Nonprofit · EIN 84-2630394
COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED
Also known as COOPER RIDGE
Tax-exempt · APPLING, GA 30802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $80,612 | $86,870 | -$6,258 | $48,587 | $1,660 | $46,927 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $89,646 | $79,061 | $10,585 | $56,928 | $3,743 | $53,185 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $58,555 | $38,470 | $20,085 | $48,941 | $6,341 | $42,600 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,161
- Program service revenue
- $29,762
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,689
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $20,775
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $58,678
- Printing, publications and postage
- $576
- Other expenses
- $27,616
- Program services (functional)
- $43,959
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,928
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,660
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,927
- Cash, savings and investments
- $41,495
- Land and buildings
- $3,112
- Gross receipts
- $82,317
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Fuller | Founder & CEO | 50 | $20,775 |
| Justin Fuller | COO | 15 | $0 |
| Donald Fuller | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Deanna Salisbury | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Murphy | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nicoletta Camisa | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joann Denemark | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elaina Leonard | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Fuller | Found/CEO, non-voting Board member | 50 | $24,450 |
| Michelle Iarocci | Key Employee - Session Instructor | 30 | $11,385 |
| Katelyn Williams | Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator | 8 | $1,610 |
| Aidan Mann | Farm Hand | 5 | $580 |
| Paul Gagnon | Farm Hand | 5 | $580 |
| Justin Fuller | COO | 15 | $0 |
| Donald Fuller | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Deanna Salisbury | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Elaina Leonard | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nicoletta Camisa | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joann Denemark | Board of Directors Member | 2 | $0 |
| Meghan Hall | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vanessa Murphy | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Iarocci | Key Employee - Session Instructor | 20 | $675 |
| Deanna Salisbury | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Josephine Fuller | Founds & CEO | 40 | $0 |
| Justin Fuller | COO | 15 | $0 |
| Donald Fuller | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Nicoletta Camisa | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elaina Leonard | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joann Denemark | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
| Meghan Hall | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vanessa Murphy | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2203 PLEMMONS RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3715
- In care of
- % JOSEPHINE TRUGLIO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2203 Plemmons Road, Appling GA 30802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Josephine Fuller, 2203 Plemmons Road, Appling GA 30802
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Josephine Fuller, Founder & CEO
- Phone
- (706) 381-0880
- Website
- cooperridgefarm.org
Mission
The Cooper Ridge Farm organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities through Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT).We believe in the power of the human-animal bond to connect, nurture, and heal people of all abilities. Through our customized, hands-on programs, participants engage in structured farm-based learning guided by certified professionals and enriched by meaningful interactions with our animal partners. Our approach provides a unique and effective way to work on traditional therapy goals (such as those in speech-language, physical, occupational, and applied behavioral therapies).We proudly offer an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar therapy services to the CSRA. In addition we also offer employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities through various grant funding sources.
Program accomplishments
- Private Therapy Sessions - 903 private therapy sessions scheduled and 745 conducted due primarily to cancellations from weather impacts & client illness. Team of three paid session instructors varying pay with and average pay of $16/hr. Session are 90 min long, session instructors are paid 3 hours per session which includes time for planning, goal setting and documenting. 15-20 rotating volunteers including students from Augusta Universitys Physical, Occupational , and speech Therapy programs helped to execute each of the sessions alongside certified instructors in Animal-Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Interventions. This also expenses for programming materials and therapy tools.Expenses $37,625
- Cooper Ridge hosted small groups of special needs individuals for animal-assisted activity group programming. 120 individuals served in 6 groups that attended. Groups consisted of multiple classes of special needs students from area schools, and several organizations for adults with disabilities. Team of 8-10 volunteers were on hand for each group visit.Expenses $1,287
- Special Events - Hosted 8 special events to highlight the farm services, our animal partners, and showcase farm therapy participants. approx 250 individuals served. Team of 15-20 volunteers utilized for each of the events.Expenses $5,047
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2630394
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $82,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $80,612 | $86,870 | $48,587 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $89,646 | $79,061 | $56,928 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $58,555 | $38,470 | $48,941 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Josephine Fuller | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Josephine Fuller | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Josephine Truglio | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-2630394).
Questions about COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED is 84-2630394.
- Is COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED 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 COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Josephine Fuller.
- Who are the officers and directors of COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,775 (Josephine Fuller, Founder & CEO).
- How much revenue does COOPER RIDGE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $80,612, expenses of $86,870 and total assets of $48,587 at year end.
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