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Pjam Inc

EIN 33-0811596 · Chula Vista, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PJAM, INC. IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY SERVES ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS A CO-MEMBER WITH METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO IN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES THAT ARE THE GENERAL PARTNERS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS RECEIVING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS AND OTHER PUBLIC FINANCING FOR THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Income
$8,102
Spending
$26,941
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $24,799 spent. PJAM, INC. IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY SERVES ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS A CO-MEMBER WITH METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO IN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES THAT ARE THE GENERAL PARTNERS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS RECEIVING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS AND OTHER PUBLIC FINANCING FOR THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. PJAM, INC. RECENTLY BECAME A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, EACH OF WHICH SERVES AS THE MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER FOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS THAT OWN, DEVELOP, AND OPERATE four AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA: MAAC WORTHINGTON DEL SOL FAMILY APARTMENTS MGP, LLC, VILLA LAKESHORE MGP 2020 LLC, MAAC WORTHINGTON LA LUNA FAMILY APARTMENTS MGP LLC, and MAAC laurel tree mgp llc.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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