Civic Intelligence

Sideways Sunlight Ministries

EIN 87-3955469 • 501(c)3 • Athens, GA

Profile

To bring spiritual and emotional support to children living in at risk situations.

PO Box 301Athens, GA 30603

www.sidewayssunlight.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

37th percentile

-4.3%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$28,725

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 39.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

98th percentile

516%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

62%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$80,220

Down $7,586 (-8.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,884

Up $469 (+19%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$77,336

Down $8,055 (-9.4%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$189,372

Down $22,816 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$197,427

Up $70,783 (+56%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$8,055

Down $93,599 (-109%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2022: $2,117Liabilities 2022: $2,270Net Assets 2022: -$1532022Assets 2023: $87,806Liabilities 2023: $2,415Net Assets 2023: $85,3912023Assets 2024: $80,220Liabilities 2024: $2,884Net Assets 2024: $77,3362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$80,220
Liabilities$2,884
Net Assets$77,336

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $72,102Expenses 2022: $72,255Net Income 2022: -$1532022Revenue 2023: $212,188Expenses 2023: $126,644Net Income 2023: $85,5442023Revenue 2024: $189,372Expenses 2024: $197,427Net Income 2024: -$8,0552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$189,372
Expenses$197,427
Net Income-$8,055

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$189,372
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To bring spiritual and emotional support to children living in at risk situations.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Founded in 2019, Sideways Sunlight Ministries (SSM) mission is to bring spiritual and emotional support to children living in at-risk situations in Athens, Georgia. SSM seeks fun and creative ways to make deep and meaningful connections to the children within the community while teaching the Gospel of Jesus through our (1) Weekly Church Gatherings (2) Mentor ship Program and (3) Community Support. Weekly church gatherings allows children from the Rocksprings community to gather at a local church every Thursday night where each child is served holistically. This approach to caring for the youth looks like tending and focusing on every facet of each child's bing such as the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional needs. SSM focuses on providing exceptional Biblical lessons centered on unconditional love, health home-made meals, emotional and mental health tools, and healthy communication. SSM's Mentorship Program focuses on pairing each child with a safe and Jesus loving adult who will guide and support them through the joys and hardships of life. Each month the mentorship program provides monthly outings for the mentor pairings. We support members of the community with severe needs such as homelessness, lack of proper clothing, and food disparity. The goal of community involvement is to serve the physical, financial, and emotional needs of community members.-$171,853
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KATIE KNOBLAUCHExecutive DirectorFT$46,200-$46,200
LINDSEY BOWENDirectorFT$46,000-$46,000
ROSA VENTRELLVice ChairmanPT$0--
KIM BARTONVice ChairmanPT$0--
CLAIRE JORDANChairmanPT$0--
SCOTTLYN JAMESTreasurerPT$0--
CATHY URICKSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sideways Sunlight Ministries
EIN
87-3955469
Phone
7708256008
Address
PO Box 301, ATHENS, GA 30603

Signing Officer

Name
Katie Knoblauch
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Turner and Patat Pc
Address
1020 LAMPKIN BRANCH DR, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
Preparer
India Jade Garrison
Phone
7063541212
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

Class of Activity: CHARITABLE | Donee's Name: ST JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHRUCH | Donee's Address: 111 WEST LAKE DRIVE ATHENS GA 30606 | Cash Amount Given: $14000

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1096

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $5286

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $5382

Other Expenses.1

AWARDS AND GIFTS $22221

Other Expenses.2

CONTRACT LABOR $9130

Other Expenses.3

SUPPLIES $5126

Other Expenses.4

Training and education $3460

Other Expenses.5

MEALS $3197

Other Expenses.6

Memberships & subscriptions $1765

Other Expenses.7

EVENT EXPENSES $1700

Other Expenses.8

BANK CHARGES $1213

Other Expenses.9

SOFTWARE $482

Other Expenses.10

POSTAGE $228

Total Liabilities.1

PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Beginning $2415 PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Ending $2884

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