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
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 230 of 1123 | 24 of 101 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 528 of 1124 | 49 of 101 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 198 of 1124 | 15 of 101 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 389 of 1123 | 40 of 101 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $106,967 in government grants in 2024.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 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 ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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 | 1% | -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 ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.54 | 1.93 | 1.57 | 1.81 | 2.40 | 2.31 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.24 | 1.18 | 1.21 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.02 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.12 | 2.27 | 1.89 | 1.88 | 2.50 | 2.36 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.47 | 23.12 | 33.69 | 49.25 | 38.30 | 33.49 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.71 | 5.06 | 6.16 | 6.25 | 4.68 | 4.93 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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 | 53% | 41% | 46% | 44% | 29% | 23% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Gordon P Robertson | President/Director | $667,539 |
| James R Barr Jr | Vice President/CFO | $300,754 |
| Marvin B Edwards | Vice President | $277,710 |
| Randy J Morell | Secretary | $253,108 |
| Drew P Friedrich III | Chief Operating Officer | $219,887 |
| Steven W O'Grady | Vice President (until 2/13/24) | $184,171 |
| Ronda F Sherman | Vice President | $177,206 |
| Jeffrey C Westling | Chief of Staff (until 2/13/24) | $174,086 |
| Holly E Combs | Dir Integrated Media | $140,650 |
| Anthony S Lloyd | Sr. Dir. - U.s. Disaster Rel. | $122,477 |
| Bridget Hart | Regional Philanthropy Mgr | $122,186 |
| Chase Delans | Dir International Programs | $116,731 |
| Mason Pigue | Dir 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.