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Cooper Ridge Incorporated

EIN 84-2630394 · Appling, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$80,612
Spending
$86,870
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Highest pay
$20,775, founder & ceo

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $37,625 spent. 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.
  2. $1,287 spent. 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.
  3. $5,047 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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