2026-04-20T00:07:37Z 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 933024294 FRESHAIR COLLECTIVE FRES 4143776772 3159 North Humboldt Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53212 Langston Verdin Co-Executive Director 4143776772 2026-04-19 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Langston Verdin 3159 N Humboldt Blvd Milwaukee WI 53212 249707 false X mkefreshair.com X 2023 WI To collect accurate data, foster meaningful community engagement, and drive action to improve indoor and outdoor air quality in Milwaukee 5 5 2 0 0 216210 33000 0 0 0 249210 0 0 63706 0 0 91284 0 154990 0 94220 28483 94219 0 0 28483 94219 To collect accurate data, foster meaningful community engagement, and drive action to improve indoor and outdoor air quality in Milwaukee. false false 42500 42500 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. 33000 75000 0 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. 27006 50000 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. 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The email informed members that the Form 990 was available for review and requested that any questions or comments be submitted by the stated deadline prior to filing. Part VI, Line 12c The organization annually requires officers, directors, and employees to review the conflict of interest policy and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Disclosures are reviewed by the governing body or appropriate leadership, and any identified conflicts are addressed in accordance with the policy, including recusal from discussion or voting when appropriate. Part VI, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request during the tax year.