Your Gift Matters


Thank you for changing the lives of students by providing an exceptional foundation that allows students to grow from curiosity to wisdom.

Your gift helps fulfill our mission: to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.

Ways to Give

List of 7 items.

  • Gifts of Cash

    Gifts of cash usually take the form of cash, money orders, or checks made payable to The John Cooper School. Please mail your contribution to:

    The John Cooper School
    Advancement Office
    One John Cooper Drive
    The Woodlands, TX 77381 
  • Pledges

    A pledge enables a donor to consider larger commitments and fulfill them with payments spread over a period of time. Reminders will be sent about your commitment. All pledges for Annual Fund must be paid in full by the end of the school's fiscal year - June 30. Pledges for a capital campaign may be extended over a period of a number of years. 
  • Gifts of Securities

    While there are several ways to transfer appreciated securities to the school, we have found the most efficient method is a direct transfer, via DTC, from your brokerage account to that of the school. Most firms require written authorization to facilitate such a transfer. Please contact Christen Wilson, Chief Advancement Officer, at 281-367-0900 ext. 2327 or via email at cwilson@johncooper.org for additional information that you will need to complete the transaction.
  • Corporate Matching Gifts

    Since many companies offer matching gift programs, we encourage you to check for matching gifts and see if your employer has a program which will match your donation made to The John Cooper School. A corporate match may allow you to double – or even triple – the impact of your gift and the donor is recognized for the entire amount! A matching gift may be requested for a donation made to the Annual Fund, as well as donations made to capital campaigns.
  • Memorial & Tribute Gifts

    Making a gift in memory or in honor of a family member, mentor, colleague, or friend is a thoughtful way to remember someone special. Gifts made through any of the methods described above can be designated in honor or memory of a loved one or in celebration of a milestone event, such as a birthday, anniversary, or graduation.
  • Planned Giving

    This opportunity allows individuals to ensure the financial well-being of The John Cooper School by making gifts that provide a maximum benefit for the school, while decreasing the income tax, estate, and gift tax burdens upon their estates and descendants. Philanthropic giving can merge your personal financial needs and tax planning.
    • Current Will
    • Living Trust
    • Life Insurance
    • Real Estate
    • Retained Life Estate
    • Closely Held Stock
    • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    • Charitable Lead Trust
  • Bequests

    Bequests often enable donors to give more than would have been possible during their lifetimes. Bequests may be kept private, and they can be changed during the donor's lifetime. Bequests are relatively easy to establish, often with just a simple addition to a will or revocable trust, and bequests are tax-wise: gifts through bequests qualify for certain estate tax deductions.

    This information is not intended as legal advice. Please consult your attorney or tax advisor before making your gift to The John Cooper School.


Gifts of all sizes are welcomed and appreciated. The collective support of many generous families and friends provides the margin of excellence that is vital to the mission of the school and the lives of the students it serves.

Wide varieties of gift vehicles are available and allow you choices in your decision to support The John Cooper School. Should you have any questions about the following ways of giving or if you would like assistance planning your contribution, please contact the Advancement office at (281) 367–0900 ext. 2327.




Our Team

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Christen Wilson

    Christen Wilson 

    Chief Advancement Officer
    281-367-0900 ext. 2327
  • Photo of Hannah Beard

    Hannah Beard 

    Advancement Administrative Assistant
    281-367-0900 ext. 2441
  • Photo of Kalli Lovejoy

    Kalli Lovejoy 

    Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement
    281-367-0900 ext. 2440
  • Photo of Jamey Schrutka

    Jamey Schrutka 

    Advancement Services Coordinator
    281-367-0900 ext. 2467
  • Photo of Brandis Walker-Nichols

    Brandis Walker-Nichols 

    Assistant Director, Annual Giving
    281-367-0900 ext. 2403
  • Photo of Megan Zimont

    Megan Zimont 

    Assistant Director, Advancement Events
    281-367-0900 ext. 2326
From Curiosity to Wisdom
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Our mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, or age.