Blessman International Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Urbandale, IA
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 42-1523757
Organization Overview
Blessman International Inc is located in Urbandale, IA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (G19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Blessman International Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blessman International 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 12/2022, Blessman International Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC., EXISTS TO HELP MEET THE PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CHILDREN, BY PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, HOUSING, SKILLS TRAINING, PASTORAL TRAINING, AND BASIC NECESSITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLESSMAN EXECUTES THEIR MISSION BY RAISING FUNDS AND MAKING REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS TO BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA (BLESSMAN SA), A SOUTH AFRICAN NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION. FUNDING FROM BLESSMAN IN 2022 PROVIDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 27 NEW TOILET UNITS AT RURAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. THE SPORTS COMPLEX CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A GOSPEL-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY SPORTS COMPETITION IN SOCCER AND NET BALL. LIGHTS WERE INSTALLED WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MUSCO LIGHTING WHICH ALLOWS THE USE OF THE FACILITY AT NIGHT. BLESSMAN ALSO DISTRIBUTED 5900 REUSEABLE FEMININE HYGIENE KITS TO GIRLS, 260 PAIRS OF SHOES, AND 360 PAIRS OF EYE GLASS TO SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN THE CELEBRATE RECOVERY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW AND WE CURRENTLY HAVE 200 YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDING WEEKLY MEETINGS TO COMBAT ADDICTIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, HURTS, AND HANGUPS. WE CONTINUE TO DRILL WELLS TO SUPPLY NEEDED DRINKING WATER TO SCHOOLS AND HAVE DRILLED AN ADDITIONAL 14 WELLS IN 2022, INCLUDING WATER METERS TO RECORD THE AMOUNT OF WATER SUPPLIED. WE CONTINUE THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM (ONE CHILD AT A TIME) WHERE SPONSORS FROM THE US CAN SPONSOR A CHILD FOR $31/MONTH OR $372/YEAR TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. CURRENTLY, 90 CHILDREN ARE SPONSORED WITH THE GOAL TO HAVE 200 CHILDREN SPONSORED BY THE END OF 2023. BLESSMAN HAS A CONNECTION OF11 FEEDING HUBS THROUGHOUT SOUTH AFRICA, ESWATINI, AND LESOTHO THAT ALLOWS US TO FEED 60,000 CHILDREN 3-5 MEALS EACH WEEK. WE ALSO HOST TRAINING TO INSTRUCT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON GROWING GARDENS AT SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND AT THEIR HOMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Vanderpool Top Financial Officer | Officer | 20 | $23,157 |
C Beth Blessman Director | Trustee | 30 | $7,200 |
James L Blessman Chairman/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Forrest Ridgway III Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeff Ostrander Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Halverson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $232,394 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,074,535 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,026,360 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,306,929 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,068 |
| 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 | -$22,517 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,352,480 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,824,060 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $269,763 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,822 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,888 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,046 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,359 |
| Advertising and promotion | $52,934 |
| Office expenses | $14,565 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,470 |
| Travel | $46,424 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,298 |
| Insurance | $12,165 |
| All other expenses | $209 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,358,902 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $413,221 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,095 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $30,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $48,054 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,913 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,001,243 |
| Total assets | $1,567,526 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,339 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $63,735 |
| 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 | $11,312 |
| Total liabilities | $116,386 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,068,659 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $382,481 |
| 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 | $1,567,526 |