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Baja Educational Initiative

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-1109657

Oct 01, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024 • Filed on Mar 19, 2025

P O Box 211794Chula Vista, CA 91921

(619) 709-6099

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

57th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

77th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

6.3%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$147,316

Up $31,643 (+27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$147,316

Up $31,643 (+27%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$183,157

Up $10,858 (+6.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$170,514

Up $54,797 (+47%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$12,643

Down $43,939 (-78%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $59,091Net Assets 2022: $59,0912022Assets 2023: $115,673Net Assets 2023: $115,6732023Assets 2024: $147,316Net Assets 2024: $147,3162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$147,316
Liabilities-
Net Assets$147,316

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $138,739Expenses 2022: $96,132Net Income 2022: $42,6072022Revenue 2023: $172,299Expenses 2023: $115,717Net Income 2023: $56,5822023Revenue 2024: $183,157Expenses 2024: $170,514Net Income 2024: $12,6432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$183,157
Expenses$170,514
Net Income$12,643
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Mar 19, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$183,157
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Breaking the cycle of poverty by providing education to children in need

Breaking the cycle of poverty by providing education to children in need.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO DATE, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE THAN 172 CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO STAY IN SCHOOL WITH THE HELP OF BAJAED SCHOLARSHIPS. WE PROVIDE BASIC TUITION AND THE NECESSITIES TO STAY IN SCHOOL.$76,374$149,139
OUR GOAL: BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE DROP OUT.-$1,738
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
WILLIAM GAINESExecutive DiPT$0--
EDWARD E LPEZPresidentPT$0--
CHRISTINE KRISTI CRAFTVice PresidePT$0--
FELICIA NEWBERN KELLYTreasurerPT$0--
NANCY ALVARADOBoard MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Baja Educational Initiative
EIN
83-1109657
Phone
6197096099
Address
P O BOX 211794, CHULA VISTA, CA 91921

Signing Officer

Name
William Gaines
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6197096099
Signed
2025-03-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Marjtax Incorporated
Address
3542 FRUITVALE- AVE PMB 227, OAKLAND, CA 94602
Preparer
Marjorie Williams-jones
Phone
5104826204
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

Cash contribution: 76,374 relationship: none

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses bank fees 77 stripe service fees 1,448 taxes + licenses 128 misc operating expenses 544 computer + software 1,738 donor management fees 2,040 mexico auto gas + maintenance 1,743 mexcio events-workshops 1,283 total 9,001

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Increase in net assets 19,000 disbursements made over the prior two years in the amount of 19,000 had been reported on 990s for fye2022sept and fye2023sept as grants given to the receipient. The disbursements have now been re-categorized as loans and the agency expects the recipient to repay them. They are now reported on this 990 as an accounts receivable and also net asset adjustment for the same amount.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Accounts receivable 0 19,000 total 0 19,000

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