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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2857282

RAIR INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136

Financials

$615K$373K2022$673K$463K2023$396K$602K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RAIR INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$395,650$601,857-$206,207$531,462$0$531,462
June 30, 2024990$673,107$463,076$210,031$761,055$23,386$737,669
June 30, 2023990$615,241$373,303$241,938$527,638$0$527,638
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$305,016
of which government grants
$55,000
Program service revenue
$34,042
Investment income
$18,877
Net income from fundraising events
$37,715
Other revenue
$37,715

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,384
Other salaries and wages
$271,681
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$377,531
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,295
Travel
$11,536
Program services (functional)
$450,374
Management and general (functional)
$123,384
Fundraising (functional)
$28,099

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$761,055
Total assets, end of year
$531,462
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$531,462
Net assets without donor restrictions
$491,462
Net assets with donor restrictions
$40,000
Gross receipts
$410,839
Employees
7
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILLY DUFALACREATIVE DIR
Officer
40$76,385
THERESA ROSEMANAGING DIR
Officer
40$71,384
FERN GOOKINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MELISSA KAISERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KARYN OLIVIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LIZA TEDESCHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MAX TUTTLEMANCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH WORKNEHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THERESA ROSEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$71,384
FERN GOOKINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MELISSA KAISERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KARYN OLIVIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LIZA TEDESCHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MAX TUTTLEMANCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH WORKNEHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THERESA ROSEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$70,000
MAX TUTTLEMANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH WORKNEHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MELISSA KAISERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
FERN GOOKINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LIZA TEDESCHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7333 MILNOR ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136-4210
In care of
% FERN GOOKIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
FERN GOOKIN, 7333 MILNOR STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
Signed the 990
FERN GOOKIN, TREASURER
Phone
(215) 333-6505
990-N for 2013 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Fern Gookin, 7333 Milnor St, Philadelphia PA 19136. Mailing address: 7333 Milnor St, Philadelphia PA 19136. Website: www.rairphilly.org
Return prepared by
BARATZ & ASSOCIATES PA

Mission

RAIR'S MISSION IS TO CHALLENGE THE PERCEPTION OF WASTE CULTURE BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE PLATFORM AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND INDUSTRY, AND COMMUNITY. SITUATED INSIDE A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE RECYCLING COMPANY IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA, RAIR CREATES AND PROVIDES ARTIST RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, NEW PROJECT COMMISSIONS, INTERDISCIPLINARY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RAIR SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING RECYCLING THROUGH ART. RESIDENT ARTISTS CREATE ART THAT PROMOTES THE CONCEPT AND AWARENESS FOR RECYCLING MATERIALS. RAIR'S MISSION IS TO CHALLENGE THE PERCEPTION OF WASTE CULTURE BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE PLATFORM AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND INDUSTRY, AND COMMUNITY. SITUATED INSIDE A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE RECYCLING COMPANY IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA, RAIR CREATES AND PROVIDES ARTIST RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, NEW PROJECT COMMISSIONS, INTERDISCIPLINARY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $450,374 · revenue $34,042

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2857282
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$531,462
Income (IRS master file)
$410,839

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
July 31, 2014
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$395,650$601,857$531,462XML
990June 2024$673,107$463,076$761,055IRS
990June 2023$615,241$373,303$527,638XML
990June 2022$353,079$231,390$288,462IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Fern Gookin
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
June 30, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2857282).

Questions about RAIR INC

What is the EIN of RAIR INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RAIR INC is 27-2857282.
Is RAIR INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2012.
Are donations to RAIR INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RAIR INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RAIR INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RAIR INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RAIR INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names FERN GOOKIN.
Who are the officers and directors of RAIR INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,385 (BILLY DUFALA, CREATIVE DIR).
How much revenue does RAIR INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $395,650, expenses of $601,857 and total assets of $531,462 at year end.

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