Operation Bbq Relief

“An accounting firm prepares and reviews the 990. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's officers. Any questions or concerns the organization's officers have are addressed and any corrections or clarifications that need to be made are made. A copy of the 990 is provided to the board prior to filing.”

“ANNUALLY EACH director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND UPDATE THEIR DISCLOSURE. Periodic reviews are also conducted. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL DISCLOSE THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS. THE REMAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR BOARD MEMBERS WILL DISCUSS AND VOTE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT DOES NOT GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSATION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSATION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST.”

“The Bonus and Compensation Committee of the board of directors of the Operation BBQ Relief used information generally available to it, including but not limited to, their own research and the 2019 GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report, 19th edition, September 2019 data as a guide in reviewing employee compensation to ensure it is reasonable and that no excess benefits are paid. The bonus and compensation committee approves the compensation of the CEO and officers. The last review was completed in 2019.”

“The conflict of interest policy, the articles of incorporation, bylaws and the form 990 are posted to the organization's website.”

“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 2019 Operating BBQ Relief deployed their volunteers and teams for a total of 61 days to 9 different natural disasters in the United States and 15 days in the Bahamas and served a total of 140,008 meals. When a disaster strikes, multiple factors are evaluated: size, destruction, 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 spring into action when disaster relief is needed.”

“The organization has changed their accounting method from cash basis to accrual basis.”

“THE TAX RETURN IS BEING AMENDED TO REFLECT CHANGES TO THE TAXPAYERS BOOKS AND RECORDS. TAXPAYER CONDUCTED THEIR FIRST EXTERNAL AUDIT (BALANCE SHEET AUDIT) IN 2019. DURING THE FIRST FULL EXTERNAL AUdiT IN 2020, ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO COMPLY WITH GAAP THAT AFFECTED THE 2019 BALANCES. THE FOLLOWING PARTS AND SCHEDULES WERE UPDATED TO REFLECT THESE CHANGES. CHANGES INCLUDE UPDATING PLEDGE RECEIVABLES AND LOAN RECEIVABLES ON PART X, CONTRIBUTION REVENUE REPORTED ON PART VIII, AND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS ON PART IX. THESE CHANGES ALSO AFFECTED SCHEDULE A, PART II, SCHEDULE B, SCHEDULE I, SCHEDULE L AND SCHEDULE M.”