EIN 56-2257244

Mountain Discovery School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
City
Bryson City
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To provide up to 171 students in kindergarten through eighth grades with an experientially rich,hands-on course of study. Operation of a public charter school.
Also known as...
Mountain Discovery Charter School of Swain County
Total revenues
$2,552,795
2024
Total expenses
$2,751,238
2024
Total assets
$2,546,985
2024
Num. employees
53
2024

Program areas at Mountain Discovery School

Operated as a charter school in Bryson City, NC serving approximately 189 students for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Who funds Mountain Discovery School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dogwood Health TrustMarianna Black Library Funding.$400,000
Dogwood Health TrustYouth Wellness Home Support.$125,000
Dogwood Health TrustMaternal Health Support.$50,000
...and 3 more grants received

Financials for Mountain Discovery School

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$218,599
Program services$2,334,196
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,552,795
Data update history
April 21, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Dogwood Health Trust
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from Dogwood Health Trust
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
County
Swain County, NC
Website URL
mountaindiscovery.org/ 
Phone
(828) 488-1222
IRS details
EIN
56-2257244
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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