Schools & Nonprofits Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for schools, educators & nonprofits terms?
To be eligible for schools, educators & nonprofits terms, you must be an educator or organization that has a physical or online location. Eligible organizations include nonprofit and for-profit institutions, such as:
- Public and private schools
- Childcare centers
- Literacy organizations
- Pediatric healthcare and therapy offices
- Tutoring centers
- Homeschooling organizations
- Educators affiliated with any of the above
*All references to schools & nonprofits on this FAQs page include all of these eligible organizations.
I am an educator buying for my classroom or my organization. Do I qualify?
Yes, you qualify. Please provide proof of affiliation with your organization. You'll be able to upload it on the Schools & Nonprofits inquiry form.
I am homeschooling my children. Do I qualify?
Yes, you qualify. Please provide proof of affiliation to an organization. You'll be able to upload it on the Schools & Nonprofits inquiry form. If you have questions or comments, contact us at [email protected].
How do I sign up for a school & nonprofit account?
If you will pay for your order using a credit card on our website, please complete the Schools & Nonprofits inquiry form and provide your Tax ID number, if relevant, or proof of affiliation with your organization.
For all other orders, please contact us at [email protected].
How do I sign up for a schools & nonprofits account if I already have an existing account on the Barefoot site?
Please email [email protected] to inquire about updating your existing account type for a school & nonprofit type.
Examples of valid documentation include but are not limited to educator certification, teacher or staff ID, paycheck stub, verification of employment from your school or organization, or certification of homeschool status. This information is needed to verify that you are eligible for a Schools and Nonprofits account. It is not required if you provided a Tax ID number or tax-exempt form during the account registration process.
What is your standard schools & nonprofits discount?
Schools and nonprofit organizations ordering online receive 25% off MSRP, in addition to other regular special offers.
Do you have an order minimum for schools & nonprofits?
We do not have a minimum order requirement for online orders.
Do you offer special terms for bulk orders?
If you’re interested in placing a high-volume order for your school or nonprofit organization, you can inquire about your eligibility for a bulk discount by contacting us at [email protected].
How much does shipping cost?
Our online shipping rates may be found here. We ship to addresses in most parts of North America. This includes all Canadian provinces and all contiguous US states (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO addresses).
When ordering online through www.barefootbooks.com, shipping rates are based on the service level you select and net cart total after discounts and credits. One delivery address is acceptable per order; deliveries to multiple addresses will require multiple orders.
Do you accept backorders?
At the moment, we are not able to accept backorders or pre-orders.
How do I get tax-exempt status on my online orders?
Barefoot Books currently collects sales tax in all required states or provinces. By indicating that you are tax-exempt and submitting the necessary forms for your state or province, Barefoot Books will not charge sales tax on your orders. Proof of tax-exempt status can come in the form of one of the following: Federal tax ID certificate, certificate of exempt status, or other acceptable proof for the state where the items will be shipped. In the event that we cannot verify your tax-exempt status, Barefoot Books will charge applicable tax on all orders placed.
In order to not be charged tax on your order, please upload your Tax Exempt forms on the Schools & Nonprofits inquiry form when signing up for an account. If your account is approved, you will be able to update your Tax Details online in your Account Dashboard.
Do you accept Purchase Orders?
Yes. Please contact [email protected] to arrange your order. We cannot accept purchase orders or quotes through our website at this time.
Pay By Credit Card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal. Payment is required at the time of the order.
Pay By Check. If you wish to pay for a purchase order or quote by check, please contact [email protected] to arrange your order. Checks should be payable to Barefoot Books. Please include your invoice / order number and your name in the memo field and remit it to Barefoot Books, 23 Bradford Street, 2nd Floor, Concord, MA 01742.
How long will my order take to process?
Orders are processed and then shipped from our warehouses within 2 business days of receipt. Our US warehouse is located in Menasha, Wisconsin and our Canadian warehouse is located in Milton, Ontario.
What is your return policy?
We do not offer returnable terms for online orders.
If your order arrives with damaged or incorrect items please contact [email protected] within 7 business days of receipt. A credit will be issued within 2 business days.
Where can I find your current catalog?
You can view our online catalog here. If you'd like to receive a copy in the mail, please email your name and address to [email protected].
How can I set up a book fair?
With a school or nonprofit account, you can create your own virtual book fair with an optional display and earn 20% of event orders in free books. Learn more.
To host a traditional on-site book fair, you may work with a Community Bookseller.
Who do I contact with Questions?
For questions about applying for an account or placing a bulk order, contact us at [email protected].
Email [email protected] to inquire about the status of an order or to report an issue with our website.
