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Blessed Builders - Ministry

EIN 84-2664684 · Bismarck, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUTREACH TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED, IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, OR STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION, AND HELP THEM FIND SOBRIETY, PERSONAL VALUE, DEVELOP LIFE AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, AND AS A RESULT SEE THEM RE-ENTER SOCIETY AS HEALTHY MEMBERS OF A COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$803,574
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
20
Highest pay
$74,830, vp/treas

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $243,231 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A DEDICATED FACILITY THAT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS COURSES DESIGNED TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR PATH TO RECOVERY AND PERSONAL GROWTH. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUDGETING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SOBRIETY MAINTENANCE, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, FAITH-BUILDING, AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD THE BODY OF CHRIST, OFFERING COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING IN PROPHETIC MINISTRY, EVANGELISM, AND WORSHIP.
  2. $235,202 spent. TO PROVIDE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND STRUCTURED SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS FOR MEN IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION THROUGH THE OPERATION OF EIGHT (8) RECOVERY HOMES IN BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM SOBRIETY, FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, AND FACILITATE REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. WHEN HOUSING CAPACITY IS REACHED, WE EXTEND OUR SUPPORT BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IS LEFT WITHOUT SHELTER DURING THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY.
  3. $169,343 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT, CARE COORDINATION, AND PEER SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA'S 'FREE THROUGH RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY CONNECT' PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY BY FOSTERING ACCOUNTABILITY, PROMOTING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS TO ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

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 October 13, 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 March 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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