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Barefoot Trail Foundation

EIN 88-3143703 · Phoenix, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak6 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON CREATING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EXERCISE, COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, OUTDOOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, AND LAND CONSERVATION.

Income
$92,471
Spending
$102,343
Reserves
-2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 213% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $37,385 spent. THE 1-MILE WALKING TRAIL AT THE PARK PROVIDED A SAFE, OUTDOOR SPACE FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES TO UNPLUG AND EXERCISE OUTSIDE IN A NATURAL FORESTED ENVIRONMENT WITH 35 ADVENTURE STATIONS AIMED AT IMPROVING BALANCE, COORDINATION, CIRCULATION, BUILDING MUSCLE, AND IMPROVING HEART HEALTH. THIS GOAL IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S 30 MINUTE DAILY RECOMMENDED EXERCISE REGIMEN, INCLUDING MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING ACTIVITIES.
  2. $37,385 spent. THE TRAIL INCLUDES REFLEXOLOGY AND SENSORY PATH SEGMENTS THAT CONNECTED VISITORS DIRECTLY WITH THE NATURAL GROUND, STIMULATING BLOOD FLOW THROUGH PRESSURE POINTS ON THE FEET AND INCREASING BLOOD FLOW AND SENSES THROUGHOUT THE BODY. THIS ACTIVITY IMPROVED VISITORS' PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STATE. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO GROUND EVERY DAY FOR 20-30 MINUTES TO REAP THE BENEFITS OF RESTORING YOUR NATURAL ELECTRICAL BALANCE, WHICH CAN BE A BENEFIT TO REDUCING STRESS AND INFLAMMATION, AND SLEEPING BETTER.
  3. $18,692 spent. THE BAREFOOT TRAIL OFFERED CHILDREN OF ALL AGES A SPACE FOR SAFE, FUN AND CHALLENGING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, THROUGH WHICH THEY BUILD CONFIDENCE, POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES, NEW SKILLS, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES, WHILE ENJOYING CONNECTION TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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