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Blessing the Children International

EIN 38-3591372 • 501(c)3 • Kawkawlin, MI

Profile

To preach, teach and publish the Gospel through tangible measures of caring for orphans and widows in Ethiopia, send teams and missionaries to work with those less fortunatee and to minister in the local churches in Ethiopia and partnering with like-minded 501c3 organizations to do the same.

2265 Fraser RoadKawkawlin, MI 48631-9145

www.blessingthechildren.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$48,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-64%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$16,596

Down $28,992 (-64%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$8,763

Up $5,042 (+136%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$7,833

Down $34,034 (-81%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$145,936

Down $65,875 (-31%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$179,970

Down $1,883 (-1.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$34,034

Down $63,992 (-214%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2011: $65,661Liabilities 2011: $8,073Net Assets 2011: $57,5882011Assets 2012: $72,638Liabilities 2012: $4,890Net Assets 2012: $67,7482012Assets 2013: $11,618Liabilities 2013: $2,876Net Assets 2013: $8,7422013Assets 2014: $7,874Liabilities 2014: $2,877Net Assets 2014: $4,9972014Assets 2015: $37,030Liabilities 2015: $39,105Net Assets 2015: -$2,0752015Assets 2016: $19,043Liabilities 2016: $26,389Net Assets 2016: -$7,3462016Assets 2017: $12,501Liabilities 2017: $14,049Net Assets 2017: -$1,5482017Assets 2018: $16,093Liabilities 2018: $2,177Net Assets 2018: $13,9162018Assets 2019: $30,274Liabilities 2019: $5,754Net Assets 2019: $24,5202019Assets 2020: $24,268Liabilities 2020: $5,825Net Assets 2020: $18,4432020Assets 2021: $22,571Liabilities 2021: $6,570Net Assets 2021: $16,0012021Assets 2022: $18,113Liabilities 2022: $6,204Net Assets 2022: $11,9092022Assets 2023: $45,588Liabilities 2023: $3,721Net Assets 2023: $41,8672023Assets 2024: $16,596Liabilities 2024: $8,763Net Assets 2024: $7,8332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$16,596
Liabilities$8,763
Net Assets$7,833
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $294,405Expenses 2011: $249,263Net Income 2011: $45,1422011Revenue 2012: $359,466Expenses 2012: $349,306Net Income 2012: $10,1602012Revenue 2013: $290,379Expenses 2013: $349,385Net Income 2013: -$59,0062013Revenue 2014: $212,884Expenses 2014: $216,629Net Income 2014: -$3,7452014Revenue 2015: $185,214Expenses 2015: $192,286Net Income 2015: -$7,0722015Revenue 2016: $172,817Expenses 2016: $178,088Net Income 2016: -$5,2712016Revenue 2017: $158,193Expenses 2017: $152,395Net Income 2017: $5,7982017Revenue 2018: $202,052Expenses 2018: $186,588Net Income 2018: $15,4642018Revenue 2019: $161,436Expenses 2019: $150,855Net Income 2019: $10,5812019Revenue 2020: $174,849Expenses 2020: $180,926Net Income 2020: -$6,0772020Revenue 2021: $201,997Expenses 2021: $204,439Net Income 2021: -$2,4422021Revenue 2022: $211,379Expenses 2022: $215,471Net Income 2022: -$4,0922022Revenue 2023: $211,811Expenses 2023: $181,853Net Income 2023: $29,9582023Revenue 2024: $145,936Expenses 2024: $179,970Net Income 2024: -$34,0342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$145,936
Expenses$179,970
Net Income-$34,034
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$16,596
Liabilities
$8,763
Net assets
$7,833
Revenue
$145,936
Expenses
$179,970
Net income
-$34,034
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.09$0.08$1.46$1.80$0.34
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.04$0.42$2.12$1.82$0.30
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.18$0.06$0.12$2.11$2.15$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.07$0.16$2.02$2.04$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.06$0.18$1.75$1.81$0.06
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.06$0.25$1.61$1.51$0.11
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.14$2.02$1.87$0.15
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.14$0.02$1.58$1.52$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.26$0.07$1.73$1.78$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.37$0.39$0.02$1.85$1.92$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.03$0.05$2.13$2.17$0.04
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.03$0.09$2.90$3.49$0.59
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.73$0.05$0.68$3.59$3.49$0.10
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.08$0.58$2.94$2.49$0.45
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$183,028
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preach, teach and publish the Gospel through tangible measures of caring for orphans and widows in Ethiopia, send teams and missionaries to work with those less fortunatee and to minister in the local churches in Ethiopia and partnering with like-minded 501c3 organizations to do the same.

To preach, teach and publish the Gospel through tangible measures and caring for orphans and impoverished children, send teams and missionaries to work with the children and to minister in local churches.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,632$11,401▲ $5,769
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$39,956$5,195▼ $34,761
Total Assets$45,588$16,596▼ $28,992
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,721$8,763▲ $5,042
Total Liabilities$3,721$8,763▲ $5,042
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$41,867$7,833▼ $34,034
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$41,867$7,833▼ $34,034
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$45,588$16,596▼ $28,992
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Keith V StrawnPresidentPT$48,000$48,000
Melissa M CorneliusCorporate SecretaryPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel J LincolnVice President
Daniel L LincolnDirector
Jeffery EnglehartDirector
Nelson SalgadoDirector
Scott A GreenDirector
Tamara S ClarkeDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$131,616
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,320
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$131,616
Change in Net Assets
$-34,034
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$95,567
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$84,403
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$62,444$1,697-$64,141
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$12,000$48,000-$60,000
Other Salaries and Wages$15,578--$15,578
Occupancy$208$12,605-$12,813
Payroll Taxes$2,109$6,716-$8,825
Office Expenses$353$7,723-$8,076
Information Technology-$4,731-$4,731
Interest$40$3,543-$3,583
Conferences and Meetings$1,158--$1,158
Travel$670--$670
Fees for Services Accounting-$375-$375
Fees for Services Legal-$20-$20
Total Functional Expenses$94,560$85,410$0$179,970
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
6

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Middle East and North AfricaProgram ServicesProviding food, education and housing to orphans16-
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 was distributed via email and then reviewed and accepted during the annual meeting of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part V, Section C, Line 19

“The 990 for public inspection, conflict of interest policy, and other policies are posted on our public website and available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blessing the Children International
EIN
38-3591372
In Care Of
% Keith V Strawn
Phone
9894159224
Address
2265 Fraser Road, Kawkawlin, MI 48631-9145

Signing Officer

Name
Keith V Strawn
Title
President
Phone
9894159224
Signed
2025-05-27
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Keith V Strawn
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
8
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IV, Section A, Line 2

“Daniel J Lincoln Daniel L Lincoln are father/son, and Keith Strawn Melissa Cornelius are father/daughter”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Daniel J Lincoln Daniel L Lincoln are father/son, and Keith Strawn Melissa Cornelius are father/daughter
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 was distributed via email and then reviewed and accepted during the annual meeting of the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 990 for public inspection, conflict of interest policy, and other policies are posted on our public website and available upon written request.
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