To be the philanthropic voice of Mountain Air by providing financial assistance to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that benefit the residents of Yancey County in the areas of health, education, family issues, the environment, econcomic development, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$503K
+109.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$241K
+80.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+40.4% YoY
About Mountain Air Community Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mountain Air Community Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BURNSVILLE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $503K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $241K. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $503,218 | $240,695 | $229,291 |
| Revenue | $615,995 | $202,574 | $174,613 |
| Expenses | $313,465 | $191,170 | $178,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $50,181 | $3,043 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reconciliation House ($38,000), Tractor ($25,000), Mountain Strong 828 ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reconciliation House Burnsville, NC | Mini-Split Program | $38,000 |
| TRACTOR Burnsville, NC | Refrigerator Installation | $25,000 |
| Mountain Strong 828 Burnsville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $25,000 |
| Dig-In Burnsville, NC | Gardens Programs | $21,000 |
| Camp Spring Creek Bakersville, NC | Support Teacher Training | $15,000 |
| THRIVE Appalachia Burnsville, NC | Culinary Entrepreneurship Program | $15,000 |
| Chamber of Commerce Burnsville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $15,000 |
| Mountain Heritage High School (FBLA) Burnsville, NC | Conference Costs | $12,000 |
| Feed a Child Burnsville, NC | Mini-Split for Food Warehousing | $10,500 |
| Pisgah Legal Services Burnsville, NC | Low Cost Legal Assistance | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Bailey | President | 3 | — |
| James McCann | Vice-President | 3 | — |
| Diana Richter | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Suzanne Zapfel | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Tom Valore | Member | 2 | — |
| Virginia Perry | Member | 2 | — |
| Jan Cady | Member | 2 | — |
| Mary Anne Smith | Member | 2 | — |
| Cathy Williams | Member | 1 | — |
| Nancy Hanna | Member | 1 | — |
| Mark McCreery | Member | 1 | — |
| Margie Cuckler | Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Air Community Fund Inc?
Mountain Air Community Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BURNSVILLE, NC. It holds $503K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mountain Air Community Fund Inc?
As of 2024, Mountain Air Community Fund Inc holds $503K in total assets with $616K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $241K in 2024.
Where does Mountain Air Community Fund Inc operate?
Mountain Air Community Fund Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Mountain Air Community Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Mountain Air Community Fund Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $241K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mountain Air Community Fund Inc's EIN?
Mountain Air Community Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2392703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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