Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc

The information for Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc is as of the organization's most recent filing in December 2020. This organization is located in Odon, IN. It has been in existence for 10 years, following its founding in 2010.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc has an NTEE code of P20, which tells us that it is classified under Human Services and more specifically as a Human Service Organization. The NTEE describes Human Service Organizations as organizations that provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families. This type of organization typically provides services from the P section in combination with services described in other sections.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. This organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

The mission of Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc is to support overseas missions projects for the relief of the poor, the distressed, the underprivileged, and religious and charitable activities abroad.

Program Areas

Program Area 1: BRIC operates a medical and dental clinic in the Dominican Republic with the purpose of ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the general public. During the year, several thousand people were served at or through clinic operations, with minimal fees charged for services and most medicine dispensed at no charge to the patients.

Program Area 2: BRIC Drills Wells for communities and other charitable organizations in Haiti. During the year, BRIC drilled 27 wells, with fees charged to help offset the costs of the drilling program. It is estimated that 13,500 people will be served with these wells on a continuing basis, providing a major focus of BRIC's program activities in Haiti.

Program Area 3: BRIC operates a Girls Discipleship Program in Leogane with the purpose of sharing the redeeming love of Jesus Christ to disadvantaged girls in Haiti and providing occupational training so they can contribute to their society while earning an income for themselves and their families.

Organization Staffing

Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc has 4 employees, none of whom were paid more than $100k according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing. Supporting the paid staff are 25 volunteers.

Board Governance

Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc is well-governed with 7 voting members and 6 independent members. There are no potential conflicts of interest, and the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy that requires disclosure of conflicts. Unfortunately, Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc does not have a written whistleblower policy or document retention policy, and does not substantiate and review leadership or officer's salaries. However, the organization does provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing.

Organization Growth

Overall, it appears that Blue Ridge Intl For Christ Inc Inc has experienced a decrease in growth over the 2015 to 2020 time period. Contributions & Grants Received, Program Service Revenue, and Total Revenue all decreased, while Total Employees and Employee Salaries decreased as well. However, there was an increase in Investment Income and Other Revenue, as well as an increase in the number of volunteers.