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Operation Blessing International

Breaking the cycle of suffering

three stars

87.56

977 Centerville Turnpike Virginia Beach, VA 23463
tel: (800) 730-2537   Web Site
EIN: 54-1382657

Board Leadership
MG Robertson
Chairman

CEO
Bill Horan
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.56 three stars
  Financial 82.42 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

82.42

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 98.9%
  Administrative Expenses 0.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.02
  Program Expenses Growth 4.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 85.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Operation Blessing International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Operation Blessing International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Operation Blessing International (VA) 87.56 three stars
World Medical Relief (MI) 91.03 four stars
Operation USA (CA) 92.92 four stars
Vitamin Angels (CA) 98.23 four stars
Direct Relief (CA) 100.00 four stars

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Founded in 1978, Operation Blessing International (OBI) demonstrates God's love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Through core programs of disaster relief, medical aid, hunger relief, orphan care, water wells and community development, OBI is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Operation Blessing International has touched the lives of more than 209.3 million people in 105 countries and all 50 states, providing goods and services valued at more than $1.7 billion.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $293,570,805
   Federated Campaigns $69,298
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $10,711,801
   Government Grants $3,030,891
Total Contributions $307,382,795
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $307,382,795
   Other Revenue $231,824
TOTAL REVENUE $307,614,619
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $304,780,777
   Administrative Expenses $1,097,564
   Fundraising Expenses $2,345,640
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $308,223,981
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-609,362
   
Net Assets $6,389,760

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
International Relief $215,086,774 70.6%
OBI's Hunger Strike Force $87,231,721 28.6%
Disaster Response $2,462,282 0.8%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-03 07/01/2017 87.56 three stars
2015-03 06/01/2016 88.54 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-03 10/01/2015 96.39 four stars
2014-03 09/01/2015 95.41 four stars
2013-03 10/01/2014 92.12 four stars
2013-03 07/01/2014 91.30 four stars
2012-03 08/01/2013 86.22 three stars
2011-03 09/01/2012 84.49 three stars
2010-03 02/01/2012 94.60 four stars
2010-03 09/20/2011 88.10 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-03 06/01/2011 92.37 four stars
2009-03 09/01/2010 92.41 four stars
2008-03 07/01/2009 92.41 four stars
2007-03 10/01/2008 91.95 four stars
2006-03 06/01/2007 94.94 four stars
2005-03 06/01/2006 92.43 four stars
2004-03 08/01/2005 92.44 four stars
2003-03 07/01/2004 82.52 three stars
2002-03 08/01/2003 91.15 four stars
2001-03 10/15/2002 91.47 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 54-1382657
Name in IRS Master File OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT CORP
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1987
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End March
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • March, 2016
  • March, 2015
  • March, 2014
  • March, 2013
  • March, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$333,059 0.10% William F. Horan President, COO

Founded in 1978, Operation Blessing International (OBI) demonstrates God's love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Through core programs of disaster relief, medical aid, hunger relief, orphan care, water wells and community development, OBI is dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Operation Blessing International has touched the lives of more than 209.3 million people in 105 countries and all 50 states, providing goods and services valued at more than $1.7 billion.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Operation Blessing International (VA) 87.56 three stars
International Eye Foundation (MD) 91.90 four stars
Global Links (PA) 87.62 three stars
Medical Bridges (TX) 98.23 four stars
Central American Medical Outreach (OH) 85.43 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Operation Blessing International
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
tel: (800) 730-2537
fax: (757) 226-3657
EIN: 54-1382657

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 2636
Virginia Beach, VA 23450

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Board Leadership

MG Robertson
Chairman

CEO

Bill Horan
President

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