Nonprofit · EIN 02-0222170
BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE
Tax-exempt · MANCHESTER, NH 03101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,560,043 | $716,634 | $843,409 | $20,931,571 | $1,683,071 | $19,248,500 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $785,940 | $686,121 | $99,819 | $19,078,582 | $1,613,585 | $17,464,997 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $561,841
- Program service revenue
- $8,165
- Investment income
- $1,003,839
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $508,907
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,215
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,587
- Other revenue
- -$13,802
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,610
- Other salaries and wages
- $226,486
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $447,749
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $901
- Accounting fees
- $34,104
- Occupancy
- $28,562
- Travel
- $719
- Depreciation
- $34,192
- Program services (functional)
- $569,781
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,337
- Fundraising (functional)
- $96,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,078,582
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,931,571
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,683,071
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,248,500
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $821,505
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,863,015
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,605,346
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,643,154
- Gross receipts
- $5,831,709
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1916
- State of legal domicile
- NH
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYANNE FERGUSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 44.5 | $128,478 | $14,244 |
| CONNELL J TARR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ROZEN CPA CFE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR G ROBINS MD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBEE L BUDNITZ MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER R MOVERMAN RRT RCP | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY VINCENT CPA MBA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE G BULEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BOYD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYANNE FERGUSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 44.5 | $102,506 | $12,988 |
| CONNELL J TARR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ROZEN CPA CFE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN FRIEDEL | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR G ROBINS MD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBEE L BUDNITZ MD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRA MONIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER R MOVERMAN RRT RCP | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY VINCENT CPA MBA | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE G BULEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 145 HOLLIS ST UNIT C, MANCHESTER, NH 03101-1235
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARYANNE FERGUSON, 145 HOLLIS STREET UNIT C, MANCHESTER, NH 03101
- Signed the 990
- MARYANNE FERGUSON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (603) 669-2411
- Website
- WWW.BREATHENH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NATHAN WECHSLER & COMPANY PA
Mission
BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE LUNG DISEASE AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH LUNG DISEASE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Program accomplishments
- COPD AND LUNG DISEASE BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE WORKS TO PREVENT LUNG DISEASE BEFORE IT BEGINS AND TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY LUNG DISEASE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. AS THE STATE'S LEADING VOLUNTARY LUNG HEALTH ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESOURCES ON MATTERS THAT IMPACT BREATHING, SUCH AS AIR QUALITY AND TOBACCO USE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RAISES AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF COMMON LUNG DISEASES, INCLUDING ASTHMA, COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) AND LUNG CANCER, AND HELPS PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BREATHING AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS. WITH ASSISTANCE FROM AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER NETWORK, BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSTS ANNUAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY LUNG DISEASE, COORDINATES CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCES FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CONDUCTS LUNG HEALTH SCREENINGS, PROVIDES INFORMATION THROUGH A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS AND EMPOWERS THOSE IMPACTED BY LUNG DISEASE THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES.Expenses $233,219 · revenue $8,165
- ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY WORK, AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND MEDIA ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES, BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE WORKS TO PREVENT LUNG DISEASE AND PROVIDE A MUCH-NEEDED VOICE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY LUNG DISEASE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENSURE HEALTHY BREATHING FOR ALL, PROVIDES INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SKILL-BASED TRAINING TO VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD CAPACITY AS LUNG HEALTH ADVOCATES, PARTNERS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES AND LEGISLATION AND ENGAGES THOSE IMPACTED BY LUNG DISEASE IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES.COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS, BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE INVOLVES NEW HAMPSHIRE CITIZENS IN MATTERS THAT AFFECT BREATHING, AND ENSURE THAT THOSE LIVING WITH LUNG DISEASE HAVE THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THAT THEY NEED. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES SUCH AS COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, POLICY CHANGE, SOCIAL MARKETING AND CAPACITY-BUILDING TO ADVANCE ITS CRITICAL MISSION. BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE PROMOTES POLICIES AIMED AT PROTECTING THE LUNG HEALTH OF ALL CITIZENS, CONDUCTS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FACTORS THAT AFFECT BREATHING, SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THOUGH THE MARY FULLER RUSSELL RESEARCH FUNDS, AND BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, PATIENTS, YOUTH, EDUCATORS, AND OTHERS TO HELP PREVENT, ELIMINATE AND TREAT LUNG DISEASE.Expenses $73,721
- TOBACCO & VAPING CONTROL BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPPORTS EVIDENCE-BASED INITIATIVES AIMED AT REDUCING THE BURDEN OF TOBACCO USE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE IS A RESOURCE FOR TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CESSATION EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH PARTNERS AND POLICY-MAKERS TO SUPPORT TOBACCO AND VAPING CONTROL POLICIES, TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF TOBACCO AND VAPING USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL RESOURCES, OFFERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ON DEVELOPING TOBACCO AND VAPING FREE POLICIES AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE AND STAY TOBACCO-FREE. BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE ALSO RECOGNIZED THE INCREASED USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AMONG YOUTH AND TEENS IN RECENT YEARS AND DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON PREVENTING YOUTH NICOTINE ADDICTION.Expenses $220,068
- ASTHMA THROUGH ITS ASTHMA INITIATIVES, BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE WORKS TO RAISE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE DISEASE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO ASTHMA SELF-MANAGEMENT RESOURCES AND EDUCATION AMONG DAY CARE PROVIDERS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY AND SAFE INDOOR AIR ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN. THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS ASTHMA CARE FOR KIDS, THE ORGANIZATION TEACHES CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, TEACHERS, PARENTS AND COACHES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ASTHMA AND TAKE STEPS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERS. BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ASTHMA COLLABORATIVE, PARTNERING TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF EFFORTS AND POLICIES SUPPORTIVE OF ASTHMA CONTROL. THE ORGANIZATION IS A RESOURCE FOR ASTHMA EDUCATION AND INFORMATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.Expenses $42,773 · grants $500
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0222170
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G45Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,931,571
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,831,709
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,560,043 | $716,634 | $20,931,571 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $785,940 | $686,121 | $19,078,582 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $553,793 | $772,451 | $17,834,525 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 02-0222170).
Questions about BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE
- What is the EIN of BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE is 02-0222170.
- Is BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE 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 BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARYANNE FERGUSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,478 (MARYANNE FERGUSON, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does BREATHE NEW HAMPSHIRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,560,043, expenses of $716,634 and total assets of $20,931,571 at year end.
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