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

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Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Community Development

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating736 of 107790 of 142
Fund acquisition rating696 of 107880 of 142
Resource allocation rating320 of 107855 of 142
Asset utilization rating953 of 1077122 of 142

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
7%12%12%5%14%20%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
4%3%3%2%4%5%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
92%27%25%34%30%22%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
6%3%4%2%5%5%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
8%73%75%66%70%78%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
82%84%84%86%83%84%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
87%93%77%82%80%99%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
69%78%64%70%66%83%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
13%7%23%18%20%1%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
18%4%14%11%13%1%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
12%12%12%12%11%11%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.870.500.440.490.500.60
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.602.781.371.491.641.66
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
1.641.380.600.730.831.00
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
14.1813.1331.6927.2030.7120.27
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.070.080.030.040.030.05
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
6.758.0119.3215.8414.0011.41
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
10%4%4%4%2%4%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%0%0%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
89%193%219%197%194%160%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20222021202020192018
Cash$620,563$416,247$419,935$225,788$240,640
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$1,348,469$303,477$284,078$81,845$223,871
Short-term investments$63,500$3,666,110$2,744,849$2,454,645$1,912,127
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$2,032,532$4,385,834$3,448,862$2,762,278$2,376,638
Long-term investments$0$63,500$63,500$63,500$63,500
Fixed assets$3,372,414$1,302,376$1,386,263$1,465,613$1,493,087
Other long-term assets$250,000$250,000$250,000$251,428$3,252
Total long-term assets$3,622,414$1,615,876$1,699,763$1,780,541$1,559,839
Total assets$5,654,946$6,001,710$5,148,625$4,542,819$3,936,477
 
Liabilities20222021202020192018
Payables and accrued expenses$148,146$126,597$106,941$87,794$115,519
Other current liabilities$6,685$11,797$19,843$2,164$1,745
Total current liabilities$154,831$138,394$126,784$89,958$117,264
Debt$0$0$0$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$65,246$92,028$76,576$17,711$25,113
Total long-term liabilities$65,246$92,028$76,576$17,711$25,113
Total liabilities$220,077$230,422$203,360$107,669$142,377
 
Net assets20222021202020192018
Without donor restrictions$4,543,159$4,894,738$4,366,619$3,846,533$3,168,812
With donor restrictions$891,710$876,550$578,646$588,617$625,288
Net assets$5,434,869$5,771,288$4,945,265$4,435,150$3,794,100
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20222021202020192018
Total contributions$820,540$860,584$1,034,167$858,142$536,505
Program service revenue$1,979,183$1,843,539$1,763,242$1,643,200$1,757,410
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$109,946$607,675$128,448$329,318$76,683
Other revenue$128,890$129,946$138,208$45,379$37,119
Total other revenue$2,218,019$2,581,160$2,029,898$2,017,897$1,871,212
Total revenue$3,038,559$3,441,744$3,064,065$2,876,039$2,407,717
 
Expenses20222021202020192018
Program services$2,365,783$2,213,127$2,159,345$1,907,607$1,996,084
Management and general$351,270$317,984$302,913$262,862$270,756
Fundraising$96,570$107,168$53,968$120,854$109,432
Total expenses$2,813,623$2,638,279$2,516,226$2,291,323$2,376,272
 
Change in net assets20222021202020192018
Surplus (deficit)$224,936$803,465$547,839$584,716$31,445
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets$224,936$803,465$547,839$584,716$31,445

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Joanne SmileyExecutive Di$92,360

Compensation data as of: 6/30/2021


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.