Operation Chillout
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote awareness of the multifaceted nature of poverty and homelessness and advocate for sustainable solutions and programs that serve the needs of the poor, addicted, abused and homeless to improve the quality of their lives leading to permanent change and independent living.
- Income
- $125,801
- Spending
- $101,664
- Reserves
- 26.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: Operation Chillout (OCO) continues to focus its attention and resources on the homeless community and particularly homeless veterans by providing needed clothing, toiletries, food, and water to this population throughout New Jersey, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. OCO partnered with many veterans, fraternal, community and religious organizations to collect funds for supplies and clothing. OCO has an online donations link to their website to collect funds to purchase clothing and supplies to continue their mission of providing necessary supplies to the homeless population. OCO coordinates with homeless shelters, local soup kitchens, and temporary housing projects to distribute these supplies. OCO volunteers spent over 12,000 hours purchasing, organizing, packing, and distributing the clothing and supplies. During the Summer Outreach campaign, OCO volunteers distributed clothing, personal hygiene kits, toiletries and 7 pallets of bottled water plus another 1000 cases to over 47 separate locations. The Winter Outreach campaign delivered over 1,188 backpacks filled with new winter clothing, personal hygiene kits, toiletries, gloves,hats, and scarves. OCO also delivered sleeping bags, tents, tarps, and emergency survival gear to unsheltered outdoor communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For the years 2020 - 2023,the New Jersey League of Federated Women's Clubs has designated OCO as their special state project, which includes fund raising for the Summer and Winter Outreach campaigns as well as the Rapid Response Team.Form 990, Part III, Line 4b: OCO Rapid Response Team continues to educate the public about the plight of the homeless veteran and their unique needs. OCO noted that, on average, one out of 5 homeless persons encountered by the OCO teams are military veterans. Team leadership members hold workshops at various veteran organizations, community groups, law enforcement and municipal agencies, fraternal organizations, and colleges to educate the public about the continuing veteran homeless issues facing society as a whole. OCO's Rapid Response Team operates a hotline that veterans can call when they are in a homeless crisis or in need of finding services in the community. The team also helps veterans obtain services and benefits through the Veterans Administration as well as obtain housing and income assistance. In 2023 OCO referred 299 veterans to needed services. OCO's annual fundraiser, Vet Summer Fest, was held in August 2023 and was a success. The Vet Fest raises awareness to the general public of the homeless veterans distinct needs. The Tiny House project continued in 2023 with the help of volunteer contractors to finish bringing the house up to code. In 2023 a solar roof top system was installed and final inspections took place. Currently the applicants to live in the Tiny House are being interviewed and vetted to find the most suitable tenant to live in the Tiny House, The chosen candidate will be able to live in the house for up to 24 months while attending Rutgers University and the Farmer Veteran Coalition for courses in agriculture Form 990, Part V, Line 3b: Operation Chillout does not engage in any activities that is not related to their mission. No 990-T is required to be filed.Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2: The Executive Director and Program Director are husband and wife.Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b: The Form 990 is prepared and submitted by the outside accountant to the Executive Director and Treasurer for review and approval. After their review and approval the form is sent to the accountant to be filed with the IRS. The filed Form 990 is presented to the Board of Trustees at its' annual meeting.Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: To fulfill its obligation under the Conflict of Interest policy, the Board of Trustees members sign a non-disclosure policy each year.That document is kept on file with the other permanent corporate documents.Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 a,b: At the present time there are no paid officers or key employees. If in the future the organization determines that there is a need to hire and pay either administrative staff or a full time officer it will be discussed, voted on and approved at that time by the Board of Trustees.Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: All governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements are available to the public upon request
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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