Ridgefield Fresh Air Association
Historical FunderRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 06-6044680 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR DAVID SCHNEIDER PRESIDENT TREASU |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O FAIRFIELD COUNTY BANK 94, DANBURY RD, RIDGEFIELD CT 06877 |
| Phone | 2034317488 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS FOR DONATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE ABOVE. LETTERS SHOULD INCLUDE DESCRIPTION OF THE CAMP, WHAT THE MONIES WILL BE USED FOR AND ANY CAMP LITERATURE. |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE LOCATED IN OR SENDING CAMPERS TO CT OR CONTIGUOUS STATES. ALL DONATIONS MUST BE USED TO BENEFIT CHILDREN OR DISABLED PERSONS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF OUTDOOR CAMPS AND/OR OUTDOOR EDUCATION TYPE CAMPS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club | Ridgefield, CT | Support summer camp | $20,000 |
| Rvna Health of Ridgefield | Ridgefield, CT | Support summer camp | $7,000 |
| Woodcock Nature Center | Wilton, CT | Support summer camp | $7,000 |
| Redding Boys and Girls Club | Redding Ridge, CT | Support summer camp | $5,000 |
| Wilton Family Y | Wilton, CT | Support summer camp | $5,000 |
| A Better Chance Ridgefield | Ridgefield, CT | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Cardinal Sheehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Mishkam Israel Summer Day Camp | Trumbull, CT | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Town of Ridgefield Social Service Department | Ridgefield, CT | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Ability Beyond | Bethel, CT | Support summer camp | $2,000 |
| Danbury Grass Roots Academy | Danbury, CT | Support summer camp | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lachat (Little Farmhands) | Weston, CT | Support summer camp | $1,000 |
| Jericho Partnership - Summer Camp | Danbury, CT | Support summer camp | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $50,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642019349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6044680
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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