# Fresh Air Fund

Camps nonprofit in New York, New York 10017. EIN 13-1656653. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The fresh air fund, an independent not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million new york city children from underserved communities since 1877.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/131656653/202512889349303256/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1933
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $21,213,318 | $23,635,891 | $145,001,838 | $143,703,846 | 649 | 31 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/131656653/202512889349303256/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $17,879,908 (76%), management $2,030,307 (9%), fundraising $3,725,676 (16%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $17,400,385, program fees $1,405,942, investment income $2,624,165.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 9 camp nonprofits in New York.
- Revenue $21,213,318 is in the top 10% of 49 camp nonprofits in New York; median $418,121.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- New York County, New York: about 220,513 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 224 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in New York: 488 licensed child care centers, 352 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/new-york
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Fresh Air Fund's EIN?**

Fresh Air Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1656653. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Fresh Air Fund a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Fresh Air Fund in New York, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1933. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Fresh Air Fund tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Fresh Air Fund as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Fresh Air Fund do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The fresh air fund, an independent not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million new york city children from underserved communities since 1877." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Fresh Air Fund take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Fresh Air Fund reported total revenue of $21,213,318 and total expenses of $23,635,891 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.