Barefoot University
Barefoot university connects families to nature and each other. Our forest schools nourish the holistic health & education of children. Through child led learning, engaging stem & science …
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Barefoot University provides nature and STEM-themed supplies weekly for each student or family. These supplies are used for the weekly activities that each student does. Some examples include basket weaving supplies, owl pellets, dirt battery supplies, twine, ropes, tarps, paint, vinegar and more. Each of our 384 families receives supplies each week and these supplies correspond to the weekly activity at forest school. Barefoot University also allocates money to cover insurance for each family, business expenses, and state expansion so that families do not have to cover that cost themselves. Each of our 693 children receive a nature journal that corresponds to the weekly activity. These journals have areas to expand the forest school lesson at home or to record …
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Mission
Barefoot university connects families to nature and each other. Our forest schools nourish the holistic health & education of children. Through child led learning, engaging stem & science based activities, community service projects, creating communities, & equipping families to observe & explore our natural world, barefooters thrive.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Barefoot University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBarefoot University is a registered education nonprofit based in Haslet, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861386044. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $849K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Barefoot University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861386044. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Barefoot University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Barefoot University is located in Haslet, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Barefoot University has $849K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Barefoot University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $849K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Barefoot University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Barefoot University holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Barefoot University provides nature and STEM-themed supplies weekly for each student or family. These supplies are used for the weekly activities that each student does. Some examples include basket weaving supplies, owl pellets, dirt battery supplies, twine, ropes, tarps, paint, vinegar and more. Each of our 384 families receives supplies each week and these supplies correspond to the weekly activity at forest school. Barefoot University also allocates money to cover insurance for each family, business expenses, and state expansion so that families do not have to cover that cost themselves. Each of our 693 children receive a nature journal that corresponds to the weekly activity. These journals have areas to... Barefoot University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $849K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Barefoot University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Barefoot University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861386044, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Barefoot University
- What is Barefoot University?
- Barefoot University is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Haslet, United States. Barefoot University provides nature and STEM-themed supplies weekly for each student or family. These supplies are used for the weekly activities that each student does. Some examples include basket weaving supplies, owl pellets, dirt battery supplies, twine, ropes, tarps, paint, vinegar and more. Each of our 384 families receives supplies each week and these supplies correspond to the weekly activity at forest school. Barefoot University also allocates money to cover insurance for each family, business expenses, and state expansion so that families do not have to cover that cost themselves. Each of our 693 children receive a nature journal that corresponds to the weekly activity. These journals have areas to expand the forest school lesson at home or to record observations found weekly. Along with both of these things, the journals also have an area to dig deeper into the subject with ideas and facts about the weekly lesson.
- When was Barefoot University founded?
- Barefoot University was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Barefoot University?
- Madeleine Braden serves as President.
- Where is Barefoot University located?
- Headquartered in Haslet, TX, United States.
- What is Barefoot University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Barefoot University trustworthy?
- Barefoot University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Barefoot University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861386044.
- What is Barefoot University's website?
- http://www.barefootuniversity.org