Operation Bbq Relief is located in Peculiar, MO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Operation Bbq Relief employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Bbq Relief is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Operation Bbq Relief generated $7.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OPERATION BBQ RELIEF PROVIDES COMFORT TO THOSE IN NEED BY CONNECTING, INSPIRING, SERVING, AND EDUCATING IN COMMUNITIES FAR AND WIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARMED WITH A CARAVAN OF COOKS, MOBILE PITS, KITCHENS AND VOLUNTEERS, OPERATION BBQ RELIEF DELIVERS THE HEALING POWER OF BBQ IN TIMES OF NEED, FEEDING FIRST RESPONDERS AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS ALONG WITH YEAR-ROUND EFFORTS TO FIGHT HUNGER THROUGH THE ALWAYS SERVING PROJECT AND OPERATION RESTAURANT RELIEF. SINCE 2011, OPERATION BBQ RELIEF HAS SERVED MORE THAN 10.6 MILLION MEALS IN 30 U.S. STATES. OPERATION BBQ RELIEF MOBILIZES TEAMS INTO AREAS AFFECTED BY A NATURAL DISASTER BY COMBINING SKILLS OF COMPETITION COOKS, CATERERS, AND CHEFS TO PROVIDE MEALS TO THOSE AFFECTED AND THE FIRST RESPONDERS OF DISASTERS IN THE UNITED STATES. DURING 2022 OPERATION BBQ RELIEF DEPLOYED THEIR VOLUNTEERS AND TEAMS FOR A TOTAL OF 215 DAYS TO 10 DIFFERENT NATURAL DISASTERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND SERVED A TOTAL OF 1,045,172 MEALS WHEN A DISASTER STRIKES, MULTIPLE FACTORS ARE EVALUATED: SIZE, DESTRUCTIONS, PEOPLE AND THE SERVICES AFFECTED. ONCE DEPLOYED, NOTIFICATIONS GO OUT TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STATE LEADS AND THE DEPLOYMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ARE EXECUTED. OPERATION BBQ RELIEF IS SURROUNDED BY AN INCREDIBLE GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS ACROSS THE NATION WHO SPRINT INTO ACTION WHEN DISASTER RELIEF IS NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Co-Founder/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $228,260 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Co-Founder/board Chair/cpo | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $120,308 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Bkd Llp Accounting | 12/30/21 | $179,013 |
Southern Point Construction Div 2 I Construction | 12/30/21 | $129,358 |
Michael Golic Marketing | 12/30/21 | $125,655 |
Yagmin Ceiling And Drywall Company Construction | 12/30/21 | $110,035 |
Manufacturer's Transportation Inc Shipping | 12/30/21 | $104,328 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $11,146 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $75,351 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,341,524 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,701,852 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $558,184 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,129,873 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $131,509 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $142,086 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,274 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,711 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,345 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,436,557 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,348,625 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $760,275 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,062 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,332,854 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,153 |
Other employee benefits | $51,795 |
Payroll taxes | $140,035 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,845 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $215,398 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $68,114 |
Advertising and promotion | $303,599 |
Office expenses | $411,990 |
Information technology | $150,613 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $194,265 |
Travel | $273,283 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $266,350 |
Insurance | $96,546 |
All other expenses | $8,415 |
Total functional expenses | $6,445,678 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,795 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,347,934 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $467,299 |
Accounts receivable, net | $66,922 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,569,750 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,121 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,856,158 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,228,407 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,879,386 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $350,194 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $31,467 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $381,661 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,449,901 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,047,824 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,879,386 |
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Bbq Relief has awarded $393,189 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GIVING BAK FOUNDATION PURPOSE: food for programs | $160,462 |
UNITED BY BBQ PURPOSE: food for programs | $232,727 |