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Blessman Medical Ministries Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 42-1523757

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 21, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.BLESSMANINTERNATIONAL.ORG

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2557 106th StreetUrbandale, IA 50322

(515) 343-5920

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

70th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$785

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

56%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

62%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$858,805

Up $307,867 (+56%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$707,571

Up $240,875 (+52%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$151,234

Up $66,992 (+80%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,783,986

Up $684,198 (+62%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,555,069

Up $686,781 (+79%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$228,917

Down $2,583 (-1.1%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $361,955Liabilities 2010: $22Net Assets 2010: $361,9332010Assets 2011: $278,762Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $278,7622011Assets 2012: $200,392Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $200,3922012Assets 2013: $202,580Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $202,5802013Assets 2014: $282,087Liabilities 2014: $106,000Net Assets 2014: $176,0872014Assets 2015: $335,196Liabilities 2015: $100,000Net Assets 2015: $235,1962015Assets 2016: $550,938Liabilities 2016: $84,242Net Assets 2016: $466,6962016Assets 2017: $858,805Liabilities 2017: $151,234Net Assets 2017: $707,5712017Assets 2018: $937,250Liabilities 2018: $211,293Net Assets 2018: $725,9572018Assets 2019: $875,337Liabilities 2019: $143,080Net Assets 2019: $732,2572019Assets 2020: $693,663Liabilities 2020: $103,591Net Assets 2020: $590,0722020Assets 2021: $1,710,077Liabilities 2021: $59,506Net Assets 2021: $1,650,5712021Assets 2022: $1,567,526Liabilities 2022: $116,386Net Assets 2022: $1,451,1402022Assets 2023: $1,887,984Liabilities 2023: $145,212Net Assets 2023: $1,742,7722023Assets 2024: $2,194,938Liabilities 2024: $75,431Net Assets 2024: $2,119,5072024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$858,805
Liabilities$151,234
Net Assets$707,571
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $824,8412010Expenses 2011: $953,6222011Expenses 2012: $1,078,3692012Revenue 2013: $1,210,962Expenses 2013: $1,208,774Net Income 2013: $2,1882013Revenue 2014: $1,138,595Expenses 2014: $1,159,122Net Income 2014: -$20,5272014Revenue 2015: $1,385,994Expenses 2015: $1,326,885Net Income 2015: $59,1092015Revenue 2016: $1,099,788Expenses 2016: $868,288Net Income 2016: $231,5002016Revenue 2017: $1,783,986Expenses 2017: $1,555,069Net Income 2017: $228,9172017Revenue 2018: $1,659,560Expenses 2018: $1,624,952Net Income 2018: $34,6082018Revenue 2019: $1,667,140Expenses 2019: $1,698,446Net Income 2019: -$31,3062019Revenue 2020: $1,542,401Expenses 2020: $1,718,051Net Income 2020: -$175,6502020Revenue 2021: $2,674,746Expenses 2021: $2,242,452Net Income 2021: $432,2942021Revenue 2022: $2,352,480Expenses 2022: $2,358,902Net Income 2022: -$6,4222022Revenue 2023: $3,254,072Expenses 2023: $3,119,777Net Income 2023: $134,2952023Revenue 2024: $3,919,027Expenses 2024: $3,645,424Net Income 2024: $273,6032024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,783,986
Expenses$1,555,069
Net Income$228,917
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 21, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,816,225
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Blessman international, inc., exists to help meet the physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of the people of southern africa with special attention to children, by providing nutritional support, housing, skills training, pastoral training, and supportive projects for the community.

