The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $818.7k
- Investments
- $175.0k
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Highlands, NC
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 58-1396972
Organization Overview
The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc is located in Highlands, NC. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc generated $818.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $705.0k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MOUNTAIN ENRICHES LIVES, FOSTERS AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, HONORS THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL THINGS, AND INSPIRES PEOPLE TO BUILD INCLUSIVE, MEANINGFUL, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. THE MOUNTAIN IS AN EXEMPLARY RETREAT, CAMP AND LEARNING CENTER THAT CELEBRATES UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST PRINCIPLES, INSPIRES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, TRANSFORMS LIVES, AND BUILDS A MORE COMPASSIONATE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMMING AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES TO FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH AND COMPATIBLE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2021, THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER HOSTED OVER 1,500 GUESTS OF ALL AGES FOR APPROXIMATELY 49 PROGRAMS OR EVENTS. OUR SUMMER MOUNTAIN CAMP AND YOUTH PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR NEARLY FORTY YEARS. MOST OF THE OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE MOUNTAIN OR THE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS IT CONTRACTS WITH ARE FOCUSED ON SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. OUR FACILITIES ARE USED BY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATIONS, RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL GROUPS AND PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR MANY HANDS PEACE FARM AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HONORING THE UNIQUE ECOLOGY OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE MOUNTAIN PARTNERS WITH THE CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS LAND TRUST TO CARE FOR AND RESPONSIBLY MANAGE THE NATURAL RESOURCES ON LITTLE SCALY MOUNTAIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Beverly J Cree Interim Ex D | Officer | 53 | $53,040 |
Robin Canady Finance Dire | Officer | 30 | $16,785 |
Kc Boyce Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lee Reading Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Megan Eckert Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Maggie Lovins Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $643,453 |
| Investment income | $4,834 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,042 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,586 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $818,683 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,037 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $243,273 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,389 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,613 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,307 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,398 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,570 |
| Office expenses | $6,743 |
| Information technology | $6,236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,921 |
| Travel | $930 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $6,273 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,275 |
| Insurance | $40,110 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $704,988 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $728,682 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,355 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,940 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,952 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $175,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,740,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,565 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,308 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,649 |
| Total liabilities | $42,522 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,698,027 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc has recieved totaling $33,998.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,200 |
Mountain Findings Inc Highlands, NC | | $7,500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $700 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $598 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Operation Legacy Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | $14,855,718 | $2,174,948 |
The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc Highlands, NC | $1,740,549 | $818,683 |
Porter-Leath Early Childhood Foundation Memphis, TN | $4,471,595 | $740,435 |
James E Campbell Family Foundation Jackson, TN | $6,664,595 | $546,657 |
George And Ann Swift Family Foundation Inc Columbus, GA | $3,389,376 | $55,861 |
Scott A And Phyllis P Crabtree Family Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | $7,368,768 | $1,375,365 |
Live Love Nashville Hendersonville, TN | $159,041 | $253,375 |
The Temple On Greene Street Greensboro, NC | $2,097,973 | $122,739 |
Greater Works Foundation Columbia, SC | $6,011 | $0 |
Amelia And Michael Warner Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,017,456 | $131,518 |
Clarksville Association Of Realtors Spreading Our Support Foundation Clarksville, TN | $223,525 | $231,640 |
Sterling Hope Center Corporation Greenville, SC | $74,214 | $0 |