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The Southampton Fresh Air Home

EIN 13-6400777 · Southampton, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME IS A NONPROFIT RESIDENTIAL CENTER OFFERING SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS AND YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHING, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING OUR CHILDREN DEVELOP PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND EDUCATIONALLY, WITH THE GOAL OF FOSTERING SELF-ESTEEM, MATURITY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A BROADLY BALANCED PROGRAM, WHILE PROVIDING THEIR FAMILIES WITH A WELL-DESERVED RESPITE. THE SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING AND EXPANDING ITS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES AS NEW OPPORTUNITIES, TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT BECOME AVAILABLE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
35.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
87
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$186,009, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    34 of 34 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME PROVIDES A RESIDENTIAL CAMPING EXPERIENCE TO 150 CHILDREN EACH SUMMER. OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE ADAPTED IN UNIQUE AND CREATIVE WAYS TO MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO ALL OUR CAMPERS. SWIMMING, SAILING, TENNIS, GOLF AND CYCLING ARE AMONG THE MANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THE ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO IS EQUIPPED AND STAFFED TO PROVIDE ADAPTIVE VISUAL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES. THERE ARE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE, MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. SFAH RECENTLY ADDED A SENSORY GARDEN AND MEDITATION ROOM. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT AND ENHANCE LEARNING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SELF CONFIDENCE. SINCE ITS BEGINNING IN 1901, THE FRESH AIR HOME HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID GRANTS TO FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD CAMP FEES FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. CAMP FEES COVER APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE COST OF A CAMPER'S STAY. IN ADDITION TO THIS SUPPORT PROVIDED TO EVERY CHILD WHO ATTENDS, 80% OF CAMPERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID TO PAY STATED CAMP FEES. ALL ADMISSION DECISIONS ARE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED OR COUNTRY OF NATIONAL ORIGIN. THE CAMP ACCOMODATES BOYS AND GIRLS IN EQUAL NUMBERS, AND ALL CAMPERS HAVE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $318,944 spent. THE FACILITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AS WELL. CAMPERS COME FOR SPECIAL RESPITE WEEKENDS DURING THE YEAR FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY; DAY TRIPS AND OUTINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONCERTS, THEATER, SPORTING EVENTS, RESTAURANTS; LIFE SKILLS LAB WORKSHOPS OFFERED FOCUSING ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, JOB READINESS, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS, PERSONAL CARE NEEDS, AND TRANSPORTATION TRAINING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1952.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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