2019-01-31T10:27:50-08:00 2018-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2017-07-01 760150423 The John Cooper School JOHN 2813670900 1 John Cooper Drive The Woodlands TX 77381 Chris Patterson CFO 2019-01-31 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z Michael F Maher 34247369 false false X www.johncooper.org X 1988 TX The John Cooper School is an independent, co-educational primary and secondary school located in The Woodlands, TX. Enrollment during the 2017 tax year included approximately 1,242 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through twelfth. 22 22 439 200 0 2076963 1624869 30398166 31963656 102235 164144 -49124 37955 32528240 33790624 1764785 1917755 0 20041199 20942275 0 736266 10735817 10973976 32541801 33834006 -13561 -43382 90959372 96479955 49451334 54187296 41508038 42292659 The mission of The John Cooper School is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become creative thinkers, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifetime learners. false false 30266968 1917755 31980638 The John Cooper School is an independent, co-educational primary and secondary school located in The Woodlands, TX. Enrollment during the 2017 tax year included approximately 1,242 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through twelfth. Financial aid is awarded to students on the basis of need. 30266968 true true false false false false false false true true true false false false true false true false true false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 54 1 true 439 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 22 22 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Chris Patterson 2813670900 One John Cooper Drive The Woodlands TX 77381 David Dunlap Board Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gerald Glenn Vice Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Johnna Edone Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Petrauskas Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Yvette C Aquino Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sanette Austin Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Bayless Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stacey Bourque Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryan Brown Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David I Chenault MD Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Field Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shaun Finnie Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Griffith Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Worthing Jackman Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sheena Mani Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Minarovic Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cole Pate Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rod Pitts Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carlos Ramirez Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Rock Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Teuscher Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Udell Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Maher Head of School 60.00 0.00 X 492591 0 89661 Chris Patterson CFO 50.00 0.00 X 194028 0 21232 Stephen Popp Upper School Head 50.00 0.00 X 150576 0 20832 Troye Skipworth Dir of Advancement 50.00 0.00 X 147396 0 21022 Elizabeth Demonico Faculty 40.00 0.00 X 142473 0 13162 John Hoye Athletic Director 40.00 0.00 X 142264 0 20027 William Meredith Dir of Admissions 40.00 0.00 X 123531 0 19316 Rodney Lisembee Technology Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 119249 0 18612 1512108 223864 16 false true false DE Harvey Builders 3630 Westchase Houston TX 77042 Construction 2772333 Mesa Mechanical 3514 Pinemont Houston TX 77018 Mechanical 167770 Sams Limousine & Transportation 9215 Rasmus Houston TX 77063 Transportation 140198 4 302970 1321899 223762 1624869 Bus Service Fees 480000 6350 6350 Extended Day / Other 611710 369906 369906 Food Service Revenue 721000 922953 922953 Summer School Tuition 611710 231710 231710 Tuition and Fees 611600 30432737 30432737 31963656 164144 164144 0 0 0 0 267468 302970 246495 20973 20973 0 227232 210250 16982 16982 0 33790624 31980638 185117 0 1917755 1917755 0 0 806160 690476 91499 24185 0 15735655 13627588 1685997 422070 1106955 948107 125639 33209 2149303 1840878 243946 64479 1144202 980009 129867 34326 0 44108 44108 53144 53144 0 0 12669 12669 509544 372932 126933 9679 125407 2877 122530 446557 378415 56263 11879 453097 453097 0 1315739 1315739 57724 35306 12630 9788 0 0 942431 940028 1502 901 0 3166155 3166155 189853 187610 1477 766 Food services 970107 949915 2810 17382 Student Programs & Activities 912513 912513 Instructional activities 727774 727774 Equipment purchases 297017 295249 1768 750137 524545 117990 107602 33834006 30266968 2830772 736266 2852467 3078569 22732139 26546076 4768981 3852772 188453 210482 0 0 0 0 37282 34768 82515799 24247559 56196861 58268240 4183189 4489048 0 0 0 0 90959372 96479955 1748631 2283205 16710557 18826285 28438065 31229472 871967 689233 1682114 1159101 49451334 54187296 X 37114547 38125533 1325080 1097115 3068411 3070011 41508038 42292659 90959372 96479955 X -43382 304990 523013 X false true X true false X 2468400 11357938 5448101 2076963 1624869 22976271 0 0 2468400 11357938 5448101 2076963 1624869 22976271 