BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY (EIN 861386044) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MADELEINE BRADEN

Phone

5803821943

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BAREFOOT UNIVERSITY, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $849K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 210% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $401K, a strong 47% operating margin.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $151,497

Program Service Revenue $702,640

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-5,370

TOTAL REVENUE $848,767

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $59,552

Fundraising Expenses $13,175

Program Expenses $375,152

Other Expenses $388,423

TOTAL EXPENSES $447,975

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$848,767	$273,899	+2.1%
Expenses	$447,975	$220,714	+1.0%
Net Income	$400,792	$53,185	+6.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$54,160

Total Directors

$54,160

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MADELEINE BRADEN	PRESIDENT	30.00	Officer Director	$27,080	$0	$27,080
AMBER BROWN	VICE-PRESIDE	30.00	Officer Director	$27,080	$0	$27,080
KAREN STARNES	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY WINNERY	TREASURER	3.00	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$848,767	$447,975	$544,985	$400,792
2023	$273,899	$220,714	$179,513	$53,185
2022	$228,385	$172,702	$125,569	$55,683

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