Blessman International Inc

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 12/2021, Blessman International Inc employed 10 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 12/2021, Blessman International Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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 2021 PROVIDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 24 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 500 REUSEABLE FEMININE HYGIENE KITS TO GIRLS. 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. BY THE END OF 2022, OUR GOAL IS TO SERVE ADULTS IN A POLOKWANE CHURCH AND PRISON. WE CONTINUE TO DRILL WELLS TO SUPPLY NEEDED DRINKING WATER TO SCHOOLS AND HAVE DRILLED AN ADDITIONAL 6 WELLS IN 2021, 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 $365/YEAR TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. CURRENTLY, 80 CHILDREN ARE SPONSORED WITH THE GOAL TO HAVE 200 CHILDREN SPONSORED BY THE END OF 2023. BLESSMAN HAS A CONNECTION OF 8 FEEDING HUBS THROUGHOUT SOUTH AFRICA AND ESWATINI 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)Compensation
C Beth Blessman
Director
$7,200
James L Blessman
Chairman/ceo
$0
Jeff Ostrander
Treasurer
$0
Forrest Ridgway III
Vice Chairman
$0
Barbara Halverson
Secretary
$0
Steve Lapour Starting January
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$352,518
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,338,178
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,278,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,690,696
Total Program Service Revenue$4,715
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 -$20,900
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $235
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,674,746

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Blessman International Inc has recieved totaling $100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Audubon State Bank Charitable Foundation

Audubon, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$86,411
Earnings$10,208
Ending Balance$96,619

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