Civic Intelligence

Mountain Discovery Charter School of Swain County

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 56-2257244

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Dec 13, 2017

Organization Profilewww.mountaindiscovery.org
890 Jenkins Branch Road NBryson City, NC 28713

(828) 488-1222

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.70x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.9%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

33rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 33% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

91st percentile

69%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-1.4%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,154,478

Up $470,480 (+69%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$348,538

Up $32,512 (+10%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$805,940

Up $437,968 (+119%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,716,064

Down $24,743 (-1.4%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,683,552

Up $73,048 (+4.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$32,512

Down $97,791 (-75%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2011: $417,021Liabilities 2011: $4,977Net Assets 2011: $412,0442011Assets 2012: $377,402Liabilities 2012: $9,920Net Assets 2012: $367,4822012Assets 2013: $340,265Liabilities 2013: $36,523Net Assets 2013: $303,7422013Assets 2014: $359,485Liabilities 2014: $3,741Net Assets 2014: $355,7442014Assets 2015: $582,504Liabilities 2015: $310,863Net Assets 2015: $271,6412015Assets 2016: $683,998Liabilities 2016: $367,972Net Assets 2016: $316,0262016Assets 2017: $1,154,478Liabilities 2017: $805,940Net Assets 2017: $348,5382017Assets 2018: $1,032,465Liabilities 2018: $2,777,579Net Assets 2018: -$1,745,1142018Assets 2019: $1,171,610Liabilities 2019: $2,835,167Net Assets 2019: -$1,663,5572019Assets 2020: $1,493,221Liabilities 2020: $3,071,076Net Assets 2020: -$1,577,8552020Assets 2021: $1,635,136Liabilities 2021: $2,815,211Net Assets 2021: -$1,180,0752021Assets 2022: $1,991,826Liabilities 2022: $2,951,528Net Assets 2022: -$959,7022022Assets 2023: $2,250,016Liabilities 2023: $2,978,532Net Assets 2023: -$728,5162023Assets 2024: $2,546,985Liabilities 2024: $3,473,944Net Assets 2024: -$926,9592024Assets 2025: $2,835,655Liabilities 2025: $4,058,716Net Assets 2025: -$1,223,0612025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,154,478
Liabilities$805,940
Net Assets$348,538
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,637,004Expenses 2011: $1,523,394Net Income 2011: $113,6102011Revenue 2012: $1,575,080Expenses 2012: $1,619,642Net Income 2012: -$44,5622012Expenses 2013: $1,608,0682013Revenue 2014: $1,634,549Expenses 2014: $1,582,547Net Income 2014: $52,0022014Revenue 2015: $1,747,249Expenses 2015: $1,552,833Net Income 2015: $194,4162015Revenue 2016: $1,740,807Expenses 2016: $1,610,504Net Income 2016: $130,3032016Revenue 2017: $1,716,064Expenses 2017: $1,683,552Net Income 2017: $32,5122017Revenue 2018: $1,823,907Expenses 2018: $1,771,433Net Income 2018: $52,4742018Revenue 2019: $1,855,119Expenses 2019: $1,773,562Net Income 2019: $81,5572019Revenue 2020: $1,924,018Expenses 2020: $1,838,316Net Income 2020: $85,7022020Revenue 2021: $2,196,136Expenses 2021: $1,798,356Net Income 2021: $397,7802021Revenue 2022: $2,235,088Expenses 2022: $2,014,715Net Income 2022: $220,3732022Revenue 2023: $2,326,451Expenses 2023: $2,095,265Net Income 2023: $231,1862023Revenue 2024: $2,552,795Expenses 2024: $2,751,238Net Income 2024: -$198,4432024Revenue 2025: $2,862,968Expenses 2025: $3,159,070Net Income 2025: -$296,1022025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,716,064
Expenses$1,683,552
Net Income$32,512
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Dec 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,716,064
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operation of a public charter school.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$454,269$606,379▲ $152,110
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$134,658$145,332▲ $10,674
Accounts Receivable$17,850$17,474▼ $376
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,395$5,475▲ $4,080
Total Assets$683,998$1,154,478▲ $470,480
Other Assets Total$75,826$379,818▲ $303,992
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$362,053$803,402▲ $441,349
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,919$2,538▼ $3,381
Total Liabilities$367,972$805,940▲ $437,968
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$316,026$348,538▲ $32,512
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$316,026$348,538▲ $32,512
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$683,998$1,154,478▲ $470,480

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$145,332$269,969$415,301
Other Assets Org$379,818--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay33rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James BusbinChair
Robert YoungVice Chair
Candace Boan-LenzoBoard Member
Sharon DoleBoard Member
Charlie BreithauptSecretary
John TenchTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$131,741
Program Service Revenue
$1,584,323
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,906
Change in Net Assets
$32,512

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,716,064
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,716,064
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,716,064
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,332,479
Other Expenses$351,073
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$971,291$21,115-$992,406
Pension Plan Contributions$147,215$750-$147,965
Other Employee Benefits$119,909$25-$119,934
Occupancy$85,103$28,367-$113,470
Payroll Taxes$70,525$1,649-$72,174
Other Expenses$34,797$29,278-$29,278
Depreciation Depletion$28,505--$28,505
Insurance-$20,803-$20,803
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,700-$7,700
Conferences and Meetings$1,428--$1,428
Advertising-$1,262-$1,262
Total Functional Expenses$1,525,444$158,108$0$1,683,552

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,683,552
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,683,552
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,683,552
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$578,114
Net Pension Liability$225,288
Deferred Inflows of Resources-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Acadia NorthStar, LLC - accounting and business services”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board treasurer reviews 990 and reports to the board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to execute a conflict of interest statement and confidentiality agreement annually. Any potential conflict of interest is reviewed and resolved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation for top officials is approved by the board of directors and is based on review of area comparability data and the experience and expertise of the individual.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Compensation for key employees is approved by the board of directors and is based on review of area comparability data and the experience and expertise of the individual.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, school policies and financial statements are available for viewing by the public at the Schools office upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mountain Discovery School
EIN
56-2257244
Phone
8284881222
Address
890 Jenkins Branch Road N, Bryson City, NC 28713

Signing Officer

Name
Carter Petty
Title
Administrator
Signed
2017-12-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carter Petty
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
46

Preparer

Firm
Rebekah Barr CPA PC
Address
5422 Boswellville Road, Wilson, NC 27893
Preparer
Rebekah Barr
Phone
2522306294
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,154,478
Liabilities
$805,940
Net assets
$348,538
Revenue
$1,716,064
Expenses
$1,683,552
Net income
$32,512
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$4.06$1.22$2.86$3.16$0.30
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.55$3.47$0.93$2.55$2.75$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$2.98$0.73$2.33$2.10$0.23
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$2.95$0.96$2.24$2.01$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$2.82$1.18$2.20$1.80$0.40
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$3.07$1.58$1.92$1.84$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$2.84$1.66$1.86$1.77$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$2.78$1.75$1.82$1.77$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.81$0.35$1.72$1.68$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.37$0.32$1.74$1.61$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.31$0.27$1.75$1.55$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$1.63$1.58$0.05
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.04$0.30$1.61
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.37$1.58$1.62$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.41$1.64$1.52$0.11