2025-11-17T06:28:27-08:00 2024-12-31 421443361 TARBELL & CO PLC 1466 28TH STREET SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES IA 50266 990 2024-01-01 421523757 BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL INC BLES 5153435920 2557 106TH ST URBANDALE IA 50322 JEFF OSTRANDER Treasurer 2025-11-13 true true Tim Tarbell CPA P00822323 5152820200 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JEFF OSTRANDER 2557 106TH ST URBANDALE IA 50322 4013974 false X www.blessmaninternational.org X 2001 IA 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. 11 11 8 83 0 3171473 3822727 108257 119993 -1396 -5957 -24262 -17736 3254072 3919027 2446102 2949289 0 402734 357822 0 225576 270941 338313 3119777 3645424 134295 273603 1887984 2194938 145212 75431 1742772 2119507 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. false false 3224190 2949289 119993 BLESSMAN EXECUTES THEIR 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 2024 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. LIGHTS WERE INSTALLED WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MUSCO LIGHTING, WHICH ALLOWS THE USE OF THE FACILITY AT NIGHT. BLESSMAN DISTRIBUTED 2,770 REUSABLE HYGIENE KITS TO GIRLS, 458 PAIRS OF SHOES, AND 408 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 17 WELLS IN 2024. 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 $31/MONTH OR $372/YEAR TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. CURRENTLY, 72 CHILDREN ARE SPONSORED. WE HOPE TO HAVE 200 CHILDREN SPONSORED BY THE END OF 2025. BLESSMAN HAS A CONNECTION OF 10 FEEDING HUBS THROUGH SOUTH AFRICA, ESWATINI, AND LESOTHO THAT ALLOW US TO FEED 45,000 CHILDREN ON SCHOOL DAYS. WE ALSO HOST TRAINING TO INSTRUCT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON GROWING GARDENS AT SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND AT THEIR HOMES. 3224190 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X JEFF OSTRANDER 5153435920 2557 106TH ST URBANDALE IA 50322 BRETT HENDRICKSON Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 80834 0 0 ROBERT SEABERG PAST US OPS DIR 40.00 0.00 X 54600 0 0 C BETH BLESSMAN Director 30.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES L BLESSMAN CHAIRMAN/CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 FORREST RIDGWAY III VICE CHAIRMAN 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF OSTRANDER Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BARBARA HALVERSON Secretary 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DICK MATHSON Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 GARY GOODHALL Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 GLENN DESTIGTER Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT BLESSMAN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 135434 0 false false false 0 374188 3448539 2021904 3822727 MISSION TRIPS 611710 119993 119993 119993 17 17 0 0 0 60386 66360 -5974 -5974 -5974 374188 27187 -27187 0 10851 1400 9451 9451 0 3919027 123470 17 0 0 2949289 2949289 0 135434 54796 39980 40658 0 192592 77928 56853 57811 3975 1608 1173 1194 0 25821 10448 7622 7751 0 303 126 84 93 102197 42683 28303 31211 0 0 0 2790 1152 792 846 76921 31521 20902 24498 20473 6927 5869 7677 0 0 27174 9782 7718 9674 53365 22288 14779 16298 0 0 0 0 5976 2021 1713 2242 10422 3526 2987 3909 EVENT EXPENSES 13947 13947 BANK FEES 10929 4565 3027 3337 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 7988 3336 2212 2440 TELEPHONE 2102 711 602 789 3726 1483 1042 1201 3645424 3224190 195658 225576 532244 983264 0 321554 0 0 0 0 25840 0 45126 44481 90430 64213 28116 26217 0 0 0 0 1256658 819422 1887984 2194938 58000 23287 77302 46122 9910 6022 145212 75431 X 1033382 1417765 709390 701742 1742772 2119507 1887984 2194938 X 273603 -520 103652 X false true X true false X 2094827 2690696 2306929 1424448 3822727 12339627 0 0 2094827 2690696 2306929 1424448 3822727 12339627 1272581 11067046 17 17 0 0 12339644 0.89690 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 93070 10966 493 103543 80855 12215 93070 96619 -15764 80855 86411 10208 96619 70812 5000 10599 86411 true false false 53894 37471 16423 36536 26742 9794 26217 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN COMMUNITY TRUST 813400 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS 6022 819422 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITIES 6022 6022 X 4055840 103132 33681 136813 3919027 3919027 3672611 27187 27187 3645424 3645424 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL HAS ADOPTED A DISTRIBUTION AND SPENDING POLICY TO ENSURE ADHERENCE TO DONOR RESTRICTIONS AND TO ALLOW USE OF A PORTION OF THE ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. Part X : FIN48 Footnote Management has evaluated their material tax positions and determined no income tax effects with respect to the consolidated financial statements. The federal income tax returns since 2021, open by statute, are subject to examination by the tax authorities. Neither the Association, nor the Company, has been notified of any impending examination by tax authorities, and no examinations are in process. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPRING GALA EXPENSES $27187 LOSS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS $6494 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPRING GALA EXPENSES $27187 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 2 FEEDING/HOUSING, MISSION TRIPS TRIPS AND MINISTRY OPERATIONS 2949289 2 2 2949289 2949289 SOUTHERN AFRICA FEED/HOUSE 968425 WIRE 1980864 1 false false false false false false Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting ACCRUAL BASIS false SPRING GALA 374188 374188 27187 374188 374188 27187 27187 -27187 DUSTIN BLESSMAN OFFICERS' FAMILY 97779 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false ROBERT SEABERG OFFICERS' FAMILY 54600 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false X 3 26190 FAIR VALUE X 21 1728864 COMPARABLE SALES X TRANSPORTATION 1 252000 COST X SOYBEANS 1 14850 FAIR VALUE false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 JIM BLESSMAN, BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO, AND WIFE, BETH BLESSMAN, BOARD DIRECTOR. DUSTIN BLESSMAN, SON OF JIM AND BETH BLESSMAN, SERVES AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA. ALEX BLESSMAN, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF JIM AND BETH BLESSMAN, SERVES AS THE DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA. ROBERT SEABERG, SON-IN-LAW OF JIM AND BETH BLESSMAN, SERVED AS DIRECTOR OF US OPERATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. COPIES OF THE FINAL FORM 990 ARE EMAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE RETURN INDIVIDUALLY AND TO CONTACT THE PREPARER, OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, AND/OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. ANY NECESSARY EDITS ARE MADE AND A FINAL FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLETE THE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUALLY, DECISION MAKERS (E.G., DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION OR ITS BOARD, OR MAKE COMMITMENTS ON THEIR BEHALF) ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM CONFIRMING THAT ALL CONFLICTS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS EXISTING DURING THE PRIOR YEAR, OR CURRENTLY EXISTING, HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE BY CALLING FOR ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF BLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. CURRENTLY SERVES THE ORGANIZATION WITHOUT COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL POLICY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES A COMPENSATION COMMMITTEE OF PERSONS INDEPENDENT OF THE CEO AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE THE SALARY OF KEY EMPLOYEES, AND THE CEO AT SUCH TIME THE CEO MAY BECOME COMPENSATED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL USE COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL DOCUMENT THEIR RESEARCH AND DELIBERATIONS AND BRING SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR DELIBERATION AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC, CERTAIN REPORTING NOT REQUIRED BY THE IRS IS PROVIDED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:1. FORM 990 ANNUAL REPORT2. ORGANIZATION'S VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT3. LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS4. LIST OF KEY STAFF MEMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY6. INTERNET PRIVACY POLICY7. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY8. DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE - ENDOW IOWA FUND = $103652