Mountaintrue
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 01/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-1422691
Organization Overview
Mountaintrue is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mountaintrue employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountaintrue 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 12/2021, Mountaintrue generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 7 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
MOUNTAINTRUE'S MISSION STATEMENT: MOUNTAINTRUE CHAMPIONS RESILIENT FORESTS, CLEAN WATERS, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE SOUTHERN BLUE RIDGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN WATER: -CONTINUED TO PROMOTE THE I LOVE RIVERS CAMPAIGN WHICH IS DESIGNED TO CLEAN UP THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT PATHOGEN SOURCES AND SOLUTIONS ACROSS WNC. -PURCHASED AND DEPLOYED REAL-TIME WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROBES IN 2 STREAMS. -MONITORED POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AROUND THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER WATERSHED -CONDUCTED 60 MICROPLASTIC TESTS ACROSS THE WATERSHED -BEGAN EDNA STUDIES ON THE GREEN AND BROAD RIVER WATERSHEDS TO SOURCE BACTERIA -DEPLOYED TRASH TROUT PARTNERSHIPS TO COLLECT PLASTICS. -MONITORED WATAUGA LAKE FOR HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM -RECONNECTED 140 MILES OF AQUATIC HABITAT THROUGH WARDS MILL DAM REMOVAL -LAUNCHED SWIN GUILD AND TRAINED 16 NEW WATER QUALITY MONITORING VOLUNTEERS.
PUBLIC LANDS: CONTINUED TO PUSH FOR A FOREST PLANT THAT PROTECTS OLD-GROWTH FORESTS, UNROADED AREAS AND THE RESTORATION OF FORESTS TO PRE-INDUSTRIAL CONDITION. -THROUGH SELC RESPRESENTATION, WE CONTINUE TO OPPOSE RULES THAT WEAKEN NEPA. -HOSTED A TRI-COUNTY BIOBLITZ WITH 47 PARTICIPANTS, 2,900 PHOTGRAPHIC OBSERVATIONS AND 1,198 SPECIES IDENTIFIED. -RE-TREATED OVER 300 ASH TREES (OVER 1,200 TO DATE): COMMITTED TO KEEPING ALIVE LONG-TERM -ANALYZED NON-NATIVE INVASIVE PLANT BIOLOGICAL CONTROL EXPERIMENT IN SANDY BOTTOM WETLAND. -REMOVED INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES FROM 17 ACRES IN PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST. -SPEARHEADED THE HIGH COUNTRY HABITAT RESTORATION COALITION-ENGAGING 175 VOLUNTEERS AND TREATING DOZENS OF ACRES IN 2021 -RESTORED HABITAT AND NATIVE PLANT DIVERSITY AT ISLAND PARK ON HTE TUCKASEGEE RIVER.
HEALTH COMMUNITIES: -CONTINUED 20+ YEARS OF LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE I-26 CONNECTOR PROJECT. -COLLABORATED WITH THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE AND THE ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES -CONTINUED TO COORDINATE AND CO-HOST THE BUILDING OUR CITY SPEAKER SERIES, WELCOMING NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS. -LAUNCHED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AROUND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING EFFORTS IN BUNCOMBE AND HENDERSON COUNTIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Mayfield Co-Director | Officer | 45 | $65,199 |
Robert Wagner Co-Director | Officer | 45 | $64,685 |
Je'wana Grier-Mceachin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Grady Nance Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Moriah Heaney Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tanya Marie Pender Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $171,394 |
| Fundraising events | $27,454 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $400,270 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,708,851 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,868 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,307,969 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,296 |
| Investment income | $1,794 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$61 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$813 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $348 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $155 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,337,288 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,280 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,560 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,122 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,504 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $792,994 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,051 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,040 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,084 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,242 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $234,018 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,670 |
| Office expenses | $30,971 |
| Information technology | $10,546 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $95,803 |
| Travel | $31,487 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,731 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,905 |
| Insurance | $12,885 |
| All other expenses | $5,888 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,775,908 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $178,962 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,159,548 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $131,486 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,109 |
| 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 | $1,760 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,157 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,524 |
| Total assets | $1,519,546 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,099 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $60,099 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,055,867 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $403,580 |
| 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 | $1,519,546 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mountaintrue has recieved totaling $8,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $8,000 |
Lomax Family Foundation Arden, NC PURPOSE: CHARITY | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Incorporated Nashville, TN | $6,311,367 | $5,679,425 |
Conservation Trust For North Carolina Raleigh, NC | $11,226,846 | $3,423,322 |
Council Of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Inc Reston, VA | $4,896,864 | $4,194,234 |
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association Raleigh, NC | $2,468,744 | $2,840,629 |
Elizabeth River Project Norfolk, VA | $12,795,047 | $7,512,633 |
Nc Warn Incorporated Durham, NC | $1,858,102 | $2,687,799 |
Upstate Forever Greenville, SC | $8,968,983 | $1,882,250 |
Dogwood Alliance Inc Asheville, NC | $4,669,914 | $2,991,809 |
Palmetto Pride The Governors Council On Beautification & Litter Columbia, SC | $5,198,151 | $1,873,312 |
North Carolina Conservation Network Raleigh, NC | $6,249,621 | $3,696,586 |
Mountaintrue Asheville, NC | $1,519,546 | $2,337,288 |
Cape Fear River Watch Wilmington, NC | $740,372 | $1,863,037 |