Fresh Air Society
- Assets
- $29.3m
- Revenue
- $14.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 383
- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Founding
- 07/1943
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- 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 10/2023, Tamarack Camps Butzel Conference Center Camp Kennedy The Charles Agree Outpost Camp Tamarack Adventure And Retreat Center employed 383 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 10/2023, Tamarack Camps Butzel Conference Center Camp Kennedy The Charles Agree Outpost Camp Tamarack Adventure And Retreat Center generated $14.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 10/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRESH AIR SOCIETY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH OVER 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 HAS BEEN A LEADER IN JEWISH CAMPING SINCE 1902. THROUGH A WIDE-RANGE OF SUMMER OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CAMP MAAS, TEEN TRAVEL TRIPS, OUTPOST CAMPS AND FAMILY CAMPS, AS WELL AS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING AT THE FARBER FARM AND TAMARACK ADVENTURE AND RETREAT CENTER (TARC), WE OFFER ENRICHING, LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES. WE ARE PROUD TO ENGAGE 1,500 CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS EACH YEAR, FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND A STRONG JEWISH IDENTITY. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE PROVIDE THESE EXPERIENCES WITH RESPECT TO A FAMILY'S FINANCIAL ABILITY AND PROUDLY OFFER MORE FINANCIAL AID THAN ANY JEWISH CAMP IN NORTH AMERICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Geoff Kretchmer Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Cooper President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Daniel Klein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Sollish Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Trepeck Harris Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Bass Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
United Jewish Foundation Management Services | 10/30/23 | $1,587,938 |
Kandle Dining Services Food Management | 10/30/23 | $1,138,491 |
Levin Travel Travel Services | 10/30/23 | $690,830 |
Trinity Coach Bus Services | 10/30/23 | $156,190 |
Israel Airlines International Air Service | 10/30/23 | $135,185 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,510,219 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,510,219 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,751,351 |
| Investment income | $110,516 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $8,037 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,332 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,379,771 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $935,769 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $692,057 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $173,014 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,182,498 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $345,178 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $46,928 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,092 |
| Advertising and promotion | $184,765 |
| Office expenses | $143,845 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $425,779 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,909 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $197,646 |
| Insurance | $217,123 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,180,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,220,723 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,099,629 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,782,561 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $70,416 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $35,810 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $98,246 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,095,485 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,899,225 |
| Total assets | $29,302,095 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $393,723 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $41,453 |
| 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 | $4,677,880 |
| Total liabilities | $5,113,056 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,702,608 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,486,431 |
| 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 | $29,302,095 |