The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highlands, North Carolina, registered in 1986, with $5,887,051 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1299, Highlands, NC, 28741 EIN 58-1396972 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.9M
▲ 117.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$8.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating70 mo reserves · +76% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc: 70 mo reserves · +76% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1299, Highlands, NC, 28741
- City
- Highlands
- State
- North Carolina
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2017) to $5.9M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $124KNet assets $8.1M
Operating margin
76.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.3M
Total liabilities
$124K
Net assets
$8.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,887,051▲117% | $1,389,155▲10.2% | $8,133,122▲124% | $8,256,910▲120% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,710,621▲107% | $1,260,556▲1.9% | $3,632,147▲66.5% | $3,746,152▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,309,272▼4.3% | $1,236,560▲30.9% | $2,182,013▲2.4% | $2,964,170▲34.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,367,910▲67.1% | $944,680▲34.0% | $2,131,223▲25.5% | $2,199,615▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $818,683▼31.5% | $704,988▼36.3% | $1,698,027▲9.3% | $1,740,549▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,194,543▲7.4% | $1,107,163▲1.6% | $1,553,665▲6.0% | $1,662,521▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,112,424▼9.4% | $1,090,261▲6.4% | $1,466,166▲0.1% | $1,583,950▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,227,677 | $1,025,145 | $1,464,264 | $1,524,705 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $472K total
25 grants to The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc totaling $472K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $22,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $41,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $31,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $32,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $32,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $25,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $12,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $9,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $9,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $15,047 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1396972, based in Highlands, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc's EIN?
- The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1396972.
- How much revenue does The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc report?
- The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc reported $5,887,051 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Inc (EIN 58-1396972) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.