Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp
- Assets
- $42.8m
- Revenue
- $76.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 131
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Founding
- 10/1987
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 54-1382657
Organization Overview
Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The organization was established in 1987. 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. As of 03/2024, Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp employed 131 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp 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 03/2024, Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp generated $76.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $82.7m during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.6%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp has awarded 161 individual grants totaling $7,737,052. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEMONSTRATE GOD'S LOVE BY ALLEVIATING HUMAN NEED AND SUFFERING WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTERNATIONAL RELIEF: DURING FY24, OB HELD INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL BRIGADES THAT PROVIDED FREE MEDICAL CARE INCLUDING GENERAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES. OB ALSO DISTRIBUTED MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD, WHICH WENT TO OUTFIT RESOURCE POOR AREAS BENEFITING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE. OB PROVIDED MANY LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES SUCH AS CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, CATARACT AND MORE TO THOSE IN NEED. FOR MORE DETAILS, SEE SCHEDULE O.
OB'S HUNGER STRIKE FORCE: IN THE UNITED STATES, OB'S FLEET OF HUNGER STRIKE FORCE TRACTOR-TRAILERS TRAVELED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 28 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES, GROWERS AND MANUFACTURERS, OB TAPS INTO AMERICA'S SURPLUS AND ACQUIRES CORPORATE DONATIONS OF FOOD STAPLES AND RELIEF PRODUCTS, DELIVERING MUCH-NEEDED FOOD AND RELIEF SUPPLIES TO DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES AND DISASTER VICTIMS. FOR MORE DETAILS, SEE SCHEDULE O.
A FIRST RESPONDER IN TIMES OF DISASTER, OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM RESPONDED TO 18 U.S. DISASTERS IN FY24. OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM ASSISTED VICTIMS OF WILDFIRES IN MAUI AS WELL AS TEXAS, FLOODING IN FLORIDA AND CALIFORNIA, ASSORTED STORMS AND TORNADOS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST AND SOUTHEAST, AND HURRICANE IDALIA IN FLORIDA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gordon P Robertson President/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Daugherty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl P Mcleskey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Melilli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Pentecost Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James R Barr Jr Vice President/cfo | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Affordable Logistics Services Equipment Refurbishment | 3/30/24 | $128,934 |
Roslan & Associates Pr Llc Public Relations | 3/30/24 | $122,760 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $9,266,673 |
| Government grants | $106,967 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,812,065 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $42,279,493 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $75,185,705 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,568,168 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,424 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $76,769,441 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,417,135 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,943,696 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,245,928 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $755,349 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $393,973 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,302,603 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,598 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,481,689 |
| Payroll taxes | $743,395 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $99,688 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $104,846 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $846,328 |
| Advertising and promotion | $428,524 |
| Office expenses | $1,216,052 |
| Information technology | $211,297 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,618,388 |
| Travel | $1,605,785 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $77,639 |
| Interest | $34,405 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $911,618 |
| Insurance | $906,632 |
| All other expenses | $946,784 |
| Total functional expenses | $82,665,551 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230,831 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,106,179 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,607,639 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $356,939 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,214,366 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $901,408 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,222,031 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,191,242 |
| Total assets | $42,830,635 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,575,429 |
| 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 | $720,147 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,590,962 |
| Total liabilities | $8,886,538 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,000,504 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,943,593 |
| 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 | $42,830,635 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp has awarded $1,415,047 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OPERATION BLESSING DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF | $330,380 |
MERCY UNLIMITED INC PURPOSE: OHIO TORNADO RELIEF | $40,000 |
FAMILY LIFE CENTER PURPOSE: HAWAII FIRE RELIEF | $1,028,000 |
VIRGINIA SYMPHONY PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF MESSIAH | $16,667 |