Blessed Earth Inc is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Blessed Earth Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blessed Earth Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Blessed Earth Inc generated $152.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP OF ALL CREATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AN EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT INSPIRES AND EQUIPS FAITH COMMUNITIES TO BECOME BETTER STEWARDS OF THE EARTH
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Matthew Sleeth President | Officer | 40 | $160,200 |
Nancy Sleeth Vice President | Officer | 40 | $149,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,781 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $111,781 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $152,471 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,207 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $16,234 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $309,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $309,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,429 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,233 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,739 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,958 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,705 |
| Information technology | $4,041 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,263 |
| Travel | $19,256 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,486 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $72,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $533,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,344,895 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,412,166 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,025 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,025 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,411,141 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,412,166 |
Over the last fiscal year, Blessed Earth Inc has awarded $106,611 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HAWTHORNE FOUR SQ PURPOSE: MISSION OF BLESSED EARTH | $30,396 |
PLANT WITH PURPOSE PURPOSE: MISSION OF BLESSED EARTH | $42,000 |
BLESSED EARTH TN PURPOSE: MISSION OF BLESSED EARTH | $34,215 |