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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2775566

BLESSING BOARD

Also known as RICHARD GARLAND, The Blessing Board

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15223

Financials

$1.3M$1.5M2023$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLESSING BOARD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,476,279$1,436,248$40,031$5,203,904$4,864,901$339,003
December 31, 2023990$1,263,297$1,496,704-$233,407$5,353,140$5,054,168$298,972
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,031,912
Program service revenue
$47,248
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$195,259
Net income from sales of inventory
$194,434
Other revenue
$397,119

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$332,332
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$15,000
Other salaries and wages
$413,604
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$460,591
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$343,347
Depreciation
$117,388
Program services (functional)
$1,191,965
Management and general (functional)
$138,846
Fundraising (functional)
$105,437

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,353,140
Total assets, end of year
$5,203,904
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,864,901
Net assets, end of year
$339,003
Land, buildings and equipment
$464,399
Net assets without donor restrictions
$338,856
Net assets with donor restrictions
$147
Gross receipts
$1,491,364
Employees
23
Volunteers
424
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GUNTHER HEHNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$15,000
DIANE BALLIETBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
SEAN BARBOURBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
AMBERSON BAUERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
L TODD BECKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
DR TERRY GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER (EMERITUS)
Trustee or director
10$0
CYNTHIA PFEIFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
DR DOUGLAS A REHBERGCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LOIS WALZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
GREGORY BENCKARTVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DONALD BELTFORMER VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ROBERT BOROWSKIFORMER MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
DONALD RUFFINGFORMER MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
RICHARD GARLANDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD GARLANDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$5,833
CRAIG BALL IICHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DONALD BELTVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARY KATE BARTLEYVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
GUNTHER HEHNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LOIS WALZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DIANE BALLIETBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
GREGORY BENCKARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
ROBERT BOROWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
TRACI HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
REV DR DOUGLAS A REHBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
DONALD RUFFINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
880 BUTLER ST STE 1A, PITTSBURGH, PA 15223-1350
In care of
% MATTHEW RIGGS
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
1392 Frey Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GUNTHER HEHN, 880 BUTLER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Thomas Mitlo, 1392 Frey Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235
Signed the 990
GUNTHER HEHN, TREASURER
Phone
(412) 828-1055
Return prepared by
LOUIS PLUNG & COMPANY LLP

Mission

VOLUNTEER DIRECTED CHRIST-CENTERED MINISTRY RECEIVING AND REWARDING FURNITURES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE BLESSING BOARD(TBB) PROVIDES DONATED HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS TO THOSE IN NEED AT NO COST TO THEM. IN 2024 TBB SERVED 1,657 FAMILIES, REPRESENTING 3,656 INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING 1,543 CHILDREN 18 YEARS AND YOUNGER). ITEMS GIVEN RANGE FROM FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS SUCH AS BEDDING AND KITCHENWARE. IN 2024, TBB EXPANDED THEIR PROGRAM TO INCLUDE GIVING GENTLELY USED HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND ROLLATORS. THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ITEMS WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH OVER 424 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 17,113 HOURS.
    Expenses $1,191,965 · grants $332,332 · revenue $249,108

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2775566
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,203,904
Income (IRS master file)
$1,491,364

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,476,279$1,436,248$5,203,904XML
990December 2023$1,263,297$1,496,704$5,353,140XML
990December 2022$1,106,339$1,314,034$5,746,022IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Thomas Mitlo
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2775566).

Questions about BLESSING BOARD

What is the EIN of BLESSING BOARD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLESSING BOARD is 27-2775566.
Is BLESSING BOARD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to BLESSING BOARD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLESSING BOARD file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BLESSING BOARD due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLESSING BOARD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BLESSING BOARD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GUNTHER HEHN.
Who are the officers and directors of BLESSING BOARD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,000 (GUNTHER HEHN, TREASURER).
How much revenue does BLESSING BOARD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,476,279, expenses of $1,436,248 and total assets of $5,203,904 at year end.

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