Nonprofit · EIN 56-2195372
COOPERRIIS INC
Tax-exempt · MILL SPRING, NC 28756
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $19,740,903 | $14,778,919 | $4,961,984 | $15,987,298 | $1,967,621 | $14,019,677 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,528,954 | $15,695,700 | -$1,166,746 | $11,201,768 | $2,269,053 | $8,932,715 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,172,193 | $15,006,149 | -$833,956 | $11,909,797 | $1,911,926 | $9,997,871 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,065,109
- of which government grants
- $17,741
- Program service revenue
- $12,516,320
- Investment income
- $29,394
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,000
- Other revenue
- $130,080
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $619,179
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $591,356
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,765,384
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,908,326
- Professional fundraising fees
- $22,435
- Legal fees
- $74,846
- Accounting fees
- $31,523
- Occupancy
- $185,225
- Travel
- $47,490
- Depreciation
- $621,365
- Program services (functional)
- $11,440,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,210,767
- Fundraising (functional)
- $127,857
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,201,768
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,987,298
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,967,621
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,019,677
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,667,270
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,572,499
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,447,178
- Gross receipts
- $19,740,903
- Employees
- 278
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC LEVINE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $241,588 | $15,912 |
| AMETHYST ZIMMERMAN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $236,539 | $7,096 |
| SONYA MONTGOMERY | PSYCH NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,438 | $5,658 |
| WILLIAM ANIXTER | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,698 | $5,481 |
| LISA SCHACTMAN | CPO Officer | 40 | $94,230 | $14,972 |
| RANDINE NADEAU | PSYCH NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,726 | $0 |
| JOHNNIE FEATHERSTON | CCO Officer | 40 | $82,275 | $13,848 |
| CATHY MERRILL | CFO Officer | 40 | $88,250 | $4,314 |
| DONALD R COOPER | CHAIR / TREA Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| LISBETH RIIS COOPER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID R COOPER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA MAZOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM R MCKIBBON III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E ROCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE VANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELYNDA D VESER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAY S YOUNG JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID L HAYES | DIRECTOR THR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC LEVINE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $241,430 | $21,900 |
| WILLIAM ANIXTER | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 32 | $232,477 | $5,835 |
| AMETHYST ZIMMERMAN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 32 | $225,000 | $6,750 |
| SONYA MONTGOMERY | PSYCH NURSE Highest-paid employee | 32 | $176,153 | $6,087 |
| LISA SCHACTMAN | CPO Officer | 40 | $90,156 | $3,119 |
| CATHY MERRILL | CFO Officer | 40 | $88,259 | $2,672 |
| DONALD R COOPER | CHAIR / TREA Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| LISBETH RIIS COOPER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID R COOPER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID L HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA MAZOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM R MCKIBBON III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE VANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BELYNDA D VESER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY S YOUNG JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY COOPER ROCHE | DIRECTOR THR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC LEVINE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $228,644 | $21,514 |
| AMETHYST ZIMMERMAN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 32 | $225,000 | $6,750 |
| RONEE AARON | DIR OF PSYCH Highest-paid employee | 32 | $153,836 | $3,577 |
| CATHY MERRILL | CFO Officer | 40 | $88,509 | $3,260 |
| LISA SCHACTMAN | CPO Officer | 40 | $87,225 | $3,636 |
| LISBETH RIIS COOPER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $25,280 | $0 |
| DONALD R COOPER | CHAIR / TREA Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID R COOPER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID L HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA MAZOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM R MCKIBBON III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY COOPER ROCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE VANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BELYNDA D VESER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY S YOUNG JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 HEALING FARM LN, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-5808
- In care of
- % C BRUCE STRUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC LEVINE, 101 HEALING FARM LANE, MILL SPRING, NC 28756
- Signed the 990
- CATHY MERRILL, CFO
- Phone
- (828) 894-5557
- Website
- WWW.COOPERRIIS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARTER P C
Mission
