Fresh Air Society

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.

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.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen Engel
Past CEO (through 12/10/20)
$204,485
Lee Trepeck
Chief Executive Officer
$189,452
Andrew Belskey
Chief Financial Officer
$146,560
Geoff Kretchmer
Board President
$0
Dr Joel Kirsch
Vice President
$0
Dr Barbara Kappy
Vice President
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
United Jewish Foundation
Management Services
$2,747,303
Kandle Dining Services
Food Management
$138,907
R Rambo Tree Service & Landscaping Inc
Tree Services
$100,001
View All Vendors

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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Fresh Air Society has recieved totaling $2,473,788.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,416,896
Earnings$2,658,431
Net Contributions$401,697
Other Expense$354,786
Ending Balance$12,122,238

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or