Muddy Sneakers Inc

EIN: 260338084 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Raleigh, NC

Total Revenue
$1,490,463
Total Expenses
$1,635,409
Total Assets
$1,689,110
Net Assets
$1,581,131
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Richard Houck
Phone
8288625560
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Muddy Sneakers Inc, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world - one that inspires curiosity, stimulates learning, and brings new life to classroom performance.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $983,789 Revenue: $322,783

Annual Partnerships and Curriculum Integration: Muddy Sneakers partners with 5th-grade classrooms to integrate outdoor, experiential science instruction into the academic curriculum. This program...

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Annual Partnerships and Curriculum Integration: Muddy Sneakers partners with 5th-grade classrooms to integrate outdoor, experiential science instruction into the academic curriculum. This program ensures continuity between classroom instruction and outdoor experiences supporting teachers through planning resources, collaboration, and professional alignment with North Carolina Essential Standards. During the 2024-2025 season: --Partnered with 29 North Carolina schools for sustained programming --17 of these schools were served through Partnerships despite being impacted by Hurricane Helene --Engaged 1,520 individual students through repeat outdoor learning experiences. --Delivered a total of 205 Annual Partnership programs

Program 2

After-School and Summer Program Extension: To extend experiential learning beyond traditional school hours, Muddy Sneakers invested in elevating after-school and summer experiences. During the...

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After-School and Summer Program Extension: To extend experiential learning beyond traditional school hours, Muddy Sneakers invested in elevating after-school and summer experiences. During the 2024-2025 season: --1022 students enrolled across 10 summer camp experiences --213 students enrolled in after-school experiences --Counties served: Buncombe, Jackson, Macon, Rowan, and Wake Counties

Program 3

Expand Reach Through Additional Offerings: During the 2024-2025 season, Muddy Sneakers initiated Choose Your Own Adventure programs to provide schools with limited resources opportunities to...

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Expand Reach Through Additional Offerings: During the 2024-2025 season, Muddy Sneakers initiated Choose Your Own Adventure programs to provide schools with limited resources opportunities to participate in outdoor experiential science education. In addition, Muddy Sneakers launched pilot programs aligned with 3rd and 4th-grade state standards to introduce outdoor science instruction to younger students. --913 students participated in Choose Your Own Adventure Programs --333 3rd and 4th-graders participated in pilot programs --An additional 120 learners were reached through public programs

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $957,809
Program Service Revenue $322,783
Investment Income $48,177
Other Revenue $161,694
TOTAL REVENUE $1,490,463

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,305,141
Fundraising Expenses $226,162
Program Expenses $983,789
Other Expenses $323,768
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,635,409

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,490,463 $1,514,577 0.0%
Expenses $1,635,409 $1,767,545 -0.1%
Net Income $-144,946 $-252,968 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
69
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$121,840
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Webb Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$117,094 $4,746 $121,840
Richard Houck Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Prioleau Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Betsy Jordan Treasurer 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Anne Bullard Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Townsend Birdsong Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristina Proctor Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Lanier Director (departed 1/1/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Morris Jenkins Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Warren Director (departed 1/1/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daryl Nelms Director (departed 12/31/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kay Lynn Hernandez Director (de[arted 11/11/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Walters Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Harper Director (departed 1/1/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Missy Rankin Director (departed 1/1/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,490,463 $1,635,409 $1,689,110 $-144,946
2024 $1,514,577 $1,767,545 $1,826,504 $-252,968
2023 $1,728,102 $1,323,840 $2,026,821 $404,262
2022 $1,899,538 $981,645 $1,613,643 $917,893
2021 $1,084,063 $925,187 $1,034,475 $158,876
2020 $901,452 $1,077,462 $705,169 $-176,010
2019 $1,061,178 $1,052,943 $710,261 $8,235
2018 $1,056,453 $833,123 $705,535 $223,330
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