FRESH AIR FAMILY INC

EIN: 261167804 501(c)(3) Human Services

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$510,466
Total Expenses
$494,605
Total Assets
$81,485
Net Assets
$26,585
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
AL
Phone
2055406642
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRESH AIR FAMILY INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $510K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $495K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

| Explanation:| OUR FOUNDATIONAL GOAL: IN SEARCH OF NATURE WE FIND FAMILY. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH EVERYONE THAT EACH AND EVERY LIVING THING DESERVES RESPECT. FRESH AIR FAMILY IS DEDICATED TO EVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION STRENGTHENING FAMILIES YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A CONNECTION TO AND APPRECIATION OF THE BEAUTY AND BIODIVERSITY OF NATURE. TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR SCIENCE EDUCATION AS A MEANS FOR CHILDREN ESPECIALLY THE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN TO DEVELOP GOOD HEALTH IN MIND AND BODY AND TO ENSURE A BRIGHT FUTURE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $373,000 Revenue: $247,989

Gross Out Camp expanded in 2023 to 22 locations with 64 weeks of camp many of them in low-income areas. Camps stretch across Alabama and reach as far as North Tonawanda New York. During Summer 2023...

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Gross Out Camp expanded in 2023 to 22 locations with 64 weeks of camp many of them in low-income areas. Camps stretch across Alabama and reach as far as North Tonawanda New York. During Summer 2023 42.18 % of our 1,526 campers received financial aid to pay for Gross Out Camp totaling $48,280 in aid. Nearly 200 special needs children teens and adults were served with our summer programs for free. Some of our campers are living in shelters foster homes and with struggling grandparents. Several live with a single parent battling cancer or another debilitating disease. A few lost a parent to death. One camper came home to find both parents dead from a murder suicide. Some campers are the children of disabled veterans; one is the child of a policeman who took a bullet and never fully recovered. Many live with hard-working parents who still cant make ends meet.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,691 Revenue: $5,181

Afterschool programs in 2023 were operated throughout the school year serving 40 children. Children participated in our award-winning science program with a total of nearly 1,000 instructional hours...

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Afterschool programs in 2023 were operated throughout the school year serving 40 children. Children participated in our award-winning science program with a total of nearly 1,000 instructional hours. A diverse group populated our students who studied outdoors and through science experiments.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,845 Revenue: $2,590

School Field trips hosted 440 children during 2023. One Title I school attended using financial aid for the 80 children participating. We offered 30 family field trips attended by 480 participants...

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School Field trips hosted 440 children during 2023. One Title I school attended using financial aid for the 80 children participating. We offered 30 family field trips attended by 480 participants. We maintain a comprehensive statewide calendar of outdoor educational programs provided by Fresh Air Family and its partners. We produce a weekly newsletter with on average 50 events per week to 8,000 families. Our readership is 48%. We offer this service to encourage more families to enjoy the outdoors and to learn more about science and the environment.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $211,902
Program Service Revenue $259,036
Investment Income $7
Other Revenue $39,521
TOTAL REVENUE $510,466

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $333,980
Fundraising Expenses $24,900
Program Expenses $384,536
Other Expenses $144,125
TOTAL EXPENSES $494,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $510,466 $325,048 +0.6%
Expenses $494,605 $330,663 +0.5%
Net Income $15,861 $-5,615 -3.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
65

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
1
$60,000
Total Directors
7
$60,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VERNA GATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
MEGAN RICHARDS PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA RICE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA ATKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG DEMEDIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA PORTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE SIZEMORE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $510,466 $494,605 $81,485 $15,861
2022 $325,048 $330,663 $64,364 $-5,615
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