Nonprofit · EIN 47-2078278
SIDE X SIDE INC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $511,220 | $479,692 | $31,528 | $460,735 | $196,754 | $263,981 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $519,053 | $489,579 | $29,474 | $598,729 | $366,276 | $232,453 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $535,893 | $499,691 | $36,202 | $217,313 | $14,334 | $202,979 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $470,641
- Program service revenue
- $16,174
- Investment income
- $20,618
- Net rental income
- $2,797
- Net income from fundraising events
- $990
- Other revenue
- $3,787
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,631
- Other salaries and wages
- $189,173
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $321,173
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,712
- Occupancy
- $30,341
- Travel
- $1,001
- Program services (functional)
- $321,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,933
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,673
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $598,729
- Total assets, end of year
- $460,735
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $196,754
- Net assets, end of year
- $263,981
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $252,427
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,554
- Gross receipts
- $516,691
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $106,612 | $1,702 |
| ERICA SWAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA ELLIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY HANDLON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARCZAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVAN STROMSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MEJIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $86,931 | $16,185 |
| ERICA SWAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LINET | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MEJIA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BRIGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CURRIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARCZAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVAN STROMSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,283 | $13,146 |
| EMILY MARCZAK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LINET | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BLACKSTONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BRIGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CURRIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA SWAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | TREASURER OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 636 CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME 04101-3304
- In care of
- % BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO, 636 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, ME 04101
- Signed the 990
- BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 775-7118
- Website
- HTTPS://SIDEXSIDEME.COM/
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
TO IGNITE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ARTS INTEGRATION, BRINGING CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, AND INNOVATION INTO THE CLASSROOM THROUGH ARTS-BASED PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, SIDE X SIDE PROVIDED ARTS INTEGRATION EXPERIENCES TO OVER 1,000 PRE-K-8TH GRADE STUDENTS, AND 298 EDUCATORS IN 10 SCHOOLS ACROSS TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.Expenses $243,830
- PROJECT MAINE, A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES WITH INTERACTIVE WEBINARS AND IN PERSON VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS AROUND THE STATE. A PROJECT MANUAL FOR PARTICIPANTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE ARTS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING WAS GENERATED DURING THIS YEAR. THIS WORK WAS FUNDED BY A CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING GRANT THROUGH THE OFFICE OF SENATOR ANGUS KING AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. WE COMPLETED OUR PROJECT MAINE WORK IN THE EARLY PART OF FY2025.Expenses $42,296
- MAINE CREATES, IS A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO TRAIN TEACHING ARTISTS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF MAINE PEOPLE THROUGHT THE POWER OF THE ARTS. DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAINE ARTS COMMISSION, THE PROGRAM INVESTS IN LOCAL CREATIVITY BY UNCOVERING HIDDEN ASSETS WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY.Expenses $23,447
- WE STARTED OFFERING COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES,OAK STREET STUDIOS PROVIDES ART CLASSES FOR KIDS AGES 6 AND UP AT OUR STUDIO. CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR THREE TRIMESTERS. OUR PROJECTS ARE BASED IN ART HISTORY AND CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. WE USE FINE ARTS MATERIALS AND STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN AN ART SHOW AT THE END OF EACH CLASS TRIMESTER.SUMMER ART CAMPS,ALL SUMMER CAMPS ARE ONE WEEK LONG, WITH AGES 6-12 YEAR OLDS. EACH CAMP HAS UP TO 12 CAMPERS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR AND AN ASSISTANT. CAMPS FEATURE ART MAKING OPPORTUNITIES IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS: PAINTING, DRAWING, MIXED MEDIA, SCULPTURE, SEWING, COLLAGE, ETC. AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS AND PLAYGROUND OUTINGS. STUDENTS LEARN FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN ARTISTIC STYLE WHILE CREATING BEAUTIFUL ART. VACATION WEEK ART CAMPS,WE OFFER ART CAMPS DURING THE PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FEBRUARY AND APRIL VACATION WEEKS. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, STUDENTS WORK WITH A VARIETY OF MATERIALS INCLUDING PAINT, FABRIC, RECYCLED OBJECTS, AND MIXED MEDIA, ALL WHILE DEVELOPING THEIR OWN UNIQUE ARTISTIC VOICE. AT THE END OF THE WEEK, EACH STUDENT WILL LEAVE WITH A COLLECTION OF THEIR OWN CREATIONS, NEW SKILLS, AND A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE POWER OF ART.Expenses $11,513 · revenue $16,174
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2078278
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $460,735
- Income (IRS master file)
- $516,691
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $511,220 | $479,692 | $460,735 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $519,053 | $489,579 | $598,729 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $535,893 | $499,691 | $217,313 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $826,285 | $735,361 | $199,887 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 47-2078278).
Questions about SIDE X SIDE INC
- What is the EIN of SIDE X SIDE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIDE X SIDE INC is 47-2078278.
- Is SIDE X SIDE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SIDE X SIDE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIDE X SIDE INC 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 SIDE X SIDE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SIDE X SIDE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SIDE X SIDE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIDE X SIDE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,612 (BETH WILBUR VAN MIERLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SIDE X SIDE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $511,220, expenses of $479,692 and total assets of $460,735 at year end.
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