BLAZE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 263339366 501(c)(3) Religion

ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Total Revenue
$227,405
Total Expenses
$200,527
Total Assets
$266,912
Net Assets
$235,681
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
RAFAEL J LEMES
Phone
9194156539
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLAZE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $227K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $201K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO FUND MINISTRY/OUTREACH MISSIONS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $200,527 Revenue: $227,405

BLAZE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IGLESIA PALABRA PURA (COLOMBIA), BLAZE EDITORIAL (COLOMBIA), ASOCIACIN PALABRA PURA (SPAIN), IGLESIA PALABRA PURA (SPAIN) AND WITH THE COOPERATION...

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BLAZE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IGLESIA PALABRA PURA (COLOMBIA), BLAZE EDITORIAL (COLOMBIA), ASOCIACIN PALABRA PURA (SPAIN), IGLESIA PALABRA PURA (SPAIN) AND WITH THE COOPERATION FROM THE GLOBAL MINISTRY PARTNERS FROM 16 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, PROVIDES FUNDS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF THE JESUS CHRIST. BMI PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING INDIGENOUS AND SELF-SUPPORTING CHURCHES IN SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE, PROVIDING THEM WITH THE MEANS TO CARRY OUT THEIR EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH THROUGH THE LOCAL CHURCH, SOCIAL MEDIA AND TV MINISTRY (REACHING 60 NATIONS IN SPANISH)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $220,069
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,572
Other Revenue $764
TOTAL REVENUE $227,405

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $100,115
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $200,527
Other Expenses $100,412
TOTAL EXPENSES $200,527

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $227,405 $240,466 -0.1%
Expenses $200,527 $186,656 +0.1%
Net Income $26,878 $53,810 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$93,000
Total Directors
5
$93,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RAFAEL J LEMES DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$93,000 $0 $93,000
ADRIANA H LEMES DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERCEDES LA ROTTA DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIA WEST DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR PINZON YEPES DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $227,405 $200,527 $266,912 $26,878
2022 $240,466 $186,656 $202,278 $53,810
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