Nonprofit · EIN 58-1396972
THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,887,051 | $1,389,155 | $4,497,896 | $8,256,910 | $123,788 | $8,133,122 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,710,621 | $1,260,556 | $1,450,065 | $3,746,152 | $114,005 | $3,632,147 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,795,143
- Membership dues
- $1,315
- Program service revenue
- $849,664
- Investment income
- $40,069
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,793
- Other revenue
- $202,175
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,745
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $121,004
- Other salaries and wages
- $411,850
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $605,977
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,000
- Occupancy
- $94,848
- Travel
- $3,272
- Depreciation
- $158,165
- Program services (functional)
- $1,013,938
- Management and general (functional)
- $298,984
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,746,152
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,256,910
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $123,788
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,133,122
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,508,037
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,440,784
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $692,338
- Gross receipts
- $5,887,285
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 110
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly J Cree | Advancement Director Officer | 40 | $57,225 | $1,621 |
| Stephanie Anderson | Executive Director-2023 Officer | 40 | $38,914 | $1,203 |
| Kerry Keys | Executive Director-2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $24,865 | $519 |
| Anna Martin | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott May | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Camille Cassingham | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Kinback | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Maggie Lovins | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marlene Trader | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Zenner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Irwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Cobb | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Reines | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Reading | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Anderson | Executive Director-2023 Officer | 40 | $74,999 | $2,250 |
| Beverly J Cree | Advancement Director Officer | 40 | $49,231 | $1,477 |
| Robin Canady | Finance Director Officer | 30 | $16,340 | $654 |
| Anna Martin | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Kinback | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Maggie Lovins | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marlene Trader | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Reines | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Irwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KC Boyce | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Quattlebaum | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DeAnn Peterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Reading | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott May | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Cobb | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Stephens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Camille Cassingham | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Keys | Executive Director-2024 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1299, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-1299
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kerry Keys, PO Box 1299, Highlands, NC 28741
- Signed the 990
- Kerry Keys, Interim Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 526-5838
- Website
- www.themountainrlc.org
- Return prepared by
- Prager Metis CPAs PLLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center offers programming and hospitality services to families, individuals, youth and compatible organizations throughout the year. Our summer Mountain Camp and youth programs have been enriching the lives of children, youth and families for over 45 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.Expenses $1,013,938 · grants $9,745 · revenue $874,905
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (religious organization). Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1396972
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (religious organization)
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T192)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,256,910
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,887,285
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,887,051 | $1,389,155 | $8,256,910 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,710,621 | $1,260,556 | $3,746,152 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,309,272 | $1,236,560 | $2,964,170 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 58-1396972).
Questions about THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC is 58-1396972.
- Is THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC file?
- Form Not required (religious organization).
- When is the next return of THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kerry Keys.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,225 (Beverly J Cree, Advancement Director).
- How much revenue does THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT & LEARNING CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,887,051, expenses of $1,389,155 and total assets of $8,256,910 at year end.
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