Childrens Airway First Foundation
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 children's 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 children's airway disorders, and (iii) raising global awareness of the silent epidemic of children's airway disorders together with prevention and treatment options.
Childrens Airway First Foundation at a glance
In short: Childrens Airway First Foundation reported $20K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $19,900 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,121,367
- +94.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,029,297
- +284.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $22,452
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $484,270
- +153.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Childrens Airway First Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it reported $20K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Health Solutions Northport, NY | CAFF sponsored an event designed to educate doctors, dentists, dental hygenists, myofunctional therapists and other medical practitioners researching and learning about pediatric breathing disorders. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,121,367 | $1,029,297 | $484,270 | $19,900 | Total only | $22,452 |
| 2023 | $576,340 | $267,498 | $191,222 | $30,000 | 1 | $15,889 |
| 2022 | $499,884 | $552,907 | $100,101 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $47,078 | $82,143 | $35,065 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Childrens Airway First Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Childrens Airway First Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $20K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Childrens Airway First Foundation is led by Candy Sparks, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candy Sparks
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
80 hrs/week
$40K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Bradley E Sparks
Board Chair, Treasurer & Secretary
Chairman, Treasurer & Secretary → Board Chair, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Strong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Candy Sparks (Director and President).
Frequently asked questions about Childrens Airway First Foundation
How much does Childrens Airway First Foundation give each year?
Childrens Airway First Foundation reported $20K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Childrens Airway First Foundation?
Childrens Airway First Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Childrens Airway First Foundation?
Childrens Airway First Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Childrens Airway First Foundation operate?
Childrens Airway First Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Childrens Airway First Foundation's EIN?
Childrens Airway First Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2254672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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