The NHSBBQA Education Foundation is committed to financial transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of charitable resources.
As a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation believes that donors, school districts, partners, and the public should have clear access to information about how charitable funds are managed and used in support of education and students.
The Foundation operates with a focus on:
Ethical financial management
Compliance with IRS and nonprofit regulations
Board oversight and fiduciary responsibility
Clear documentation and recordkeeping
All charitable funds are used exclusively for educational and charitable purposes consistent with the Foundation’s mission.
As a newly established organization, the Foundation is in its first year of operations. Financial reports will be published as they become available and required filings are completed.
At the close of our first fiscal year, the following information will be made available on this page:
IRS Form 990 (Annual Return)
Download – IRS Form 990 Placeholder PDF
(During the initial year, the Foundation may file a Form 990-N or Form 990-EZ, as applicable.)
Year-End Financial Summary
Download – Year-End Financial Summary Placeholder PDF
This summary will provide a high-level overview of:
Revenue sources
Program-related expenses
Administrative and operational costs
Independent Financial Review or Audit Report
Download – Independent Audit/Review Placeholder PDF
(Independent audits are conducted when required by law, funder request, or Board determination.)
Financial Oversight & Stewardship Policies
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These documents outline how the Foundation governs:
Scholarship disbursement and reimbursement
Financial approvals and controls
Record retention and documentation
As a new nonprofit organization, the Foundation’s initial financial activity may reflect:
Organizational setup and compliance costs
Governance and infrastructure development
Program planning and partnership development
These investments are essential to establishing a strong foundation for future scholarship and educational impact.
Financial activity is reviewed under the oversight of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, which is responsible for:
Approving budgets and financial policies
Monitoring use of charitable funds
Ensuring compliance with nonprofit law
Protecting donor intent
The NHSBBQA Education Foundation is a separate legal entity from the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®).
All charitable donations, financial records, and reports displayed on this page pertain solely to the Foundation and are independent of NHSBBQA® operations.
We welcome inquiries from donors, school districts, grant makers, and partners seeking additional information or clarification.
Contact the NHSBBQA Education Foundation
The NHSBBQA Education Foundation is committed to providing clear, accurate, and timely financial information as our programs and impact grow.
New Organization Notice
As a newly established 501(c)(3), certain reports will be posted after the completion of our first fiscal year and required filings.
NHSBBQA Education Foundation
is the public-facing name of the BBQ Education Foundation,
a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN - 41-2464833 dedicated to advancing
youth CTE education, live-fire learning, and career pathways
through the National High School BBQ Association® ecosystem.
Legal Notice
The NHSBBQA BBQ Education Foundation is a separate legal entity from the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®).
Donations made on this page support the Foundation’s charitable mission and are not payments to NHSBBQA®.