Blessman international, inc., their donors and volunteers bring to south african children and their families god's love and eternal hope through faith formation and locally sustainable programs that feed hungry people, foster food-secure communities, offer dignity through provision of basic water and sanitation, and provide opportunities for child development and learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$469,861$544,935▲ $75,074
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$33,806$46,503▲ $12,697
Receivables From Officers Etc-$9,092-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$17,615$1,550▼ $16,065
Total Assets$550,938$858,805▲ $307,867
Other Assets Total$29,656$256,725▲ $227,069
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$53,828$99,093▲ $45,265
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,414$52,141▲ $21,727
Total Liabilities$84,242$151,234▲ $66,992
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$286,977$493,663▲ $206,686
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$179,719$175,073▼ $4,646
Permanently Rstr Net Assets-$38,835-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$466,696$707,571▲ $240,875
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$550,938$858,805▲ $307,867

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,216$49,147$60,363
Leasehold Improvements$35,287$18,607$53,894
Other Assets Org$195,401--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017-$38,835▲ $5,864-$44,699
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
James L BlessmanChairman/CEOFT$785$785
C Beth BlessmanDirectorPT$785$785

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Randy JensenVice Chairman
Barbara HalversonDirector
Dick MathsonDirector
Jen MainDirector
Julie FiskeDirector
Lee HolmesDirector
Mark VandertuigDirector
Nate DavisDirector
Forrest Ridgway IiiSecretary
Jeff OstranderTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,650,013
Program Service Revenue
$133,687
Investment Income
$286
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$228,917

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Food Inventory1$475,200Comparable Sales
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$36,000Comparable Sales
Total Noncash Contributions2$511,200-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$992,550
Other Expenses$283,535
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$278,984
Total Fundraising Expense$113,343
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$992,550--$992,550
Other Salaries and Wages$5,574$192,731$32,043$230,348
Travel$108,577$20,744$5,192$134,513
Fees for Services Legal-$8,280$24,731$33,011
Other Employee Benefits$738$25,523$4,243$30,504
Office Expenses$228$20,049$9,544$29,821
Advertising$289$800$24,712$25,801
Information Technology-$21,572-$21,572
Payroll Taxes$400$13,827$2,299$16,526
All Other Expenses$317$5,984$4,238$10,539
Depreciation Depletion-$4,791-$4,791
Other Expenses$851$4,201$3,121$3,121
Insurance-$2,617-$2,617
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39$1,344$223$1,606
Interest-$1,225-$1,225
Total Functional Expenses$1,109,563$332,163$113,343$1,555,069
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
2
Spending
$992,550

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AfricaFeeding and Housing of Orphans, Coordination of Medical/construction Mission TripsCoordinates Trips and Manages Ministry Operations02$992,550
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$32,239
Fundraising Gross Income$32,239
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Gala$423,504$32,239$11,292$20,947
Total Events$423,504$32,239$32,239$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$9,092-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Revenue$99,093
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 A, Line 2

“Jim blessman, board chairman and ceo, is married to beth blessman, board director. Dustin blessman, son of jim and beth blessman, is employed by the organization and serves as the president of the board of trustees of blessman international south africa.”

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

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the financial statements and information provided by the finance department of the organization. Copies of the final form 990 are emailed to each board member prior to the filing deadline. Board members are asked to review the return individually and to contact the preparer, other board members, and/or executive officers with any questions or concerns. Any necessary edits are made and a final form presented to the full board of directors for its approval and authorization to complete the filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annually, each decision maker (e.g. Directors, officers, and other employees who can influence the actions of the organization or its board, or make commitments on their behalf) is required to complete and sign the annual conflicts of interest form confirming that all conflicts and potential conflicts existing during the prior year, or currently existing, have been disclosed. Additionally, the organization regularly monitors compliance by calling for any conflicts of interest at the beginning of each board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The president and ceo of blessman international, inc. Currently serves the organization without compensation. The compensation review and approval policy adopted by the board of directors establishes a compensation committee of persons independent of the ceo and key employees. The compensation committee will evaluate the salary of key employees, and the ceo at such time the ceo may become compensated. The compensation committee will use comparable salary data from other organizations of similar size and scope. The compensation committee will document their research and deliberations and bring a salary recommendations to the board for deliberation and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“To create an atmosphere of trust and transparency with the general public, certain reporting not required by the irs is provided on our website for public inspection including, but not limited to: 1. Form 990 annual report 2. Organization's vision and mission statement 3. List of board of directors members 4. List of key staff members and contact information 5. Conflict of interest policy 6. Internet privacy policy 7. Whistleblower protection policy 8. Donor bill of rights”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blessman International Inc
EIN
42-1523757
Phone
5153435920
Address
2557 106TH STREET, URBANDALE, IA 50322

