Mountain Discovery School

EIN: 562257244 501(c)(3) Education

Bryson City, NC

Total Revenue
$2,862,968
Total Expenses
$3,159,070
Total Assets
$2,835,655
Net Assets
$-1,223,061
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Tracy Wharton
Phone
8284881222
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Mountain Discovery School, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

Operation of a public charter school.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $198,534
Program Service Revenue $2,664,434
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,862,968

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,493,852
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,623,120
Other Expenses $665,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,159,070

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,862,968 $2,552,795 +0.1%
Expenses $3,159,070 $2,751,238 +0.1%
Net Income $-296,102 $-198,443 +0.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
61
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
8
$225,312
Key Employees
4
$225,312
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tracy Wharton Co-Director 001.00
Director Key Emp
$72,210 $0 $72,210
Crim Bassett Co-Director 001.00
Director Key Emp
$68,922 $0 $68,922
Billie Clemens Co-Director 001.00
Director Key Emp
$63,730 $0 $63,730
Carter Petty CFO 001.00
Director Key Emp
$20,450 $0 $20,450
Jen Pearson Chair 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Dan Mackey Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Black Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Alison Joseph Board Member 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,862,968 $3,159,070 $2,835,655 $-296,102
2024 $2,552,795 $2,751,238 $2,546,985 $-198,443
2023 $2,326,451 $2,095,265 $2,250,016 $231,186
2022 $2,235,088 $2,014,715 $1,991,826 $220,373
2021 $2,196,136 $1,798,356 $1,635,136 $397,780
2020 $1,924,018 $1,838,316 $1,493,221 $85,702
2019 $1,855,119 $1,773,562 $1,171,610 $81,557
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