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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0530896

BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · CHINO HILLS, CA 91709

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.7M$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,654,721$1,692,654-$37,933$209,342$2,811$206,531
December 31, 2023990$1,518,277$1,548,155-$29,878$247,440$2,976$244,464
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$874,707
Program service revenue
$775,021
Investment income
$1,123
Other revenue
$3,870

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,970
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$139,300
Other salaries and wages
$153,675
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$331,393
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$26,126
Occupancy
$19,457
Travel
$73,969
Program services (functional)
$1,512,487
Management and general (functional)
$121,573
Fundraising (functional)
$58,594

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$247,440
Total assets, end of year
$209,342
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,811
Net assets, end of year
$206,531
Net assets without donor restrictions
$155,803
Net assets with donor restrictions
$50,728
Gross receipts
$1,654,721
Employees
6
Volunteers
1,200
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Eric PragerExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$76,000$0
Cheryl WalkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
40$60,000$3,300
Corey OlsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Fred BradfordDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris LaubachBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kelly WeberChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Phil DunnVice Chairman
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matt DesenoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Eric PragerExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$76,000$0
Cheryl WalkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
40$60,000$5,450
Corey OlsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Fred BradfordDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris LaubachDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kelly WeberChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Phil DunnVice Chairman
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matt DesenoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4195 CHINO HILLS PARKWAY 390, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709-2618
In care of
% ROBERT J SANDERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Eric Prager, 4195 Chino Hills Pkwy 390, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Signed the 990
CHERYL WALKER, Secretary
Phone
(909) 627-4339
Return prepared by
Beeson Hoffman & Siddall Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0530896 or by the name BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

WE FOSTER TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH MISSION TRIPS. WE PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT BY OFFERING HOUSES, LATRINES, AND FURNITURE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES. WE ALSO HELP ESTABLISH CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EXTENDING ESSENTIAL AID TO THE MOST VULNERABLE AND ENSURING ACCESS TO FOOD AND EDUCATION IN AREAS OF NEED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • NETWORKING OF AND ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY FAMILIES, ORPHANAGES, CHURCH PLANTINGS, MISSION OUTREACHES, AND OTHER BENEVOLENT SERVICES IN MEXICO.
    Expenses $1,512,487 · grants $9,970 · revenue $775,021

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0530896
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$209,342
Income (IRS master file)
$1,654,721

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,654,721$1,692,654$209,342IRS
990December 2023$1,518,277$1,548,155$247,440XML
990December 2022$1,325,390$1,422,535$289,980IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 33-0530896).

Questions about BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES is 33-0530896.
Is BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 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 BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Eric Prager.
Who are the officers and directors of BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,000 (Eric Prager, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does BAJA CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,654,721, expenses of $1,692,654 and total assets of $209,342 at year end.

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