OPERATION BBQ RELIEF

EIN: 452442792 501(c)(3) Human Services

PECULIAR, MO

Total Revenue
$4,279,611
Total Expenses
$8,979,116
Total Assets
$17,538,540
Net Assets
$15,026,713
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
STANLEY L HAYS
Phone
8446277353
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OPERATION BBQ RELIEF, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $9.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 110% operating deficit.

Mission

OPERATION BBQ RELIEF PROVIDES COMFORT TO THOSE IN NEED BY CONNECTING, INSPIRING, SERVING, AND EDUCATING IN COMMUNITIES FAR AND WIDE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,791,230 Revenue: $-22,136

FROM MISSOURI TO JAMAICA, OBR DELIVERED 305,568 HOT MEALS ACROSS 12 DISASTER DEPLOYMENTS IN 2025 AT AN AVERAGE PROGRAM COST OF UNDER $11 PER MEAL, A FIGURE THAT INCLUDES FULL MOBILIZATION, VOLUNTEER...

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FROM MISSOURI TO JAMAICA, OBR DELIVERED 305,568 HOT MEALS ACROSS 12 DISASTER DEPLOYMENTS IN 2025 AT AN AVERAGE PROGRAM COST OF UNDER $11 PER MEAL, A FIGURE THAT INCLUDES FULL MOBILIZATION, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, FUEL, EQUIPMENT, AND LOGISTICS, MAKING OBR ONE OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE LARGE-SCALE DISASTER FEEDING OPERATIONS IN THE COUNTRY. A CAPABILITY FEW VOLUNTEER BASE DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD CAN MATCH.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,125,297

CAMP OBR'S PROGRAMS UTILIZE CULINARY THERAPY, A STRUCTURED, EVIDENCE-INFORMED APPROACH USING HANDS-ON COOKING TO BUILD PEER CONNECTION, PROCESS SHARED TRAUMA, AND RESTORE PURPOSE ALONGSIDE OUTDOOR...

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CAMP OBR'S PROGRAMS UTILIZE CULINARY THERAPY, A STRUCTURED, EVIDENCE-INFORMED APPROACH USING HANDS-ON COOKING TO BUILD PEER CONNECTION, PROCESS SHARED TRAUMA, AND RESTORE PURPOSE ALONGSIDE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. POST-PROGRAM FEEDBACK CONSISTENTLY REFLECTS MEANINGFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN PARTICIPANTS' REPORTED SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND WELL-BEING. HOUSED AT OBR'S PERMANENTLY OWNED LAKE OF THE OZARKS FACILITY, A $5.26 MILLION LONG-TERM ORGANIZATIONAL ASSET. CAMP OBR IS BUILT FOR SUSTAINED, SCALABLE IMPACT FOR YEARS TO COME.

Program 3
Expenses: $81,544

THE ALWAYS SERVING PROJECT IS A YEAR-ROUND INITIATIVE OF OPERATION BBQ RELIEF DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND COMMUNITIES FACING HUNGER. THROUGH CULINARY...

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THE ALWAYS SERVING PROJECT IS A YEAR-ROUND INITIATIVE OF OPERATION BBQ RELIEF DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND COMMUNITIES FACING HUNGER. THROUGH CULINARY THERAPY, COMMUNITY BARBECUE EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE ALWAYS SERVING PROJECT CONNECTS, INSPIRES, EDUCATES, AND SERVES COMMUNITIES WITH THE HEALING POWER OF BBQ BEYOND MOMENTS OF DISASTER. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE BBQ ACADEMY, WHICH EQUIPS SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS WITH HANDS-ON BARBECUE SKILLS AS A MEANS OF CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND DAYS OF GIVING EVENTS THAT PROVIDE HOT MEALS YEAR-ROUND TO FOOD-INSECURE COMMUNITIES. DURING 2025, THE ALWAYS SERVING PROJECT ENGAGED 2,215 VOLUNTEERS ACROSS 127 EVENTS, CONTRIBUTING 31,435 HOURS OF SERVICE OVER 886 DEPLOYMENT DAYS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,114,449
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $167,166
Other Revenue $-2,004
TOTAL REVENUE $4,279,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,364,712
Salaries & Benefits $3,738,271
Fundraising Expenses $761,383
Program Expenses $6,998,071
Other Expenses $3,876,133
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,979,116

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,279,611 $17,009,378 -0.7%
Expenses $8,979,116 $11,516,140 -0.2%
Net Income $-4,699,505 $5,493,238 -1.9%
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
3
Employees
40
Volunteers
2220

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
3
$426,724
Total Directors
7
$426,724
Key Employees
5
$975,457
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STANLEY L HAYS CO-FOUNDER/CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$239,636 $45,166 $284,802
WILLIAM A CLEAVER CO-FOUNDER/BOARD CHAIR/CAO 30.00
Officer Director
$129,886 $12,036 $141,922
KESA EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WHEELER BOARD MEMBER (TERM START 12/28/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICE ALFORD TREASURER (TERM END 12/11/25) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT WEBB BOARD MEMBER (TERM END 10/31/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID P ROSEN CLO/SECRETARY (NON-VOTING) 40.00
Key Emp
$225,924 $46,143 $272,067
JARRID M COLLINS CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (THRU 8/12/25) 40.00
Key Emp
$161,812 $6,585 $168,397
JOEY M RUSEK SR HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS 40.00
Key Emp
$156,673 $903 $157,576
JEREMY BRUCE SR HEAD OF VOLUNTEERS AND TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Key Emp
$180,138 $8,151 $188,289
DAVID MARKS SR HEAD OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$152,247 $36,881 $189,128
BRYAN MROCZKA HEAD OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$133,116 $15,614 $148,730
CHRISTOPHER J HUGGINS HEAD OF LOGISTICS AND INVENTORY 40.00
Highest
$133,057 $24,774 $157,831
CHRISTINE SAARI SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HEROES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$122,166 $877 $123,043
JOHN IMBRIOLO HEAD OF CULINARY OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$110,489 $5,584 $116,073
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 $4,279,611 $8,979,116 $17,538,540 $-4,699,505
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,136,470 $7,667,159 $14,817,842 $-2,530,689
2022 $10,934,410 $8,294,533 $16,430,937 $2,639,877
2021 $7,436,557 $6,445,678 $14,879,386 $990,879
2020 $23,539,512 $12,766,119 $13,832,153 $10,773,393
2019 $2,848,656 $3,931,557 $2,604,711 $-1,082,901
2019 $3,712,306 $4,151,518 $3,248,400 $-439,212
2018 $4,243,539 $2,402,044 $3,242,122 $1,841,495
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