OJALA FOUNDATION

EIN: 825330324 501(c)(3) Religion

BURBANK, IL

Total Revenue
$698,437
Total Expenses
$116,315
Total Assets
$638,069
Net Assets
$638,069
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER PAVLICEK
Phone
3129334469
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OJALA FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $698K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $582K, a strong 83% operating margin.

Mission

OJALA FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, PRIDES ITSELF ON THE BRIDGES IT BUILDS BETWEEN THE MUSLIM AND LATINO COMMUNITIES, WHILE ALSO ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY SPACES AT THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF THOSE IDENTITIES. INAUGURATED BY LATINO MUSLIMS, WE ALWAYS ENDEAVOR TO HAVE AN OPEN AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY, ONE UNITED UNDER ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES AND EDUCATION, AND DRIVING A POSITIVE FORCE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THROUGH OUR NETWORKS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $30,376 Revenue: $30,376

NEIGHBORLY DEEDS: NEIGHBORLY DEEDS IS OUR RESPONSE TO THE RAPIDLY RISING HOMELESS POPULATION IN CHICAGO. WITHOUT FAIL, EVERY FRIDAY WE DISTRIBUTE WARM MEALS AND COMPASSION TO THOSE IN NEED. OJALA...

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NEIGHBORLY DEEDS: NEIGHBORLY DEEDS IS OUR RESPONSE TO THE RAPIDLY RISING HOMELESS POPULATION IN CHICAGO. WITHOUT FAIL, EVERY FRIDAY WE DISTRIBUTE WARM MEALS AND COMPASSION TO THOSE IN NEED. OJALA FOUNDATION MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS' TEAM UP TO PACKAGE HOME-COOKED MEALS AND OTHER ESSENTIALS LIKE BLANKETS, CLOTHES, AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO DISTRIBUTE TO OUR LESS FORTUNATE NEIGHBORS. THE PANDEMIC HAD NOT STOPPED THIS EFFORT, AND EVEN NOW THE INITIATIVE GROWS STRONGER. THIS IS A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE THAT WE HAVE COMMITTED TO UNDERTAKE, EVERY WEEK NO MATTER THE WEATHER HOT, COLD, RAIN, OR PANDEMIC. OFTEN, THE FUNDS, FOOD, AND CLOTHES COME FROM OUR OWN MEMBERS AND THROUGH GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM KIND SOULS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE RISE ABOVE OUR OWN SELVES, DEDICATING A NIGHT A WEEK TO GIVE OUT WHAT ALLAH HAS ALREADY BLESSED US WITH.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,329 Revenue: $18,329

DAWAH & CONVERT CARE: MANY REVERTS ARE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO ALLOWED US TO REFLECT ON THE CONCEPT OF GOD, TO INITIATE OUR THOUGHT PROCESS ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE MUSLIM. THIS IS OUR...

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DAWAH & CONVERT CARE: MANY REVERTS ARE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO ALLOWED US TO REFLECT ON THE CONCEPT OF GOD, TO INITIATE OUR THOUGHT PROCESS ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE MUSLIM. THIS IS OUR METHOD TO PAY IT FORWARD. OJALA FOUNDATION SETS UP SHOP AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS CHICAGO TO INVITE PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT ISLAM AND MUSLIMS AND WELCOME THEM TO REFLECT ON THEIR OWN CONNECTION WITH THE CREATOR. LITERATURE AND MATERIAL ARE DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE, EXTENDING TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO REQUESTS MATERIAL THROUGH MAIL OR VIRTUAL RESOURCES. DAWAH IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY MUSLIM AND AN HONOR TO FULFILL. OUR EFFORTS CONTINUE TO REACH PEOPLE WHO MIGHT HAVE NEVER CONSIDERED ISLAM. WE ARE PROOF THAT IT CAN BE, THAT THE JOURNEY MIGHT BE DIFFICULT BUT THAT IT IS FRUITFUL AND POSSIBLE. THE JOURNEY HAS BEEN TAKEN BY EVERY MEMBER, WHETHER BORN MUSLIM OR FOUND THROUGH OTHER'S EFFORTS OF DAWAH. THROUGH DIALOGUE AND EDUCATION, WE HOPE TO BRING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR FAITH AND BUILD A STRONGER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN CHICAGO.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $698,437
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $698,437

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $113,862
Other Expenses $116,315
TOTAL EXPENSES $116,315

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $698,437 N/A N/A
Expenses $116,315 N/A N/A
Net Income $582,122 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$33,000
Total Directors
3
$33,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER PAVLICEK PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$33,000 $0 $33,000
ALMA CAMPOS SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VILMANIA LOPEZ TREASURER 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $698,437 $116,315 $638,069 $582,122
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