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Nonprofit · EIN 93-3024294

FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53212

Financials

$56K$35K2024$249K$155K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$249,210$154,990$94,220$94,219$0$94,219
December 31, 2024990-EZ$56,425$34,890$21,535$21,535–$21,535
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$213,802
of which government grants
$42,500
Program service revenue
$33,000
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$2,408
Other revenue
$2,408

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,706
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$71,041
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$363
Travel
$1,682
Program services (functional)
$31,198
Management and general (functional)
$123,792

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,483
Total assets, end of year
$94,219
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$94,219
Net assets with donor restrictions
$94,219
Gross receipts
$249,210
Employees
2
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
WI

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Danika Hill-PaulusCo-Executive Director
Key employee
22$33,924
Langston VerdinCo-Executive Director
Key employee
20$29,782
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Danika Hill-PaulusCo- Executive Director20$7,069
Langston VerdinCo- Executive Director20$6,001
Mr Jay Balachandra MDBoard Director1$0
Mrs Nancy Retana MPHBoard Director1$0
Mr Bryan Rogers MSPBoard Director1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3159 N HUMBOLDT BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53212-2227
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
3159 North Humboldt Boulevard, Milwaukee WI 53212
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Langston Verdin, 3159 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Signed the 990
Langston Verdin, Co-Executive Director
Phone
(414) 377-6772

Mission

To collect accurate data, foster meaningful community engagement, and drive action to improve indoor and outdoor air quality in Milwaukee.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DHS Minority Health Program Grant: the project addressed critical environmental justice issues exacerbated by poor air quality. It deployed an additional neighborhood-level air quality monitoring systems in targeted areas identified through comprehensive data analysis of the existing network. The expansion of this network equipped residents with real-time data on air pollutants, enabling them to make informed decisions to protect their health. Concurrently, the project developed and disseminated an evidence-based educational curriculum tailored to all age groups in the community. This curriculum covered the sources, impacts, and mitigation strategies of air pollution and was made accessible through both direct community engagement and on-demand online platforms. Additionally, the project introduced the Bad Air Badger, an innovative animatronic educational robot designed to raise awareness and engage community members effectively at various events. This tool, along with the educational programming and the first annual report summarizing air monitoring data, helped empower residents with the knowledge and advocacy tools needed to demand better environmental conditions.
    Expenses $42,500 · grants $42,500
  • This project expanded MKE FreshAir Collectives work across outdoor air quality, indoor air quality, and indoor air contaminants. It included gathering community input through a resident survey to better understand local concerns and shape future education, programming, and project development. The project also strengthened the organizations air monitoring capacity by adding a near-reference sensor and continued the distribution of indoor air contaminant testing in prioritized Milwaukee neighborhoods with historically low testing rates. Grant runs from June 25-Jul 26 and all funds will be spent.
    Expenses $33,000 · grants $75,000
  • This project is a community-led effort focused on documenting air quality concerns related to the proposed freeway expansion and helping residents better understand the potential health impacts. MKE FreshAir Collective works with community and partners to deploy air sensors near the corridor, share air quality information with residents, and support community education and advocacy. The project helps elevate environmental concerns, connect air pollution data to community health, and ensure residents have better access to information that could inform public discussion and policy decisions. Two year grant.
    Expenses $27,006 · grants $50,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
93-3024294
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$94,219
Income (IRS master file)
$249,210

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$249,210$154,990$94,219XML
990-EZDecember 2024$56,425$34,890$21,535XML
990-N for 2023December 31, 2023≤ $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 93-3024294).

Questions about FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE

What is the EIN of FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE is 93-3024294.
Is FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE 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 FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Langston Verdin.
Who are the officers and directors of FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,924 (Danika Hill-Paulus, Co-Executive Director).
How much revenue does FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $249,210, expenses of $154,990 and total assets of $94,219 at year end.

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