of Directors | 2 | $0 |
| Charlsee Woosley | Board of Directors, Secratry | 2 | $0 |
| Khalila Riga | Board of Directors | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 526 XENIA AVE, DAYTON, OH 45410-1824
- In care of
- % AMY CORNELIUS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 526 Xenia Ave, Dayton OH 45410
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Amy Cornelius, 526 Xenia Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Amy Cornelius, 422 Home Ave, Franklin OH 45005
- Signed the 990
- Amy Cornelius, Executive Director
- Phone
- (937) 949-1524
- Website
- www.sidewalksoldiers.org
- Return prepared by
- Blacksmith CPA
Mission
Sidewalk Soldiers exists to provide hope, help, and healing to those who have been sex trafficked and those at risk of trafficking. At-risk populations include individuals with vulnerabilities such as substance use disorder, poverty, and those who have aged out of the foster care system. We strive to take these individuals to safety, self-sustainability, and success, one person at a time. Sidewalk Soldiers Stands With Survivors!
Program accomplishments
- Jen's Haven Drop-In Center: Jen's Haven Drop-In Center provides a welcoming and safe space where community members can access support, essential resources, harm reduction supplies, rest, and encouragement. Our drop-in center offers case management and peer support services, with peer support delivered through both one-on-one sessions and peer-led groups and workshops. In Fiscal Year 2024, Jen's Haven served the community in multiple ways. We provided 1,203 warm meals, distributed clothing to 940 individuals, and hosted 2,013 visits to the center, offering peer support to 343 unique individuals. These services create consistent opportunities for connection, guidance, and tangible support for those in need.Expenses $121,285 · revenue $45,229
- Ongoing Support: As an Ohio-certified PRO and PRS, Sidewalk Soldiers provides comprehensive ongoing support through individual peer support, peer-led groups, skills-building sessions, and mentorship. Peer support is offered in both one-on-one and in group settings, allowing participants to develop coping skills, receive guidance, and engage in mutual encouragement. Peer-led activities further empower participants to take leadership roles and support one another in their personal growth and recovery. Our group offerings are designed to meet a wide range of needs and interests and include Mindfulness Courses, Hot Topics Wellness Group, Self-Care Group, Survivor Support Group, Parenting Support Group, Bible Study, and Survivor Drum Circle. These groups provide safe spaces for skill development, emotional healing, community connection, and spiritual or creative exploration. Mentorship opportunities pair participants with experienced peers who provide guidance, encouragement, and role modeling. In Fiscal Year 2024, Sidewalk Soldiers served 216 individuals through group programs and provided ongoing individualized peer support to 137 individuals, demonstrating consistent engagement and meaningful impact on participants' well-being.Expenses $43,964 · grants $5,240
- Education and Prevention: Sidewalk Soldiers provides human trafficking education and prevention programs that focus on the intersection of sex trafficking with common vulnerabilities, including substance use, mental health challenges, houselessness, running away, and LGBTQIA+ identities. Our trainings are unique in that, as a survivor-led organization, we are able to share lived experiences, survivor stories, and real-world case studies, offering participants a deeper understanding of the realities of trafficking. Since beginning our education and prevention efforts in 2017, we have reached and educated more than 23,000 people in the Southwest Ohio area, helping to raise awareness, reduce risk, and empower communities to prevent exploitation.Expenses $24,325
- Outreach: Our street and hotel outreach program aims to identify trafficking victims, individuals participating in sex work, and other at-risk populations, including people experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder (SUD), or severe mental health challenges. Our outreach team engages approximately 1,300-1,700 individuals annually and was able to assist with 34 safe exit paths in 2024 through the outreach program. We also provided harm reduction supplies and met the tangible needs of the individuals we encountered.Expenses $23,462
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-4074788
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,719
- Income (IRS master file)
- $254,407
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $252,172 | $289,786 | $46,719 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2024 | $190,314 | $137,859 | $59,430 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Amy Cornelius | October 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Amy Cornelius | October 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Amy Cornelius | October 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Amy Cornelius | October 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-4074788).
Questions about SIDEWALK SOLDIERS
- What is the EIN of SIDEWALK SOLDIERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIDEWALK SOLDIERS is 38-4074788.
- Is SIDEWALK SOLDIERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to SIDEWALK SOLDIERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIDEWALK SOLDIERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SIDEWALK SOLDIERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SIDEWALK SOLDIERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SIDEWALK SOLDIERS?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Amy Cornelius.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIDEWALK SOLDIERS?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $17,584 (Amy Cornelius, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SIDEWALK SOLDIERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $252,172, expenses of $289,786 and total assets of $46,719 at year end.
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