2025-10-31T05:41:07-07:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 561422691 MountainTrue MOUN 8282588737 29 North Market St Asheville NC 288012951 Miller Williams Treasurer 8282588737 2025-10-30 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-10-31 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Miller Williams 29 North Market St Asheville NC 28801 5171222 false X mountaintrue.org X 1984 NC MountainTrues Mission Statement: MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge. 13 13 24 380 0 0 2268018 4208135 148110 851410 30746 50002 17047 8845 2463921 5118392 118312 0 0 1511196 1541057 0 306695 871954 2056322 2501462 3597379 -37541 1521013 1767910 3414038 170777 293150 1597133 3120888 MountainTrues Mission Statement: MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge. false false 3112961 0 851410 Public Lands Our Public Lands program protects and restores the commons of the Southern Blue Ridge for sustainable public use. We continue to fight to amend or revise the flawed forest plan for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests while we organize and mobilize the public to protect public land. -MountainTrue, with other conservation groups, filed three lawsuits against the US Forest Service: 1) Southside Timber Project - We challenged a 15-acre stand as incompatible with the newly adopted Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan then reached an agreement that resulted in the Forest Service abandoning logging at that site. 2)Sued for violations of the Endangered Species Act related to endangered forest bats 3)We sued for not considering the carbon impacts related to timber targets. -Hosted our annual bioblitz in the Nolichucky Gorge. -Recruited volunteers to remove invasive plants from public land. -Re-treated 338 ash trees along the Appalachian Trail. Healthy Communities Our Healthy Communities Team advocates for patterns of growth that promote vibrant communities and protect the rural character and natural assets of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. We appreciate that the natural and built environments are interconnected. To keep our communities safe from pollution and protect our forests from sprawl, MountainTrue advocates for sustainable development. - The Neighbors for More Neighbors program is hitting its stride. - Implementing Buncombe Countys Comprehensive Plan. - Protecting Madison Countys residential communities and ridgetops. - Protecting water quality and reducing sprawl in Henderson County. . Creation Care Alliance of WNC (CCA) The Creation Care Alliance (CCA) unites people of faith from across the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains to care for Gods creation by fostering a deeper love for our planet and our neighbors. Our program educates and mobilizes congregations throughout the region, providing them with action alerts, lobbying opportunities, and avenues to address climate change. Water Our water team protects the French Broad, Watauga, New, Green, Broad, Little Tennessee, Savannah, and Hiwassee River basins by tracking and reporting sewer leaks, straight pipes, pollution sources, and negative impacts from agriculture and development. We fix water quality problems through policy advocacy, funding solutions, project-based approaches, and litigation when necessary. -We joined a petition asking the EPA to withdraw state authority over discharge permits. -Administered over $400,000 in funding from NC DHHS to repair 34 residential septic systems for low-income families across WNC. -Followed up on 62 pollution reports, identified 12 sources of pollution, monitored 96 Swim Guide sites, and collected 1,383 E. coli samples. -Secured over $40,000 in funding to establish additional real-time E. coli monitoring sites. -Improved and expanded the French Broad Paddle Trail to provide better recreation opportunities, deepen the publics connection to the outdoors, and foster more environmental advocates. -Continued building a broader coalition of environmental advocates by engaging communities of color in more outdoor activities. With continued support from Made X Mountains Outdoor Equity Fund, we led four no-cost paddling trips on the French Broad River. -Treated 62 hemlock trees in the Green River Gorge. -Conducted monthly water sampling and seasonal biomonitoring with volunteers. -Surveyed farmers about the impacts of climate change and created WNC Farmer Resource Guide. -In partnership with American Rivers and USFWS, the Watauga Riverkeeper led efforts to remove Shulls Mill Dam, restoring 78 miles of aquatic connectivity in the Watauga Basin. - Watauga Riverkeeper and researchers from Appalachian State University relocated 8 Eastern Hellbenders to the site of the Wards Mill Dam which was successfully removed in 2021. - Planted more than 20,000 livestakes. These livestakes will grow into trees and shrubs that prevent sediment and nutrient runoff into local waterways. Planting sites include the Wards Mill Dam Removal site. - Completely controlled a ~150-acre invasive parrot feather infestation in the south end of Lake Chatuge in Towns County, GA. - Expanded our Swim Guide and volunteer microplastics water quality monitoring programs again in the Little Tennessee River Basin. - Opposed plans by Macon County Commissioners to rollback protections in their Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Watershed Protection, and Flood Damage Prevention ordinances. Lobbying, Advocacy & Community Engagement A foundational aspect of our work is to increase civic engagement by conservation- minded people in WNC. To that end, we continue our full-time presence at the General Assembly and engage people through organizing and issue advocacy. - Lobbied the General Assembly during its short session for funding and legislation to benefit WNCs environment. - Generated 9,435 letters to decision-makers through 27 action alerts across our region and collected over 3,312 signatures on petitions. - Continued offering meaningful connections to the outdoors through our Guided Adventures. - Engaged 3,860 people to take action, sign petitions, and contact their representatives as part of our Plastic-Free WNC campaign. 