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Mountain Discovery Charter School Of Swain County

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Elementary, Secondary Education, K - 12 (B29) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.33M (2023)

Expenses
$2.1M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.25M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.98M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,326,451
Expenses
$2,095,265
Net Income
$231,186
Net Assets
-$728,516
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $308,714
13.3%
Program Services $2,017,737
86.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,254,064
59.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,250,016
Total Liabilities $2,978,532
Net Assets -$728,516
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jen Pearson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Dan Mackey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gaby Lachney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Wilcox (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,235,088
Expenses
$2,014,715
Net Income
$220,373
Net Assets
-$959,702
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $248,679
11.1%
Program Services $1,986,409
88.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,237,737
61.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,991,826
Total Liabilities $2,951,528
Net Assets -$959,702
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ken Joseph (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer Kafsky (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jen Pearson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Dan Mackey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gaby Lachney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Wilcox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,196,136
Expenses
$1,798,356
Net Income
$397,780
Net Assets
-$1,180,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $178,620
8.1%
Program Services $2,017,516
91.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $990,877
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,635,136
Total Liabilities $2,815,211
Net Assets -$1,180,075
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ken Joseph (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer Kafsky (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jen Pearson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Dan Mackey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Shear (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Wilcox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,924,018
Expenses
$1,838,316
Net Income
$85,702
Net Assets
-$1,577,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $182,766
9.5%
Program Services $1,741,252
90.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,054,397
57.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,493,221
Total Liabilities $3,071,076
Net Assets -$1,577,855
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ken Joseph (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jen Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Buenting (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Candace Boan Lenzo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Seth Quigg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,855,119
Expenses
$1,773,562
Net Income
$81,557
Net Assets
-$1,663,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,187
10.1%
Program Services $1,667,932
89.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,086,380
61.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,171,610
Total Liabilities $2,835,167
Net Assets -$1,663,557
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Busbin (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Karen Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Heather Gordon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Buenting (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Candace Boan Lenzo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,823,907
Expenses
$1,771,433
Net Income
$52,474
Net Assets
-$1,745,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $225,765
12.4%
Program Services $1,598,142
87.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,061,197
59.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,032,465
Total Liabilities $2,777,579
Net Assets -$1,745,114
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Busbin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Tench (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Breithaupt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Buenting (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Young (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Candace Boan Lenzo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,716,064
Expenses
$1,683,552
Net Income
$32,512
Net Assets
$348,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,741
7.7%
Program Services $1,584,323
92.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $992,406
58.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,154,478
Total Liabilities $805,940
Net Assets $348,538
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Busbin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Tench (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Breithaupt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Dole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Young (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Candace Boan Lenzo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,740,807
Expenses
$1,610,504
Net Income
$130,303
Net Assets
$316,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,627
10.5%
Program Services $1,557,180
89.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $988,930
61.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $683,998
Total Liabilities $367,972
Net Assets $316,026
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Busbin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Tench (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Breithaupt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Dole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Young (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,747,249
Expenses
$1,552,833
Net Income
$194,416
Net Assets
$271,641
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,032
9.9%
Program Services $1,574,217
90.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $947,892
61.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $582,504
Total Liabilities $310,863
Net Assets $271,641
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Busbin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Larry Tyler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Breithaupt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Dole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Young (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,634,549
Expenses
$1,582,547
Net Income
$52,002
Net Assets
$355,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,634,499
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $888,089
56.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $359,485
Total Liabilities $3,741
Net Assets $355,744
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlie Breithaupt (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Dole Ph D (Member) $0 $0 $0
Gay Hess Ms Ccc Slp (Member) $0 $0 $0
James W Busbin Ph D (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Larry Tyler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,548,153
Expenses
$1,608,068
Net Income
-$59,915
Net Assets
$303,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,548,059
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $94
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $925,777
57.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $340,265
Total Liabilities $36,523
Net Assets $303,742

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,575,080
Expenses
$1,619,642
Net Income
-$44,562
Net Assets
$367,482
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,575,080
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $936,108
57.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $377,402
Total Liabilities $9,920
Net Assets $367,482

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,637,004
Expenses
$1,523,394
Net Income
$113,610
Net Assets
$412,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,637,004
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $898,543
59.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $417,021
Total Liabilities $4,977
Net Assets $412,044

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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