Civic Intelligence

Mountain Discovery Charter School of Swain County

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 56-2257244

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Jan 13, 2023

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

97th percentile

1.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

1.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

56th percentile

9.9%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

1.8%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,991,826

Up $356,690 (+22%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

-$959,702

Up $220,373 (+19%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$2,951,528

Up $136,317 (+4.8%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,235,088

Up $38,952 (+1.8%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$2,014,715

Up $216,359 (+12%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$220,373

Down $177,407 (-45%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd 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

2022

Assets$1,991,826
Liabilities$2,951,528
Net Assets-$959,702
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th 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

2022

Revenue$2,235,088
Expenses$2,014,715
Net Income$220,373
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Jan 13, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,235,088
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operation of a public charter school.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$596,760$708,715▲ $111,955
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$540,796$468,868▼ $71,928
Accounts Receivable$22,924$19,865▼ $3,059
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$827$253▼ $574
Total Assets$1,635,136$1,991,826▲ $356,690
Other Assets Total$473,829$794,125▲ $320,296
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,722,751$2,873,757▲ $151,006
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$86,908$64,496▼ $22,412
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,552$13,275▲ $7,723
Total Liabilities$2,815,211$2,951,528▲ $136,317
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-1,180,075$-959,702▲ $220,373
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,180,075$-959,702▲ $220,373
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,635,136$1,991,826▲ $356,690

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$467,368$503,865$971,233
Land$1,500-$1,500
Other Assets Org$959--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ken JosephChair
Christopher WilcoxBoard Member
Dr Dan MackeyBoard Member
Dr Jennifer KafskyBoard Member
Gaby LachneyBoard Member
Jen PearsonSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$248,679
Program Service Revenue
$1,986,409
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,496
Change in Net Assets
$220,373

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,235,088
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$70,534
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,305,622
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,235,088
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,532,254
Other Expenses$482,461
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,143,985$93,752-$1,237,737
Occupancy$118,604$29,651-$148,255
Other Employee Benefits$129,323$8,912-$138,235
Other Expenses$32,901$58,280-$91,181
Payroll Taxes$84,220$6,677-$90,897
Depreciation Depletion$71,928--$71,928
Pension Plan Contributions$47,871$17,514-$65,385
Insurance-$28,695-$28,695
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,758-$7,758
Advertising-$3,597-$3,597
Fees for Services Legal-$3,139-$3,139
Interest-$3,101-$3,101
Total Functional Expenses$1,718,796$295,919$0$2,014,715

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,139,764
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,014,715
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,014,715
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$125,049
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
Deferred Inflows of Resources$1,707,768
Net Pension Liability$863,493
Federal income taxes$302,496
Net OPEB Liability-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Principal
Phone
8284881222
Signed
2023-01-13
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
37
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Rebekah Barr CPA PC
Address
1520 Nash Street N, Wilson, NC 27893
Preparer
Rebekah Barr
Phone
2522946920
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

XI 2D

“Revenues from the Swain Education Foundation that is reported on the tax return for that entity. The Foundation is audited as a component unit of Mountain Discovery School and included in the audited financial statements.”

XII 2D

“Expenses from the Swain Education Foundation that is reported on the tax return for that entity. The Foundation is audited as a component unit of Mountain Discovery School and included in the audited financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation 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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents, school policies and financial statements are available for viewing by the public at the Schools office upon request.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,991,826
Liabilities
$2,951,528
Net assets
-$959,702
Revenue
$2,235,088
Expenses
$2,014,715
Net income
$220,373
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