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Ostrander
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5153435920
Signed
2018-06-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Ostrander
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
9
Volunteers
128

Preparer

Firm
Brooks Lodden Pc
Address
1441 29TH STREET STE 305, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-1357
Preparer
Anthony Wagner
Phone
5152237300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Change in value of beneficial interest 11,958.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Blessman international has adopted a distribution and spending policy to ensure adherence to donor restrictions and to allow use of a portion of the endowment to support the operations of blessman international, inc.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0SOUTH AFRICAN VOLUNTEER IMMERSION EXPERIENCESBLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. OPERATES IN-COUNTRY LOGISTICS AND LODGING FOR ITS VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND GUESTS. OVER 120 AMERICANS MAKE A TRIP TO ITS CAMPUS EACH YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK OF BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH SERVICES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WATER AND SANITATION BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. OFFERS DIGNITY TO SOUTH AFRICA'S CHILDREN THROUGH PROVISION OF BASIC WATER AND SANITATION FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS LIKE HY-VEE SUPER MARKETS AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL TO CONSTRUCT OR REVITALIZE WELLS AND WATER SYSTEMS AT RURAL SCHOOLS. IN 2017 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED COMPLETE WATER SYSTEMS TO 19 SCHOOLS, AND PLANS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 5 SYSTEMS IN 2018.IN 2017, BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. ALSO CONSTRUCTED 30 NEW TOILET UNITS AT RURAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS; PROVIDING CLEAN, SAFE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES TO DANGEROUS PIT TOILETS. THESE FACILITIES SERVE OVER 1,200 CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA. THERE ARE PLANS TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITIONAL 50 TOILET UNITS IN 2018, IMPACTING AN ADDITIONAL 2,000 CHILDREN. THE TOILETS ARE WATERLESS, ODORLESS, BUILT TO LAST MORE THAN 50 YEARS, AND INCLUDE HANDWASHING STATIONS WHEN WATER IS AVAILABLE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0IN ADDITION TO OPERATING ITS OWN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FEEDING CENTER, BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER CHILD CENTERS THAT RECEIVE LITTLE TO NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CENTERS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN IN THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE. CENTERS SUPPORTED BY BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RECEIVE FORTIFIED RICE AND SOY MEALS AND SOME GAME MEAT AT NO COST. A LIMITED AMOUNT OF FRESH PRODUCE GROWN AT THE BLESSMAN FOOD PRODUCTION FARM IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY VENTERS AT MARKET OR SUBSIDIZED COST. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DRILLED 4 WELLS AND BUILT 10 TOILETS AT 2 OF THESE LOCATIONS WITH PLANS TO BUILD MORE AS NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED. IN 2017, THE ORGANIZATION STARTED TWO PILOT SCHOOL GARDENS WITH PLANS TO ESTABLISH MORE IN 2018 THROUGH ITS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING PROGRAM, "TEACH A CHILD TO FISH". THIS PROGRAM GIVES SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN FOOD SECURITY. ADDITIONALLY, BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. STRIVES TO SERVE THE SPIRITUAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAITH FORMATION AND WORSHIP, AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL MENTORING AND DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$858,805
Liabilities
$151,234
Net assets
$707,571
Revenue
$1,783,986
Expenses
$1,555,069
Net income
$228,917
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.19$0.08$2.12$3.92$3.65$0.27
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.89$0.15$1.74$3.25$3.12$0.13
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.57$0.12$1.45$2.35$2.36$0.01
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.71$0.06$1.65$2.67$2.24$0.43
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.69$0.10$0.59$1.54$1.72$0.18
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.14$0.73$1.67$1.70$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.94$0.21$0.73$1.66$1.62$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.15$0.71$1.78$1.56$0.23
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.08$0.47$1.10$0.87$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.10$0.24$1.39$1.33$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.11$0.18$1.14$1.16$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$1.21$1.21$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.00$0.20$1.08
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.95
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.82