Side X Side Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Maine, registered in 2016, with $511,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$511K
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$480K
Net assets
$264K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Side X Side Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Side X Side Inc: 7 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Side X Side Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Side X Side Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $461K (FY2015) to $511K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$461K
Total liabilities
$197K
Net assets
$264K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $511,220▼1.5% | $479,692▼2.0% | $263,981▲13.6% | $460,735▼23.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $519,053▼3.1% | $489,579▼2.0% | $232,453▲14.5% | $598,729▲176% | 990 |
| 2022 | $535,893▼35.1% | $499,691▼32.0% | $202,979▲21.7% | $217,313▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $826,285▲16.5% | $735,361▼1.4% | $166,777▲120% | $199,887▲108% | 990 |
| 2020 | $709,064▲4.3% | $745,512▲7.6% | $75,853▼32.5% | $95,985▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $679,639▼6.1% | $692,939▲13.6% | $112,301▼10.6% | $125,525▼29.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $723,944▲39.4% | $609,789▲16.6% | $125,601▲997% | $177,460▲1349% | 990 |
| 2017 | $519,474▼6.7% | $522,821▼3.2% | $11,446▼22.6% | $12,246▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $556,506▲20.7% | $540,356▲16.3% | $14,793▲1190% | $14,943▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $460,999 | $464,437 | -$1,357 | $14,032 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
2 grants to Side X Side Inc totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Educational services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Educational services | 2016 | $7,560 |
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Data for Side X Side Inc (EIN 47-2078278) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.