Blessings International
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Founding
- 10/1981
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 73-1130590
Organization Overview
Blessings International is located in Broken Arrow, OK. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Blessings International employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blessings International 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 08/2022, Blessings International generated $3.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 08/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Blessings International has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $570,544. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLESSINGS INTERNATIONAL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO HEAL THE HURTING BY PROVIDING PHARMACEUTICALS, VITAMINS, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO TRAVELING MEDICAL TEAMS AND LOCAL CLINICS; TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY TREATING THE POOR AND VICTIMS OF ENDEMIC MEDICAL PROBLEMS, DISEASE, OR OVERWHELMING DISASTERS; TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEDICINE FOR SHORT-TERM MEDICAL TEAMS, PERMANENT FOREIGN CLINICS, US CHARITABLE CLINICS, AND DISASTER RELIEF.
ALLOCATED OVERHEAD COSTS FOR RELIEF PROGRAMS, DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS DIRECTED BY BLESSINGS INTERNATIONAL, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, SALARIES, AND WAGES.
GIFTS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTION COSTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barry R Ewy Pharmd JD Mha President | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $190,185 |
Laura Berry Dev Director | 45 | $134,740 | |
Bernie Morris CFO | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $99,625 |
Rita Chamberlin Dph Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Smith EA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Clay Powell MD MPH Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $255,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $273,189 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,789 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,321,484 |
| Investment income | $49,535 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,899,748 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $120,918 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,540,841 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $492,086 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,892 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $537,098 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,068 |
| Other employee benefits | $57,287 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,562 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,640 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,384 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,742 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,317 |
| Office expenses | $78,879 |
| Information technology | $42,905 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,010 |
| Travel | $13,552 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,755 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,506 |
| Insurance | $35,795 |
| All other expenses | -$151,448 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,368,894 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $618,092 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $226,746 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $138,328 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,146,388 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $359,175 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,613 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,466,639 |
| Total assets | $7,020,981 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,385 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $129,529 |
| 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 | $1,814 |
| Total liabilities | $236,728 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,686,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,643 |
| 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 | $7,020,981 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Blessings International has awarded $28,471 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Ooltewah, TN | | $8,230 |
Lees Summit, MO | | $8,029 |
Birmingham, AL | | $6,929 |
Beaumont, TX | | $5,283 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Blessings International has recieved totaling $17,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Advisors Charitable Gift Fund Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: General Support | $15,000 |
Bill And Claudia Abernathyfoundation Inc Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Vitantonio Foundation Inc Aurora, OH PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RELIEF | $1,000 |
The Jerry M & Charlene B Graham Christian Medical Foundation Inc Madison, AL PURPOSE: VARIOUS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Hands Relief Inc Arlington, TX | $2,480,716 | $16,870,671 |
English Language Institute In China Fort Collins, CO | $10,835,190 | $18,809,399 |
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Of Usa Inc Houston, TX | $8,311,702 | $8,920,976 |
Thinkwell Institute Leander, TX | $7,820,043 | $8,446,076 |
Reach Now International Inc Tulsa, OK | $23,892 | $8,518,045 |
Medical Benevolence Foundation Houston, TX | $13,521,157 | $7,702,222 |
Engineers Without Borders Usa Inc Denver, CO | $11,070,406 | $9,132,500 |
Conflict And Development Research Fund Castroville, TX | $3,738,303 | $60,944 |
Faith In Practice Houston, TX | $14,021,764 | $10,305,990 |
Millennium Relief And Development Services Inc Bellaire, TX | $1,985,456 | $5,779,466 |
Bridges To Prosperity Inc Denver, CO | $3,237,840 | $5,375,826 |
Blessings International Broken Arrow, OK | $7,020,981 | $3,899,748 |