Paxton Ministries 
The information on this page was last updated 5/29/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
At Paxton Ministries, we are here to provide affordable housing and support services for adults who may be challenged with poverty, mental illness, or intellectual disability.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Paxton Ministries
2001 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Website: paxtonmin.org
Phone: 717-236-5508
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 232179648
CEO/President: David Zilka
Chairman: Wanda Heise
Board size: 8
Founder: local Christians
Ruling year: 1987
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1992
Purpose
Paxton Ministries provides affordable housing and support services to adults in need with Christ-like love. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we care for adults challenged with poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities.
Our housing options offer a safe, comfortable, and supportive home where adults in need are treated with dignity and respect and where each person's unique gifts are celebrated. By working together as a family of residents, staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners, we strive to provide housing, help, and healing in the name of Christ.
Mission statement
To provide affordable housing and support services to adults in need with Christ-like love.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 811 of 1118 | 67 of 108 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 806 of 1119 | 66 of 108 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 530 of 1119 | 45 of 108 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 756 of 1118 | 75 of 108 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $8,187 in government grants in 2024.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 20% | 14% | 12% | 12% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 22% | 25% | 27% | 25% | 34% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 78% | 75% | 73% | 75% | 66% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 85% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 98% | 96% | 93% | 77% | 82% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 83% | 81% | 78% | 64% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 2% | 4% | 7% | 23% | 18% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 14% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.94 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.91 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.39 | 1.37 | 1.49 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.15 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.04 | 21.55 | 20.04 | 26.26 | 31.69 | 27.20 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.06 | 17.82 | 16.83 | 16.68 | 19.32 | 15.84 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 83% | 194% | 188% | 193% | 219% | 197% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $679,192 | $727,750 | $620,563 | $416,247 | $419,935 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $159,764 | $111,764 | $72,218 | $303,477 | $284,078 |
| Short-term investments | $4,089,610 | $3,723,612 | $3,372,414 | $3,666,110 | $2,744,849 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,928,566 | $4,563,126 | $4,065,195 | $4,385,834 | $3,448,862 |
| Long-term investments | $63,500 | $63,500 | $63,500 | $63,500 | $63,500 |
| Fixed assets | $1,186,070 | $1,244,638 | $1,276,251 | $1,302,376 | $1,386,263 |
| Other long-term assets | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,499,570 | $1,558,138 | $1,589,751 | $1,615,876 | $1,699,763 |
| Total assets | $6,428,136 | $6,121,264 | $5,654,946 | $6,001,710 | $5,148,625 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $173,107 | $163,655 | $148,146 | $126,597 | $106,941 |
| Other current liabilities | $55,622 | $64,001 | $6,685 | $11,797 | $19,843 |
| Total current liabilities | $228,729 | $227,656 | $154,831 | $138,394 | $126,784 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $69,517 | $93,728 | $65,246 | $92,028 | $76,576 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $69,517 | $93,728 | $65,246 | $92,028 | $76,576 |
| Total liabilities | $298,246 | $321,384 | $220,077 | $230,422 | $203,360 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,065,303 | $4,831,588 | $4,543,159 | $4,894,738 | $4,366,619 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,064,587 | $968,292 | $891,710 | $876,550 | $578,646 |
| Net assets | $6,129,890 | $5,799,880 | $5,434,869 | $5,771,288 | $4,945,265 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $699,848 | $807,957 | $820,540 | $860,584 | $1,034,167 |
| Program service revenue | $2,229,644 | $2,227,838 | $1,979,183 | $1,843,539 | $1,763,242 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $194,220 | $73,565 | $109,946 | $607,675 | $128,448 |
| Other revenue | $108,850 | $117,735 | $128,890 | $129,946 | $138,208 |
| Total other revenue | $2,532,714 | $2,419,138 | $2,218,019 | $2,581,160 | $2,029,898 |
| Total revenue | $3,232,562 | $3,227,095 | $3,038,559 | $3,441,744 | $3,064,065 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $2,675,762 | $2,600,138 | $2,365,783 | $2,213,127 | $2,159,345 |
| Management and general | $351,423 | $375,959 | $351,270 | $317,984 | $302,913 |
| Fundraising | $138,430 | $114,416 | $96,570 | $107,168 | $53,968 |
| Total expenses | $3,165,615 | $3,090,513 | $2,813,623 | $2,638,279 | $2,516,226 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $66,947 | $136,582 | $224,936 | $803,465 | $547,839 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $66,947 | $136,582 | $224,936 | $803,465 | $547,839 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| David Zilka | Executive Di | $110,372 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
Paxton Ministries was founded in 1981 by a group of local Christians who were burdened for the homeless and needy in Harrisburg. In a bold move of faith, they purchased what is now Paxton Street Home (formerly Messiah Home), and at the dedication of the building the following statement was read:
"This facility will provide a home for the disadvantaged, love for the lonely, and meaningful activity for empty lives. [...] Here hope will be restored."
Throughout our history, Paxton Ministries has been committed to this vision. We have witnessed our ministry grow in services, staff, residents, and housing options, so that we now offer a home to a total of just over 100 people as well as employment opportunities through our janitorial business, Paxton Cleaning Solutions.
Program accomplishments
Needs
Your support of Paxton Ministries provides a safe, comfortable, and friendly home for adults in need. Your donations help to save and change lives.