3112961 true true false true false false true false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 43 0 24 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC GA X X X Robert Wagner 8287766710 29 N Market St Ste 610 Asheville NC 28801 Robert Wagner Director 45.00 X 84550 0 9859 Moriah Dean Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Harlie Palme Vice-Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jane Margaret Bell Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Miller Williams Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Katherine Taaffe Departing Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ameena Batada Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kareen Boncales Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Cooper Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jenny Dissen Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicholas Holshouser Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Trevor McKenzie Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Enrique Sanchez Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Tillotson Board 1.00 X 0 0 0 84550 0 9859 false false false Wildlands Engineering 1430 S Mint St Charlotte NC 28203 Engineering 334901 Aqua Services LLC 23360 US Hwy 431 Guntersville AL 35976 Water Management 283865 2 315819 26718 610804 3254794 119104 4208135 Program Services-Environmental 541900 851410 0 0 851410 50002 0 50002 15605 26718 28525 -12920 0 -12920 9657 9657 9657 27132 24305 2827 2827 Miscellaneous 900099 9281 0 0 9281 9281 5118392 851410 0 58847 94409 41598 34568 18243 1175016 995505 22880 156631 33546 27398 1505 4643 144267 117843 6491 19933 93819 76646 4243 12930 40829 0 40829 0 1477000 1453430 5881 17689 47665 16671 5416 25578 1195 399 398 398 81766 27839 26963 26964 78341 76363 267 1711 25493 18113 5297 2083 9701 9701 0 0 11786 0 11786 0 Equipment 68845 65145 1850 1850 Miscellaneous 15214 12816 540 1858 Dues & Subscriptions 74006 60883 7113 6010 Sponsored Organization Expenses 89895 89895 0 0 34586 22716 1696 10174 3597379 3112961 177723 306695 288488 1033831 999456 1530512 374777 568025 145969 2221 6314 84060 33182 8628 50878 97 94243 78509 1767910 3414038 81761 217890 89016 75260 170777 293150 X 1028675 1766708 568458 1354180 1597133 3120888 1767910 3414038 1521013 2742 X false true X true false X 0 0 1495387 2307969 2160642 2268018 4208135 12440151 63957 25296 52169 167020 878542 1186984 24475 25262 49737 0 1559344 2333265 2212811 2459513 5111939 13676872 0 105020 0 0 0 105020 313564 313564 0 105020 0 0 313564 418584 13258288 4650 1795 8351 30746 50002 95544 4650 1795 8351 30746 50002 95544 545 2600 3556 4682 9281 20664 13793080 0.96120 0.98280 0.00690 0.00550 X Pt III Ln 12 Other Income Part III, Line 12 Description: Miscellaneous 2020: 545. 2021: 2600. 2022: 3556. 2023: 4682. 2024: 9281. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 19800 44220 64020 3533359 3597379 329869 82467 0 0 238795 252900 275073 329869 1096637 1644956 38252 48680 60165 64020 211117 58541 63225 68768 82467 273001 409502 5000 8000 14400 19800 47200 X 4 1.00 0 1 false 1.00 0 true 0 0 8802 8802 0 52405 15360 37045 22853 9020 13833 50878 Right of Use Asset 73955 Security Deposit 4554 78509 Lease Liability 75260 75260 X 4633190 2742 8592 52830 64164 4569026 549366 549366 5118392 3568906 8592 52830 61422 3507484 89895 89895 3597379 Pt II, Line 9 As a by-product of its stream-bank restoration work, MountainTrue holds four conservation easements on small tracts of property bordering or accessing streams on the Watauga River. All of the easements were received by donation. As permitted by generally accepted accounting principals, the organization has elected not to recognize the value of the easements in its financial statements. Pt X, Line 2 MountainTrue is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the Code also provides that income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities for 2024 and was therefore not required to file Form 990-T. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt XI, Line 2d Cost of Goods Sold; Fundraising Expenses Pt XII, Line 2d Cost of Goods Sold; Fundraising Expenses Pt XI, Line 4b Fiscal Sponsorship Income Pt XII, Line 4b Fiscal Sponsorship Expenses Gala 16595 3640 12955 1000 6746 350 6531 Others 32497 29847 2650 1500 500 2000 9898 49092 33487 15605 2500 7246 2350 16429 28525 -12920 X 14 101475 Stock Market Value X Capitalized Vehicle 1 14000 Fair Market Value X Donated goods utilized 41 3629 Fair Market Value false true false Pt VI, Line 6 The organization does have members, but with no authority over the day-to-day operating decisions of the governing body of the organization. They cannot exercise significant control. Pt VI, Line 7a Members may elect the Board of Directors, amend the Articles and Bylaws, and approve any merger, consolidation of dissolution of the organization. Otherwise, members shall have no voting privileges. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Finance Committee for review, and once it is approved, presented to the entire Board for final approval or proposed revision. Pt VI, Line 12c According to MountainTrues Conflict of Interest Policy, each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers shall annually sign a statement, which affirms such person: (a) Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; (b) Has read and understands the policy; (c) Has agreed to comply with the policy; (d) Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. Pt VI, Line 15a In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves a budget line for aggregate salary expense. The Board of Directors sets the Co-Directors salaries after a performance review and a recommendation from the Personnel Committee. Thereafter, individual salaries and salary increases for employees are determined by the Co-Directors using performance reviews as a basis. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 990 are available on our website and on the websites of charity watch organizations. Form 1023 is available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 By-laws, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available upon request. Additionally our audited financial statements are available on our website. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract Labor 858233. 834663. 5881. 17689. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Water Management 283865. 283865. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Engineering 334902. 334902.