MISSION: OUR HEALING MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BY HELPING THEM WORK TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF FUNCTIONING AND FULFILLMENT. VISION: WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE THE STIGMA AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS HAS DISAPPEARED, WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVER, AND WHERE THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES AS RESPONSIBLE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. WE BELIEVE THAT RECOVERY FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS IS POSSIBLE. WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT RECOVERY COMES IN DIFFERENT FORMS. AT OUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS, WE GIVE OUR RESIDENTS THE RIGHT TO DEFINE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY, WHETHER IT'S TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, GAIN SATISFYING EMPLOYMENT OR ACHIEVE A HIGHER LEVEL OF MEANINGFUL SOCIAL INTERACTION. OUR STORY: COOPERRIIS INC, IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. IT WAS FOUNDED IN
Program accomplishments
- THE FARM OUR CORE PROGRAM IS AT THE FARM WHICH IS ON 94-ACRES LOCATED IN MILL SPRING, NC NEAR ASHEVILLE. THE FARM HAS 36 SEPARATE ROOMS IN THREE LODGES WITH PRIVATE BATHS FOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN AGED 18 AND OVER. RESIDENTS ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL WORK ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A FULL ARRAY OF CLINICAL SERVICES. STAFF AND RESIDENTS LIVE, WORK AND PLAY TOGETHER TO FORM A COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES THE CORE FOR SUPPORTED RECOVERY. THE AVERAGE STAY AT THE FARM IS 3-6 MONTHS, WHEN RESIDENTS OFTEN MOVE ON INTO OUR ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY PROGRAM WHERE SKILLS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING ARE LEARNED. AN AREA OF FOCUS AT THE FARM ARE SERVICES FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY. RATHER THAN HAVING A SEPARATE PROGRAM FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, WE HAVE INTENTIONALLY IMPLEMENTED TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES THAT HELP SOMEONE WITH NEURODIVERSITY AND LEVEL 1 AUTISM TO HAVE A BETTER TREATMENT EXPERIENCE WHILE IN OUR CARE. COOPERRIIS OFFERS A PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FARM RESIDENTS BEGINNING AT THE THIRD MONTH OF STAY. SINCE OPENING IN 2003, COOPERRIIS HAS PROVIDED RATE REDUCTIONS IN EXCESS OF 32.6 MILLION. AN EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AS WELL FOR LONGER TERM PLACEMENTS.Expenses $5,175,399 · grants $496,751 · revenue $5,314,247
- COOPERRIIS AT ASHEVILLE COOPERRIIS AT ASHEVILLE IS A 24 BED, SHORT TERM CLINICALLY INTENSIVE PROGRAM THAT SERVES RESIDENTS WHO ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. PROGRAMMING PROVIDES A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING AN OVERALL RECOVERY APPROACH AND MEDICATION SUPPORT PLAN. (RESIDENTS OFTEN TRANSITION TO THE FARM AFTER THEIR SHORT-TERM STAY OF 30-60 DAYS.) COOPERRIIS AT ASHEVILLE IS IN THE HISTORIC MONTFORD SECTION OF ASHEVILLE ADJACENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA- ASHEVILLE CAMPUS AND DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE.Expenses $4,307,880 · grants $62,544 · revenue $3,577,489
- COOPERRIIS ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY PROGRAM AFTER A MORE STRUCTURED STAY AT EITHER THE FARM OR COOPERRIIS AT ASHEVILLE OR SOMETIMES AS A DIRECT ENTRY IF THE RESIDENT QUALIFIES), A RESIDENT CAN MOVE INTO ONE OF OUR FOUR HOUSES IN ASHEVILLE WITH LIVE IN SUPPORT STAFF (LEVEL B), OR WITH OUTSIDE STAFF SUPPORT (LEVEL C WHERE HOUSING IS OBTAINED BY THE RESIDENT). HERE RESIDENTS FORM A FAMILY-TYPE LIVING AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCE BY PREPARING MEALS, MAINTAINING A CLEAN HOME ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING/STUDYING OR VOLUNTEERING FOR 20 HOURS/WEEK. STAFF TEACH BUDGETING AND PLANNING SKILLS AND HELP WITH INTERVIEWING AND PLANNING. THE AVERAGE STAY CAN CONTINUE FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AT BOTH LEVELS B AND C.Expenses $1,620,465 · grants $59,884 · revenue $1,489,472
- THE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP) IS A HIGHLY STRUCTURED DAY PROGRAM IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, NC. WITH A STRONG WELLNESS APPROACH, THE HOLISTIC PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS AND SKILLS BUILDING. EACH MEMBER PARTICIPATES FIVE HOURS PER DAY IN GROUP AND/OR INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AS WELL AS CASE AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THE PHP CLOSED IN SEPTEMBER 2024 AFTER HURRICANE HELENE.Expenses $336,551 · revenue $2,135,112
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2195372
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,987,298
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,740,903
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,740,903 | $14,778,919 | $15,987,298 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,528,954 | $15,695,700 | $11,201,768 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,172,193 | $15,006,149 | $11,909,797 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,676,458 | $14,032,940 | $11,991,498 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-2195372).
Questions about COOPERRIIS INC
- What is the EIN of COOPERRIIS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COOPERRIIS INC is 56-2195372.
- Is COOPERRIIS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to COOPERRIIS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COOPERRIIS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COOPERRIIS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COOPERRIIS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COOPERRIIS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC LEVINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of COOPERRIIS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $241,588 (ERIC LEVINE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does COOPERRIIS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,740,903, expenses of $14,778,919 and total assets of $15,987,298 at year end.
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