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 rating91 of 109110 of 86
Fund acquisition rating218 of 109419 of 86
Resource allocation rating104 of 10949 of 86
Asset utilization rating353 of 109133 of 86

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
5%2%2%2%2%1%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
5%2%2%2%2%1%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
99%100%100%100%100%100%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
6%3%2%3%2%1%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
1%0%0%0%0%0%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
86%96%97%96%97%98%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
93%87%92%93%100%99%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
79%84%89%90%96%97%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
7%13%8%7%0%1%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
16%33%28%34%5%33%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
6%1%1%1%1%0%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
1.341.812.402.315.378.53
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.231.041.041.021.041.03
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
1.881.882.502.365.568.81
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
18.6049.2538.3033.4917.4719.39
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.050.020.030.030.060.05
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
5.826.254.684.932.031.29
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20222021202020192018
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
7%20%30%48%46%65%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%1%0%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
60%44%29%23%10%4%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20222021202020192018
Cash$30,595,647$19,275,710$14,613,066$9,497,803$9,147,060
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$14,156,226$14,482,443$18,528,829$11,325,828$21,793,381
Short-term investments$19,951$111,278$0$0$0
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$44,771,824$33,869,431$33,141,895$20,823,631$30,940,441
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$1,277,309$916,146$584,701$620,391$707,182
Other long-term assets$467,381$501,166$206,271$143,214$326,540
Total long-term assets$1,744,690$1,417,312$790,972$763,605$1,033,722
Total assets$46,516,514$35,286,743$33,932,867$21,587,236$31,974,163
 
Liabilities20222021202020192018
Payables and accrued expenses$909,150$884,335$989,590$1,191,642$1,596,004
Other current liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total current liabilities$909,150$884,335$989,590$1,191,642$1,596,004
Debt$333,980$0$0$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$8,157,739$9,590,868$15,174,629$8,640,916$19,154,680
Total long-term liabilities$8,491,719$9,590,868$15,174,629$8,640,916$19,154,680
Total liabilities$9,400,869$10,475,203$16,164,219$9,832,558$20,750,684
 
Net assets20222021202020192018
Without donor restrictions$15,534,024$11,574,762$4,230,155$2,180,928$2,318,155
With donor restrictions$21,581,621$13,236,778$13,538,493$9,573,750$8,905,324
Net assets$37,115,645$24,811,540$17,768,648$11,754,678$11,223,479
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20222021202020192018
Total contributions$96,471,241$91,555,592$84,080,354$116,231,440$276,217,670
Program service revenue$0$0$0$0$0
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$8,873$1,322$198,574$130,723$90,186
Other revenue$722$10,427$46,577$2,871$23,538
Total other revenue$9,595$11,749$245,151$133,594$113,724
Total revenue$96,480,836$91,567,341$84,325,505$116,365,034$276,331,394
 
Expenses20222021202020192018
Program services$80,973,332$81,693,288$75,512,096$112,231,703$268,070,429
Management and general$794,846$859,273$809,215$1,544,341$1,257,283
Fundraising$2,408,553$1,971,888$1,990,224$2,057,791$3,278,015
Total expenses$84,176,731$84,524,449$78,311,535$115,833,835$272,605,727
 
Change in net assets20222021202020192018
Surplus (deficit)$12,304,105$7,042,892$6,013,970$531,199$3,725,667
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets$12,304,105$7,042,892$6,013,970$531,199$3,725,667

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Gordon P RobertsonPresident/Director$613,157
James R Barr JrVice President/CFO$255,939
Marvin B EdwardsVice President$253,176
Randy J MorellSecretary$245,472
Jeffrey C WestlingChief of Staff$182,483
Steven W O'GradyVice President$176,368
Ronda F ShermanVice President$174,932
Bridget HartRegional Philanthropy Manager$125,184
Britni AdkinsDir - Procurement & Corp. Rel.$124,145
Anthony S LloydSr. Dir. - U.s. Disaster Real.$122,633

Compensation data as of: 3/31/2022


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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.