Mountain Sun Community School
- Assets
- $620.5k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Brevard, NC
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 26-2925233
Organization Overview
Mountain Sun Community School is located in Brevard, NC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Mountain Sun Community School employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Sun Community School 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 06/2021, Mountain Sun Community School generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $713.6k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MOUNTAIN SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE EACH STUDENTS NATURAL CURIOSITY AND LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC CURRICULUM GROUNDED IN MUTUAL RESPECT AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. WE RECOGNIZE EACH STUDENTS UNIQUE POTENTIAL AND NURTURE THEIR PASSIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL: IN THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR MOUNTAIN SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SERVED 96 CHILDREN AGES 3 - 13. MOUNTAIN SUN SERVES CHILDREN IN A CAREFULLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED TEACHERS USING MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES ALONG WITH OTHER COMPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES. LOTS OF TIME SPENT OUTDOORS, SMALL MULTI-AGE CLASSROOMS AND EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS CREATE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH CHILD IS CHALLENGED AND INSPIRED TO BE THEIR BEST: ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY.
NATURAL PLAY PROJECT: IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 THIS PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED TEMPORARILY SO NO CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN THIS FISCAL YEAR. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REACTIVATED IN THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR. THE NATURAL PLAY PROJECT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND ACCESS TO OUTDOOR SPACES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANT SHORT AND LONG-TERM BENEFITS OF GETTING CHILDREN COMFORTABLE AND JOYFUL OUTDOORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael T Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,650 |
Dilshad Posnock Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rachel Dirito Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ren Uriate Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Josh Harris Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Mihalas Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $389,397 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $91,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $481,185 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $657,006 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | -$1,052 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,137,139 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $31,575 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,236 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,206 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $415,129 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,901 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,659 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,038 |
| Office expenses | $10,167 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $65,975 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,853 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,366 |
| Insurance | $6,920 |
| All other expenses | $4,997 |
| Total functional expenses | $713,618 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $363,136 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $191,732 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,665 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,915 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,087 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $620,535 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,426 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $93,474 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $83,681 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $555 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $207,136 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $413,399 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $620,535 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Mountain Sun Community School has recieved totaling $7,424.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morning Glory Family Foundatipn Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Glen P & Laura Mae Robinson Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $424 |
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