JOY FOR LIFE, INC.

Equine-Assisted Programs

Where Horses Heal, and Purpose Begins

Organizational Verification Statement

Joy for Life, Inc. is a registered Oregon nonprofit corporation and an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.

The organization provides equine-assisted programs serving children, teens, and adults affected by autism, trauma, mental illness, and post-traumatic stress. Through structured interaction with horses, participants engage in experiences that foster emotional regulation, trust, responsibility, and purposeful connection. Joy for Life’s programs are non-clinical in nature, emphasizing presence, consistency, and relational engagement—creating environments where healing occurs through connection and purpose takes root.

Joy for Life, Inc. is governed by an active Board of Directors and led by its President and Chairman of the Board, Ryan L. Hopman, Ph.D. The organization operates in accordance with all applicable federal and state nonprofit regulations.

This page verifies organizational identity and good standing when engaging with community partners, retailers, merchants, vendors, and supporters, including requests related to counter-display materials, educational outreach, equipment donations, or preferred charitable pricing.

Contributions and qualifying in-kind support may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

EIN: 85-0661496

Website: www.joy4life.org

JOY FOR LIFE, INC.
Equine-Assisted Programs · Where Horses Heal, and Purpose Begins
Entity: Oregon Nonprofit Corporation
Status: IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) Public Charity
EIN: 85-0661496
Address: [Street Address or P.O. Box]
Website: https://www.joy4life.org
Joy for Life, Inc. provides equine-assisted programs serving children, teens, and adults affected by autism, trauma, mental illness, and post-traumatic stress. Through structured interaction with horses, participants foster emotional regulation, trust, responsibility, and purposeful connection. Programs are non-clinical, emphasizing presence, consistency, and relational engagement—creating environments where healing through connection is possible and purpose takes root.
The organization is governed by an active Board of Directors and led by its President and Chairman of the Board, Ryan L. Hopman, Ph.D. Operations comply with applicable federal and state nonprofit regulations.
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For vendor and retail partners: this page supports requests related to counter-display materials, equipment donations, and preferred charitable pricing. For questions, contact info@joy4life.org.