2023-11-13T10:56:48-00:00 2022-12-31 274935755 Jolene Kolvites CPA 123 Cedar Grove Road Branchburg NJ 08876 990 2022-01-01 270181975 Operation Chillout Inc OPER 9085091462 245 West Valley Brook Road Califon NJ 07830 Raymond Chimileski Executive Director 9085091462 2023-11-13 true Raymond Chimileski XXX-XX-XXXX true Jolene Kolvites P01003243 9088923923 2023-11-13 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Raymond Chimileski 245 West Valley Brook Road Califon NJ 07830 223886 false X operationchillout.org X 2009 NJ Promoting and advocating for sustainable solutions for the multifaceted nature of poverty and homelessness. 5 5 0 0 131841 207088 0 9 4 2651 7974 134501 215066 95154 148764 0 0 0 0 31532 30440 126686 179204 7815 35862 162052 197914 0 162052 197914 X 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. false false 152217 See Schedule O 20357 See Schedule O 172574 true true false false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true false false false NJ X Ray Chimileski 9083904909 PO Box 353 Long Valley NJ 07853 X Raymond Chimileski Executive Director 020.00 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Chimileski Trustee-Program Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 John Hennessey Trustee-Board Advisor 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Vissoe Trustee-Board Advisor 002.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Fallon Trustee-Board Advisor 002.00 X 0 0 0 false false false 1 207088 207088 4 4 16794 8820 7974 215066 4 0 148764 148764 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 653 653 3666 2347 1319 0 0 0 3330 3267 63 0 4236 1440 2796 0 0 6411 6411 7197 5398 1799 Tools, Supplies, Repairs, Utilities 4192 4192 Misc 755 755 0 179204 172574 6630 0 124404 147715 25393 44355 75165 69321 12255 5844 162052 197914 0 0 X 162052 197914 162052 197914 162052 197914 35862 X false false false X 467488 179454 132228 134492 223881 1137543 467488 179454 132228 134492 223881 1137543 1137543 37 46 35 9 4 131 1137674 0.99990 0.99980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false 75165 69321 5844 5844 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X X X X false NJ Vet Fest 16794 16794 1953 2000 4867 16794 16794 1953 2000 4867 8820 7974 NJ false false false false true None 1 Lodging 318 99071 Book Backpacks, Personal Hygine Products, Food Clothing 1200 51133 Book Part III Homeless individuals are identified through the various organizations that OCO partners with to distribute backpacks, water, and clothing. All items distributed are purchased with funds raised by OCO. The items are then given to the organizations to distribute to the homeless population. Homeless veterans are referred through various veteran organizations or the OCO Rapid Response hotline. OCO volunteers interview each individual and determine their needs. Once determined, meals and temporary shelters are provided until a more permanent solution is found. false true false 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 organization to collect funds for supplies and clothing. OCO set up 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 18 pallets of bottled water to over 47 separate locations. An increase of 17 locations over 2021. The Winter Outreach campaign delivered over 1,400 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 - 2022, the New Jersey League of Federated Womens 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. OCOs 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 2022 OCO referred 318 veterans to needed services. OCOs annual fundraiser, Vet Summer Fest, was held in August 2022 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 2022 with the help of volunteer contractors to finish bringing the house up to code and completing the outside landscaping and garden. In 2023 a solar roof top system will be installed. The veteran selected to live in the Tiny House 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.