Poppy Farm
To deliver tailored mental-health interventions for children using animal-assisted education and nature-based experiences that nurture emotional resilience, connection, and self-efficacy.
About Poppy Farm
Poppy Farm is a Colorado-based nonprofit (operating publicly as Colorado Animal Assisted Education) that provides nature- and animal-centered educational and therapeutic supports for children, with an emphasis on serving youth who have not responded to traditional mental-health interventions.
The organization describes itself as a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on partnering with schools and community providers to offer no-cost services to families, while also prioritizing strong animal-welfare standards on an intended farm property.
Current organizational work includes board formation, fundraising to acquire land and facilities (targeting roughly 5 acres), and partnerships with other animal-assisted programs to pilot programming and expand reach.
Notable achievements
Established 501(c)(3) status
The organization reports recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity and registration with the Colorado Secretary of State, enabling tax-deductible donations and nonprofit fundraising.
Board and professional leadership assembled
Recruited a founding board and leadership team with experience in school psychology, special education, equine therapy, and program management to shape clinical and operational plans.
Partnerships with existing AAE providers
Has formed collaborative relationships with established animal-assisted programs (including Happiness Through Horses) to support programming development and pilot services.
At a glance
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 99-0758723
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Website
- poppyfarm.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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