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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1386044

BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY

Tax-exempt · HASLET, TX 76052

Financials

$849K$448K2024$698K$602K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$698,222$602,268$95,954$642,232$3,681$638,551
December 31, 2024990$848,767$447,975$400,792$544,985$2,388$542,597
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$698,222
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$58
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,528
Other salaries and wages
$11,073
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$98,609
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,110
Accounting fees
$5,315
Occupancy
$28,182
Travel
$20,350
Program services (functional)
$498,871
Management and general (functional)
$63,078
Fundraising (functional)
$40,319

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$544,985
Total assets, end of year
$642,232
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,681
Net assets, end of year
$638,551
Net assets without donor restrictions
$638,551
Gross receipts
$698,222
Employees
5
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
TX

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMBER BROWNVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
30$41,748
MADELEINE BRADENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$38,780
ASHLEY WINNERYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MADELEINE BRADENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$27,080
AMBER BROWNVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
30$27,080
KAREN STARNESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ASHLEY WINNERYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14992 ROBIN RD, HASLET, TX 76052-2537
In care of
% CARE OF AMBER BROWN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MADELEINE BRADEN, 14992 ROBIN ROAD, HASLET, TX 76052
Signed the 990
MADELEINE BRADEN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(580) 382-1943
Return prepared by
MARK CONNER CPA PLLC

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY IS AN OUTDOOR MEETING COOPERATIVE GROUP, PRIMARILY FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OF EACH CHILD THROUGH WEEKLY FOCUSES AND CREATES COMMUNITIES FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN NURTURING A LOVE OF OUTDOOR LEARNING. THROUGH THIS, THEY WILL DEVELOP VALUABLE SKILLS THAT FACILITATE A SELF-DRIVEN KNOWLEDGE OF THE NATURAL WORLD. BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY GROUPS MEET ONCE PER WEEK,OUTSIDE, TO CONDUCT A NATURE, STEAM, OR FOREST SCHOOL THEMED ACTIVITY. BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY ALSO INCLUDES ENRICHMENT FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. IN THE PAST, OUR ACTIVITIES HAVE CONSISTED OF A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; MICROSCOPIC ALGAE STUDY, WHITTLING, TREE CIRCUMFERENCE AND RING COUNTING, WILDFLOWER STUDY, NATIVE GRASS IDENTIFICATION, RAFT AND NATURE BOAT BUILDING, WATER FLOW ECOLOGY STUDY, MUSHROOM SPORE PRINTS, GEOLOGY AND FOSSIL STUDY. ALONG WITH THE ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE FINE ARTS AND MUSIC ARE ALSO INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED; POTTERY OUT OF NATIVE CLAY, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MADE FROM NATURAL MATERIALS, CAIRNS AND ROCK ART, RAIN AND WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS, AND GRASS WHISTLES. ACTIVITIES ARE FACILITATED BY A VOLUNTEER LEADERS AT EACH LOCATION AND PARENTS ASSIST THE CHILDREN IN ACCOMPLISHING THE ACTIVITIES. EACH BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY BRANCH IS HELD AT A PARK OR OUTDOOR SPACE THAT IS LOCAL TO THAT SPECIFIC BRANCH. BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY EVENTS CAN TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 2-4 HOURS DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY THAT DAY. AS WE EXPAND, OUR BRANCHES WILL BE ABLE TO ADD OR SUBTRACT THE TIME NEEDED FOR EACH ACTIVITY BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. EACH ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY AND DONATIONS. NINETY PERCENT OF OUR OVERALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THE ACTIVITIES DONE BY CHILDREN. THIS IS IN THE FORM OF SUPPLIES FOR EACH ACTIVITY. IN THE FUTURE, BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND IT'S REACH AND AUDIENCE INTO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME, INNER-CITY YOUTH. BY SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS AND FOSTERING A LOVE OF NATURE, STUDIES HAVE SHOWN GREATLY REDUCED ANXIETY AND INCREASED COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND FOCUS IN CHILDREN. BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY IS STRIVING TO PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS NATURE IN A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE WAY.
    Expenses $498,871 · grants $58

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-1386044
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$642,232
Income (IRS master file)
$698,222

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$698,222$602,268$642,232IRS
990December 2024$848,767$447,975$544,985XML
990December 2023$273,899$220,714$179,513IRS
990December 2022$228,385$172,702$125,569IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 86-1386044).

Questions about BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY

What is the EIN of BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY is 86-1386044.
Is BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY 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 BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MADELEINE BRADEN.
Who are the officers and directors of BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,748 (AMBER BROWN, VICE-PRESIDE).
How much revenue does BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $698,222, expenses of $602,268 and total assets of $642,232 at year end.

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