Cooperriis Inc.

“The executive committee consists of the chairperson of the board, the vice chairperson, and two at-large members elected by the board of directors from its members with consideration in the election of at-large members being given to a desire to diversity and representation of the various viewpoints of the full board of directors. Meetings of the committee are monthly or held at the call of the chairperson or upon delegation by the chairperson to the vice chairperson. All acts of the executive committee are subject to the review and control of the board of directors. The executive committee reports to the full board at subsequent meetings.”

“Donald cooper lisbeth riis cooper chairman vice chair family relationship donald cooper david cooper chairman secretary family relationship lisbeth riis cooper david cooper vice chair secretary family relationship”

“Contemporary documentation is not kept for all committees of the governing body.”

“The return was prepared by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. Upon completion and review, the return was provided to each board member. Members are allowed a question and response period prior to submission to the irs.”

“Board members are required to review and submit a conflict of interest questionnaire annually. All potential conflicts are disclosed to the executive director and reviewed by the board as needed.”

“A market index study was completed in a prior year by the cfo and cao summarizing the level of compensation of executive directors at comparable nonprofit organizations. This information was provided to the board for review and final approval.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request at the organization's administrative office.”

“The return is amended to reflect reclassification of marketing department expenses in part ix from column (d) fundraising expenses to column (c) management & general expenses. Prior return totals: column (c) management & general: 1,628,973 column (d) fundraising: 485,159 amended return totals: column (c) management & general: 2,053,799 column (d) fundraising: 60,333”

“Our healing mission is to enable individuals, whose lives are impeded by a mental health challenge or emotional distress, to develop their capabilities for creativity, wholeness, relationship and optimal health, so that they can achieve their highest levels of fulfillment and functioning and respond productively to their future challenges and opportunities for growth. Cooperriis, inc. Is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Cooperriis, a therapeutic "healing community", is a specialized, licensed residential service community. A therapeutic "healing community" is a place where residents are empowered to take ownership of their recovery with the goal of achieving a healthy and lasting re-integration into society. Residents are age 18 or older and may typically be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction disorders (in some state of remission) and/or personality disorders. Lasting recovery emphasizes a focus on community work and service, clinical support, and wellness. From its opening on june 15, 2003, cooperriis has served 985 individuals; enabling most of them to move along the path of recovery in mental illness toward fulfilled and functional lives. Cooperriis operates a modern 10 million complex on a 94-acre farm in mill spring, north carolina 45 miles southeast of asheville and a modern 4 million complex on a 2.5-acre wooded lot in the historic montford section of asheville, north carolina near the university of north carolina-asheville campus. The cooperriis community is a nurturing, caring environment staffed by about 250 caring individuals - professional and paraprofessional - that join and assist residents in living and learning life skills designed to help the individual move toward wellness and independence. The central concept of therapeutic community is the achievement of an environment in which staff and residents live, learn, recreate and work together as a functioning community. To this model, cooperriis has added the elements of modern psychiatry and psychology, with an emphasis on person-centered care, recovery, and a strong holistic component that affirms and honors the "whole" person. Cooperriis nurtures the whole person, rather than just the mind by utilizing comprehensive services and experiences such as: - therapeutic community support of individual recovery - individual and group therapy - family support and education - psychiatric and medication support - support for individuals with history of substance abuse and/or addiction - service and life skills training - scholastic education and career assessment - physical wellness counseling and support for optimal health - recreational, cultural, and arts experiences after an average stay of five to eight months, residents may transfer to the cooperriis community program, which provides transition, supportive housing, and occupational opportunities in the mill spring and asheville areas. Given that residents may come to cooperriis from anywhere in the world, we also assist in the planning of smooth transitions for those returning to their home communities. Since opening, rate reductions totaling 22,950,241 have been provided. Approximately 41% of cooperriis' residents are provided scholarships; in this last fiscal year scholarships were 3,222,046.”

“Amounts reported on line 6 include board members and volunteers receiving no stipends. The organization provides a small stipiend and living quarters (as necessary) to volunteers providing over 30 hours of service per week.”