NHSBBQA Education Foundation - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BBQ Education Foundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Providing Independent Oversight in Service of Students

The Board of Directors of the NHSBBQA Education Foundation provides independent governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic leadership to ensure the Foundation fulfills its charitable and educational mission.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Foundation’s Board is responsible for safeguarding charitable assets, maintaining compliance with nonprofit law, and ensuring that scholarships and educational awards are administered with fairness, integrity, and transparency.

Role of the Board

The Board of Directors is responsible for:

• Upholding the Foundation’s charitable mission and values

• Ensuring compliance with federal and state nonprofit regulations

• Providing financial oversight and stewardship of charitable funds

• Approving scholarship policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls

• Supporting long-term sustainability and educational impact

The Board operates independently and in the best interest of the Foundation and the students it serves.

Board Structure & Independence

A majority of Board members are independent, with experience across education, nonprofit governance, finance, law, workforce development, and industry.

Board members serve without compensation and are expected to act with the highest standards of care, loyalty, and ethical responsibility.

Board Officers

Chair of the Board

Provides leadership to the Board, oversees governance practices, and ensures effective Board operations.

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Vice Chair

Supports the Chair and assists with Board leadership and continuity.

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Secretary

Oversees Board records, meeting minutes, and governance documentation.

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Treasurer

Provides financial oversight and supports responsible stewardship of charitable assets.

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Board Members

Director

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Committees

Board members may also serve on standing or ad hoc committees, including:

• Scholarship Committee

• Finance or Audit Committee

• Governance Committee

Committees operate under Board oversight and in accordance with formal policies.

Commitment to Ethical Governance

All Board members are required to:

• Disclose potential conflicts of interest

• Recuse themselves from decisions where conflicts exist

• Act in the best interest of the Foundation and its beneficiaries

The Foundation maintains written governance and conflict-of-interest policies consistent with nonprofit best practices.

Relationship to NHSBBQA®

The NHSBBQA Education Foundation is a separate legal entity from the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®).

While NHSBBQA® operates educational programming and competitions, all charitable funds, scholarships, and awards are governed and administered solely by the Foundation under Board oversight.

Governed With Integrity. Focused on Students.

The Board of Directors plays a critical role in ensuring that every donation, scholarship, and decision advances education, opportunity, and student success.

Interested in Board Service?
Community leaders who share our commitment to education and nonprofit stewardship are encouraged to connect with us.

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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 culinary 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®.