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Blessman International Inc

EIN 42-1523757 · Urbandale, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. EXISTS TO HELP MEET THE PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CHILDREN, BY PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, HOUSING, SKILLS TRAINING, PASTORAL TRAINING, AND BASIC NECESSITIES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
9
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$119,480, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $2.1 million spent. BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL EXECUTES ITS MISSION BY RAISING FUNDS AND MAKING REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS TO BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, SOUTH AFRICA (BLESSMAN SA), A SOUTH AFRICAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. FUNDING FROM BLESSMAN IN 2025 PROVIDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 23 NEW TOILET UNITS AT RURAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. THE SPORTS COMPLEX CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A GOSPEL-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY SPORTS COMPETITION IN SOCCER AND NETBALL. BLESSMAN DISTRIBUTED 3,284 REUSABLE HYGIENE KITS TO GIRLS, 726 PAIRS OF SHOES, AND 604 PAIRS OF EYEGLASSES TO SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN. THE CELEBRATE RECOVERY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW, AND WE CURRENTLY HAVE 250+ YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDING WEEKLY MEETINGS TO COMBAT ADDICTIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, HURTS, AND HANGUPS. WE CONTINUE TO DRILL WELLS TO SUPPLY NEEDED DRINKING WATER AND HAVE DRILLED AN ADDITIONAL 30 WELLS IN 2025. THESE WELLS INCLUDE WATER METERS TO RECORD THE AMOUNT OF WATER SUPPLIED. WE CONTINUE THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM (ONE CHILD AT A TIME) WHERE SPONSORS FROM THE US CAN SPONSOR A CHILD FOR $44/MONTH OR $528/YEAR TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. CURRENTLY, 87 CHILDREN ARE SPONSORED. WE ANTICIPATE GROWTH IN OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, EXPECTING TO HAVE 250 CHILDREN SPONSORED BY THE END OF 2026. BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH A NETWORK OF FEEDING HUBS THROUGHOUT SOUTH AFRICA, ESWATINI, AND LESOTHO THAT ALLOWS US TO FEED 25,000 CHILDREN, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. THE MOUNTAIN VIEW FARM MAKES A GREAT IMPACT BY PRODUCING 100,000 EGGS EVERY MONTH FOR THE CHILD FEEDING INITIATIVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE MOUNTAIN VIEW FARM IS THE HOST FOR AGRICULTURAL TRAINING TO INSTRUCT INDIVIDUALS ON GROWING GARDENS AT SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND AT HOME. IN 2025, 110 VOLUNTEER MISSIONARIES TRAVELED TO SOUTH AFRICA MINISTERING TO THE IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL SERVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 April 2002.

    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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