Operation Blessing

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Summary



Operation Blessing is a nonprofit, humanitarian organization dedicated to partnering with YOU to demonstrate God's love by alleviating human suffering in the U.S. and around the world. For more than 40 years, your love has shown through OB as together we've provided hunger relief, medical care, clean water, and disaster relief to millions around the world.

Through compassionate, efficient, and locally-focused programs we are able to target the specific needs of those we serve and provide a gateway for our partners to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus for those who are suffering and in need.


Contact information

Mailing address:
Operation Blessing
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463

Website: www.ob.org

Phone: 800-730-2537

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 541382657

CEO/President: Gordon Robertson

Chairman:

Board size: 6

Founder: Pat Robertson

Ruling year: 1987

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 03/31

Member of ECFA: Yes

Member of ECFA since: 1995


Purpose

Operation Blessing is on the frontlines providing relief in real time for those hurting in the U.S. and around the world.

By implementing programs that provide hunger relief, medical aid, disaster relief, clean water, and more, Operation Blessing has touched the lives of millions of people in more than 90 countries and territories, including the United States."

Founded on November 14, 1978, Operation Blessing is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and all contributions are tax deductible.


Mission statement

Operation Blessing and our partners are dedicated to demonstrating God's love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world.


Statement of faith

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Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Relief and Development

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating202 of 110724 of 104
Fund acquisition rating518 of 110851 of 104
Resource allocation rating183 of 110815 of 104
Asset utilization rating340 of 110741 of 104

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
6%6%4%2%2%2%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
6%6%4%2%2%2%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
99%98%99%100%100%100%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
6%6%4%3%2%3%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
1%2%1%0%0%0%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
86%93%95%96%97%96%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
100%108%97%87%92%93%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
87%100%92%84%89%90%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
0%-8%3%13%8%7%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
2%-17%7%33%28%34%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
7%1%1%1%1%1%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
1.521.931.571.812.402.31
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.261.181.211.041.041.02
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
2.002.271.891.882.502.36
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
13.8323.1233.6949.2538.3033.49
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.070.040.030.020.030.03
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
5.115.066.166.254.684.93
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
8%21%28%20%30%48%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%2%2%1%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
55%41%46%44%29%23%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20242023202220212020
Cash$29,337,010$34,115,910$30,595,647$19,275,710$14,613,066
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$7,080,352$12,096,142$14,156,226$14,482,443$18,528,829
Short-term investments$0$0$19,951$111,278$0
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$36,417,362$46,212,052$44,771,824$33,869,431$33,141,895
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$1,222,031$1,959,676$1,277,309$916,146$584,701
Other long-term assets$5,191,242$7,524,776$467,381$501,166$206,271
Total long-term assets$6,413,273$9,484,452$1,744,690$1,417,312$790,972
Total assets$42,830,635$55,696,504$46,516,514$35,286,743$33,932,867
 
Liabilities20242023202220212020
Payables and accrued expenses$1,575,429$1,371,876$909,150$884,335$989,590
Other current liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total current liabilities$1,575,429$1,371,876$909,150$884,335$989,590
Debt$720,147$951,565$333,980$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$6,590,962$13,532,856$8,157,739$9,590,868$15,174,629
Total long-term liabilities$7,311,109$14,484,421$8,491,719$9,590,868$15,174,629
Total liabilities$8,886,538$15,856,297$9,400,869$10,475,203$16,164,219
 
Net assets20242023202220212020
Without donor restrictions$16,000,504$14,536,499$15,534,024$11,574,762$4,230,155
With donor restrictions$17,943,593$25,303,708$21,581,621$13,236,778$13,538,493
Net assets$33,944,097$39,840,207$37,115,645$24,811,540$17,768,648
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20242023202220212020
Total contributions$75,185,705$89,463,232$96,471,241$91,555,592$84,080,354
Program service revenue$0$0$0$0$0
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$1,565,744$580,209$8,873$1,322$198,574
Other revenue$17,992$38,105$722$10,427$46,577
Total other revenue$1,583,736$618,314$9,595$11,749$245,151
Total revenue$76,769,441$90,081,546$96,480,836$91,567,341$84,325,505
 
Expenses20242023202220212020
Program services$76,917,751$82,716,385$80,973,332$81,693,288$75,512,096
Management and general$1,146,969$843,485$794,846$859,273$809,215
Fundraising$4,600,831$3,797,114$2,408,553$1,971,888$1,990,224
Total expenses$82,665,551$87,356,984$84,176,731$84,524,449$78,311,535
 
Change in net assets20242023202220212020
Surplus (deficit)($5,896,110)$2,724,562$12,304,105$7,042,892$6,013,970
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets($5,896,110)$2,724,562$12,304,105$7,042,892$6,013,970

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Gordon P RobertsonPresident/Director$667,539
James R Barr JrVice President/CFO$300,754
Marvin B EdwardsVice President$277,710
Randy J MorellSecretary$253,108
Drew P Friedrich IIIChief Operating Officer$219,887
Steven W O'GradyVice President (until 2/13/24)$184,171
Ronda F ShermanVice President$177,206
Jeffrey C WestlingChief of Staff (until 2/13/24)$174,086
Holly E CombsDir Integrated Media$140,650
Anthony S LloydSr. Dir. - U.s. Disaster Rel.$122,477
Bridget HartRegional Philanthropy Mgr$122,186
Chase DelansDir International Programs$116,731
Mason PigueDir Intl Disaster Relief$101,412

Compensation data as of: 3/31/2024


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History

Operation Blessing was founded on November 14, 1978. In the four decades since, Operation Blessing supporters like you have reached millions around the world with live-saving and life-changing aid. Operation Blessing's mission is to show God's love by alleviating human suffering with powerful humanitarian aid wherever it's needed most. Truly, Operation Blessing's faithful partners have been an incredible blessing to so many in desperate need around the world.

Over the years, your support has enabled Operation Blessing to respond to major disasters like historic Hurricane Katrina and the Ebola outbreak in Liberia, numerous other hurricanes including Fiona, Ian, and Idalia, the war in Ukraine, and, more recently, Maui wildfires and deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco. Not only that, Operation Blessing's Hunger Strike Force has provided millions of pounds of food for struggling families across the United States.


Program accomplishments

Operation Blessing's accomplishments and programs include the following:

Hunger Relief
In the United States, and around the world, OB partners are helping fill hungry bellies and fight hunger-related health problems through compassionate hunger relief programs in homes, schools, churches, and entire communities.

Clean Water
Water is essential to life and Operation Blessing partners are bringing clean water to the poor and suffering through thoughtful and innovative clean water solutions that have the power to shape a brighter future.

Disaster Relief
From floods and hurricanes here in the U.S., to earthquakes and humanitarian crises around the world, your partnership helps Operation Blessing to be the first on the ground with relief and long-term recovery for those facing devastation and loss.

Medical Care
Through medical and dental brigades, community health volunteer training, ultrasound and women's health programs, and life-changing surgeries, OB partners are helping to heal our world's sick and hurting with kindness and care.


Needs

Children around the world suffer from the effects of poverty. Many don't have access to adequate food, medicine, clothing and school supplies. Your contribution can give boys and girls hope for tomorrow! Thank you for helping Operation Blessing reach out to hurting people all over the world. Your gift will quickly go to work to help break the cycle of suffering and bring lasting hope to many in need. See the ministry's website for more information.