Bless Vietnam Initiative
- Assets
- $27.1k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1911299
Organization Overview
Bless Vietnam Initiative is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bless Vietnam Initiative 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 12/2021, Bless Vietnam Initiative generated $136.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $128.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLESS VIETNAM INITIATIVE ("BVI") SEEKS TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN EVANGELISTIC AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHURCHES BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. IT HOPES TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN CHURCH LEADERS, DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS, HUMANITARIAN AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND AID TO INDIVIDUALS IN UNDERPRIVILEGED AREAS OF VIETNAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
FIVE EMERGING LEADER CONFERENCES INCLUDING THREE IN NORTH AND TWO IN SOUTH VIETNAM THAT PROVIDED BIBLE UNDERSTANDING AND CHURCH LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO 50 YOUNG PASTORS WHOSE AGES ARE FROM 25 TO 40.
SALT EVENTS INCLUDED TEACHING TRAINERS AND A CERTIFICATION CONTEST, THAT RESULTED AWARDING 112 SALT CERTIFICATES TO PEOPLE WHO WERE TRAINED BY THEIR INDIGENOUS TRAINERS.
AWANA CONFERENCES EQUIPPED 300 CLUB DIRECTORS FOR 200 AWANA CLUBS IN COUNTRY AND SHARED THE VISION OF 4/14 WINDOW TO HUNDREDS OF CHURCH LEADERS IN HANOI AND HO CHI MINH CITY. IT IS VERY A DYNAMIC MINISTRY THAT DRAWS THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN COMING TO THE CHURCH EVERY WEEK. THERE ARE 200 CLUBS OPERATING FROM BORDER OF CHINA TO THAILAND GULF OF SOUTH VIETNAM RIGHT NOW. BVI PARTNERED WITH AWANA INTERNATION, THE COMPASS CHURCH AND MANY CHURCHES, ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THE COMPAIGN OF 1 MILLION VIETNAMESE KIDS FOR CHRIST BY 2020.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew D Lam Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
Mike Collier Board Advisor | 3 | $0 | |
Nhieu Ly Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Robert Jacob Board Advisor | 1 | $0 | |
Phyllis Pringle Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Quang Nguyen CEO | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,324 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $136,324 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $33,986 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $14,400 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $79,708 |
| Total expenses | $128,094 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $27,114 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $27,114 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $27,114 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bless Vietnam Initiative has recieved totaling $5,696.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,696 |
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