Cooperriis Inc.

“The executive committee is made up of the chair and vice-chair and two other board members. The four members are elected every year at the annual board meeting and serve the sole purpose of providing for a board conversation between board meetings if needed. Since the board meets only four times per year, this allows for addressing issues immediately if needed, rather than having to call a special meeting or waiting until our next scheduled meeting. Historically, the executive committee has met 1-2 times per year. The executive committee has the authority to make board level decisions on behalf of the board (with communication to the board at its next meeting). The executive committee also provides a forum for advice/counsel to the chair, vice-chair, and executive director. The executive director is usually invited to attend all executive committee meetings.”

“Donald cooper lisbeth riis cooper chairman vice chair family relationship donald cooper david cooper chairman secretary family relationship donald cooper wendy cooper roche chairman board mbr family relationship lisbeth riis cooper david cooper vice chair secretary family relationship lisbeth riis cooper wendy cooper roche vice chair board mbr family relationship”

“The executive committee does not keep minutes.”

“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, officers, directors, and trustees are required to review and submit a conflict of interest questionnaire annually. All potential conflicts are disclosed to the board chair and executive director and reviewed by the full board as needed.”

“Compensation for the executive director reported on this return was reviewed by the board of directors in april 2019. (currently under three- year contract.) the compensation package is established in a written employment contract, and was determined by an internally prepared compensation study of similar positions. The compensation agreement was accepted by a vote of the board of directors.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or audited financial statements available to the public.”

“Helping people with mental health challenges achieve their highest level of fulfillment and functioning. - our story - 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 1,360 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 170 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 - 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 buncombe county area. 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 31,007,334 have been provided. In this last fiscal year scholarships were 1,146,832. Approximately 30% of cooperriis' residents are provided scholarships.”

“The organization provides living quarters (as necessary) to volunteers providing over 30 hours of service per week.”