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Blue Ridge Intl for Christ Inc Inc

EIN 30-0593739 · Odon, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUE RIDGE INTERNATIONAL FOR CHRISTS PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT OVERSEAS MISSIONS PROJECTS FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, AND RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ABROAD.

Income
$432,498
Spending
$477,192
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (8)
  1. $183,521 spent. BRIC PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN HAITI AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BY PROVIDING CASH PAYMENTS FOR A RANGE FINANCIAL NEEDS. NON-CASH GOODS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO NEEDY FAMILIES. THIS ASSISTANCE HELPS ALLEVIATE SERIOUS NEEDS IN MANY FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $141,473 spent. BRIC OPERATES A MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINIC IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. ITS PURPOSE IS TO MINISTER TO THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DURING THE YEAR, SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE SERVED AT OR THROUGH CLINIC OPERATIONS. MINIMAL FEES ARE CHARGED FOR THESE SERVICES. MOST MEDICINE IS DISPENSED AT NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENTS.
  3. $71,982 spent. BRIC SUPPORTES ONE SCHOOL IN HAITI. STUDENTS ARE FED ONE NUTRITIOUS MEAL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. GRADE LEVELS RANGE FROM KINTERGARDEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE. SEVERAL HUNDRED STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL.
  4. $35,118 spent. BRIC DRILLS WELLS FOR COMMUNITIES AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN HAITI. THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR FOCUS OF BRICS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IN HAITI. DURING THE YEAR, BRIC WAS UNABLE TO DRILL ANY WELLS BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS FOR ITS STAFF. FEES ARE CHARGED FOR DRILLING TO HELP OFFSET THE COSTS OF THE DRILLING PROGRAM.
  5. $8,737 spent. BRIC NOT ONLY DRILLS WELLS, BUT ALSO MAINTAINS THE WELLS THAT THEY HAVE DRILLED IN THE PAST. BRIC HAS A WORK CREW THAT IS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR WELLS AS PROBLEMS ARISE. MINIMAL FEES ARE CHARGED FOR THESE SERVICES TO HELP OFFSET THE COST OF THE PROGRAM. ONLY A FEW WELLS WERE ABLE TO BE SERVICED THIS YEAR BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS FOR ITS STAFF.
  6. $5,113 spent. BRIC OPERATES A FOSTER PROGRAM FOR GIRLS THAT ASSISTS NEEDY HAITIAN GIRLS WITH THEIR EDUCATION INCLUDING HELPING THEM WITH TUITION, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOKS, SHOES, AND UNIFORMS. ADDITIONAL SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITES ARE PLANNED ON A PERIODIC BASIS FOR THE GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN.
  7. $4,774 spent. BRIC operates a girls discipleship program in Leogane. The purpose of the program is to share the redeeming love of Jesus Christ to disadvantaged girls in Haiti and to provide occupational training so they can contribute to their society while earning an income for themselves and their families.
  8. $3,243 spent. BRICS OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPERATING ONE SCHOOL IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO A HAITIAN CHURCH LOCATED ON THEIR BASE NEAR PORT-AU-PRINCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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