J and L Pajka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lima, Ohio, registered in 2017, with $0 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$0
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$219
Net assets
$13K
Employees
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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 J and L Pajka Foundation— 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 J and L Pajka Foundation: 704 mo reserves earns a B+ 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 J and L Pajka Foundation— 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 J and L Pajka Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue held steady from $0 (FY2016) to $0 (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Total assets
$13K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0▼100% | $219▼81.8% | $12,845▼1.7% | $12,845▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,000▲81.8% | $1,203▼75.2% | $13,064▲27.2% | $13,064▲27.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,200▼86.7% | $4,848▼61.7% | $10,267▼20.5% | $10,267▼20.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $16,500▲6.5% | $12,659▼29.0% | $12,915▲42.3% | $12,915▲42.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $15,500▼45.5% | $17,836▼55.8% | $9,074▼20.5% | $9,074▼20.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $28,433▼32.9% | $40,375▲112% | $11,410▼51.1% | $11,410▼51.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $42,395 | $19,043 | $23,352 | $23,352 | 990PF |
| 2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
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.
1 grant to J and L Pajka Foundation totaling $40K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $40,000 |
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Data for J and L Pajka Foundation (EIN 81-1474471) 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.