Fresh Air Society
- Assets
- $20.0m
- Revenue
- $9.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 51
- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Founding
- 07/1943
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 38-1360545
Organization Overview
Fresh Air Society, operating under the name Tamarack Camps Butzel Conference Center Camp Kennedy The Charles Agree Outpost Camp Tamarack Adventure And Retreat Center, is located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Tamarack Camps Butzel Conference Center Camp Kennedy The Charles Agree Outpost Camp Tamarack Adventure And Retreat Center employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tamarack Camps Butzel Conference Center Camp Kennedy The Charles Agree Outpost Camp Tamarack Adventure And Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2021, Tamarack Camps Butzel Conference Center Camp Kennedy The Charles Agree Outpost Camp Tamarack Adventure And Retreat Center generated $9.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 10/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRESH AIR SOCIETY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH 120 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO ITS FOUNDING MISSION OF BUILDING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY THROUGH ENRICHING JEWISH CAMPING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, RESPECTFUL OF FINANCIAL ABILITY. IT FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY OFFERING A CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND CAMPING PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES TO SERVE THE MICHIGAN JEWISH COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OTHER SECULAR EDUCATIONAL, CORPORATE, AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TAMARACK CAMPS PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIAL SUMMER OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CAMP MAAS, TEEN TRAVEL TRIPS, OUTPOST CAMPS AND FAMILY CAMPS. IN ADDITION, OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCES ARE PROVIDED TO LOCAL GROUPS ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. DUE TO COVID-19, ALL PROGRAMS WERE SUSPENDED DURING THE 2020 SUMMER SEASON. DURING THE SUMMER 2021 SEASON, THE ORGANIZATION WAS PROUD TO OPEN CAMP MAAS, TWO OUTPOST CAMPS AND LIMITED CAPACITY OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. IT IS ANTICIPATED, ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE OPEN AND FULLY OPERATING FOR THE SUMMER 2022 SEASON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Engel Past CEO (through 12/10/20) | Officer | 40 | $204,485 |
Lee Trepeck Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $189,452 |
Andrew Belskey Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $146,560 |
Dr Barbara Kappy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Bass Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Geoff Kretchmer Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kandle Dining Services Food Management | 10/30/21 | $138,907 |
United Jewish Foundation Management Services | 10/30/21 | $2,747,303 |
R Rambo Tree Service & Landscaping Inc Tree Services | 10/30/21 | $100,001 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $376,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,489,243 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,717 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,865,943 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,062,533 |
| Investment income | $355,765 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,131 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$946 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,293,436 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $414,018 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $885,549 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $606,512 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,628 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,355,616 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $284,119 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $34,688 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,265 |
| Advertising and promotion | $54,154 |
| Office expenses | $190,876 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $306,142 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,372 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $160,383 |
| Insurance | $164,203 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,863,172 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395,055 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,203,207 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,998,980 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $46,722 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,785 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,002,188 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,285,897 |
| Total assets | $19,969,834 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $237,833 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $41,995 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $527,380 |
| Total liabilities | $807,208 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,145,510 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,017,116 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,969,834 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Fresh Air Society has recieved totaling $2,473,788.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN | $933,928 |
United Jewish Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN | $902,315 |
William Davidson Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT AND A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE HENRY M. BUTZEL CONFERENCE CENTER | $424,870 |
Foundation For Jewish Camp Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: capacity expansion | $76,500 |
Donald R And Esther Simon Foundation Farmington Hills, MI PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUNDUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $40,000 |
Sinai Medical Staff Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM | $35,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $9,416,896 |
| Earnings | $2,658,431 |
| Net Contributions | $401,697 |
| Other Expense | $354,786 |
| Ending Balance | $12,122,238 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
La Clinica De Los Campesinos Inc Wautoma, WI | $10,404,383 | $18,983,180 |
Spring Hill Camps Evart, MI | $22,299,601 | $8,356,719 |
Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | $19,969,834 | $9,293,436 |
Camp Manitowish Y M C A Inc Boulder Junction, WI | $24,143,360 | $5,245,713 |
Midwest Campers Inc Beachwood, OH | $948,560 | $5,680,943 |
Boys Girls Of Greater Cincinnati Inc Cincinnati, OH | $26,556,523 | $5,192,731 |
Forest Springs Camp And Conference Center Inc Westboro, WI | $11,536,806 | $6,135,628 |
Fort Wilderness Ministries Incorporated Mcnaughton, WI | $9,536,857 | $6,032,282 |
Ruth Ellis Center Inc Highland Park, MI | $3,374,604 | $3,386,718 |
Camping & Education Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $16,356,762 | $4,569,986 |
Grace Adventures Mears, MI | $12,083,796 | $5,295,986 |
Flying Horse Farms Mt Gilead, OH | $15,804,473 | $2,531,789 |