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Childrens Airway First Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 86-2254672 Website

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.

Key facts about Childrens Airway First Foundation

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.

EIN
86-2254672
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Grants paid (2024)
$19,900 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$1,121,367

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+94.6% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$20K

-33.7% YoY

Revenue

$1.0M

+284.8% YoY

Net Investment Income

$22K

+41.3% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Northport

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 Total only2024

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,121,367$576,340$499,884
Revenue$1,029,297$267,498$552,907
Expenses$484,270$191,222$100,101
Net Investment Income$22,452$15,889—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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

Candy Sparks — Director and President: $120KCandy SparksDirector and President$120K

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.

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