CHILDRENS AIRWAY FIRST FOUNDATION
EIN 86-2254672 · Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases Research (H20)
What they do
Generally, to Operate Exclusively for Charitable, Scientific, Literary, and Educational Purposes Within The Meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of The Code, By (i) Providing and Facilitating Education and Training On Childrens Breathing and Airway Disorders to Medical Doctors, Dentists, Insurers, Public Health Officials, Educators, and Families, (ii) Facilitating and Funding Research and Programs for Screening, Evaluating and Treating Childrens Airway Disorders, and (iii) Raising Global Awareness of The Silent Epidemic of Childrens Airway Disorders Together With Prevention and Treatment Options.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Leadership and board
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CANDY SPARKSDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
BRADLEY E SPARKSBOARD CHAIR, TREASURER AND SECRETARY
CAMERON STRONGDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2021
- Location
- 2021 Guadalupe Street Ste 260, Austin, TX 78705
- County
- Travis
- In care of
- Bradley Sparks
- Primary officer
- Bradley Sparks, Chairman, Treasurer & Secretary
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases Research (H20)
- IRS tax category
- Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases Research
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes