Ridgefield Fresh Air Association
Accepts applications
Ridgefield Fresh Air Association is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$355,367
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,500 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,000 | 17 | $366,816 |
| 2024 | $50,500 | 13 | $367,664 |
| 2025 | $61,000 | 13 | $355,367 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr David Schneider President Treasu C/O Fairfield County Bank 94, Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 431-7488 |
| What to submit | 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. |
What Ridgefield Fresh Air Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $61,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club | Support summer camp | $20,000 |
| Rvna Health of Ridgefield | Support summer camp | $7,000 |
| Woodcock Nature Center | Support summer camp | $7,000 |
| Redding Boys and Girls Club | Support summer camp | $5,000 |
| Wilton Family Y | Support summer camp | $5,000 |
| A Better Chance Ridgefield | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Cardinal Sheehan Center | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Mishkam Israel Summer Day Camp | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Town of Ridgefield Social Service Department | Support summer camp | $3,000 |
| Ability Beyond | Support summer camp | $2,000 |
| Danbury Grass Roots Academy | Support summer camp | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lachat (Little Farmhands) | Support summer camp | $1,000 |
| Jericho Partnership - Summer Camp | Support summer camp | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Schneider
- Daniel Berta
- Paul S McNamara
- John C Ancona
Questions people ask
Does Ridgefield Fresh Air Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Ridgefield Fresh Air Association give?
$61,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ridgefield Fresh Air Association?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Schneider (President & Treasurer), Daniel Berta (Vice President & Secretary), Paul S McNamara (Trustee) and John C Ancona (Trustee).
What does Ridgefield Fresh Air Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.