Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COOPERRIIS INC
Employer identification number
56-2195372
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
5,079,180
1,051,229
601,031
545,982
936,205
8,213,627
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
6,416,745
9,358,660
11,764,439
11,862,895
13,405,649
52,808,388
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
11,495,925
10,409,889
12,365,470
12,408,877
14,341,854
61,022,015
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
4,250,413
706,950
244,250
103,150
552,142
5,856,905
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
31,081
276,257
414,633
338,553
287,791
1,348,315
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
4,281,494
983,207
658,883
441,703
839,933
7,205,220
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
53,816,795
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
11,495,925
10,409,889
12,365,470
12,408,877
14,341,854
61,022,015
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
23,683
74,982
108,511
17,980
14,977
240,133
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
23,683
74,982
108,511
17,980
14,977
240,133
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
100
133,091
140,198
125,359
98,818
497,566
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
11,519,708
10,617,962
12,614,179
12,552,216
14,455,649
61,759,714
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
87.140 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
83.520 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COOPERRIIS INC
Employer identification number
56-2195372
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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, A THERAPEUTIC "HEALING COMMUNITY" IS A SPECIALIZED, LICENSED RESIDENTIAL SERVICE COMMUNITY THAT ACCOMODATES UP TO 36 ADULTS ON ITS MAIN CAMPUS IN MILL SPRING, NC, 24 ADULTS ON ITS URBAN CAMPUS IN ASHEVILLE, NC AND AN ADDITIONAL 44 IN ITS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS LOCATED IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND ASHEVILLE, NC. 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 DISORDER. COOPERRIIS IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. FROM ITS OPENING IN JUNE 2003, COOPERRIIS HAS SERVED 778 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 THREE WOODED ACRES NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE. SINCE OPENING, RATE REDUCTIONS TOTALING 16,127,754 HAVE BEEN PROVIDED. APPROXIMATELY 41% OF COOPERRISS' RESIDENTS ARE GRANTED RATE REDUCTIONS IN TUITION.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
ASSIST AS DIRECTED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTORS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
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
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B
COMMITTEE ACTIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED MEETING. MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED A QUESTION AND RESPONSE PERIOD AND VOTE OF APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
A MARKET INDEX STUDY WAS COMPLETED IN THE CURRENT YEAR BY THE CFO AND CAO SUMMARIZING THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AT COMPARABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.