8375129 14601142 48981 62150 60076 110166 164144 445517 0 0 23421788 141366748 0.62340 0.62540 X Part I: Additional Information The John Cooper School is classified as a School under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). As such, it is not required to complete the Schedule A Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). The School is voluntarily including Schedule A Part II. For Schedule B Schedule of Contributors, the School meets the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and is reporting under the Special Rule. false true X 8767266 552721 373809 71500 9622296 7918401 547990 352375 51500 8767266 7314584 536033 68784 1000 7918401 4173558 3066128 75898 1000 7314584 3399566 593466 181526 1000 4173558 0.57000 0.32000 0.11000 false false false 2296316 2296316 71109405 20627951 50481454 8934243 3619608 5314635 175835 175835 58268240 Fair value of derivative agreement 1159101 1159101 32375440 304990 210250 515240 31860200 12669 1917755 1930424 33790624 32113832 210250 210250 31903582 12669 1917755 1930424 33834006 Part IV, Line 2b: Explanation of escrow account liability The School holds funds for several related school groups. The School has limited discretion over the use of these funds. Funds held for others are included in the Schools cash and as a liability of the School. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Endowment funds are used for the enrichment of educational programs and operational activities. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Bookstore cost of goods sold $210250 Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Financial Aid /Tuition $1917755 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Bookstore cost of goods sold $210250 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Financial Aid /Tuition $1917755 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized The school's nondiscrimination policy is contained on each application and enrollment contract as well as in the informational brochures made available to the public. Additionally, notice of the policy is published annually in the Houston Chronicle. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race false Gala 461723 215275 246448 210003 Golf Tourn. 108715 87695 21020 35624 445 423 570438 302970 267468 35624 445 210426 246495 20973 true 0 0 Financial aid to students 164 1917755 FMV Tuition reduction Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The John Cooper School awards scholarships each year based on the demonstrated financial need of the family regardless of race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. These scholarship awards do not require repayment. The scholarship committee relies on the School Scholarship Service of Princeton, New Jersey to determine which families qualify for scholarship aid. X true true X X X X X false true false false false false false true false false Chris Patterson CFO 194028 8652 12580 215260 Elizabeth Demonico Faculty 65964 76509 5277 7885 155635 John Hoye Athletic Director 142264 11381 8646 162291 Michael Maher Head of School 492591 41798 47863 582252 Stephen Popp Upper School Head 150576 12046 8786 171408 Troye Skipworth Dir of Advancement 147396 11792 9230 168418 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Mike Maher's compensation includes a housing allowance of $18,000 per year and a car allowance of $9,600 a year. Part I, Line 7: Non-Fixed payments not listed above Ms. DeMonico oversees extracurricular camps for dance and gymnastics. She receives additional compensation based on the revenue generated by the camps. A Newark Cultural Education 263769964 2015-06-01 45000000 Construction of new facilities false false false A 526216 45000000 497463 38177113 6325424 2018 true false false true A false false false false false false A true true Morgan Stanley 17.0000 false false false false true A true X 2 38787 FMV X Auction items 226 184975 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee Executive Committee of the Board is made up of the Officers of the Board: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer & Secretary. Committee has all authority of the Board to manage the business & affairs of the School between Board meetings, except where action of the Board is required by law, Articles of Incorporation or current Bylaws. All actions of the Executive committee are subject to ratification of the full Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form is reviewed in detail by the CFO. A copy of the Form 990 is provided to each Board member prior to filing. Any questions the Board may have in regards to the Form are addressed prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts A conflict of interest / relationship questionnaire is provided to each board member annually for disclosure purposes. Each individual is reminded of the policy on a regular basis and their adherence is informally monitored. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management A compensation committee consisting of board members reviews and recommends the annual compensation for the Head of School which is then approved by the entire Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Compensation data is obtained and analyzed from comparable schools and used extensively along with performance reviews. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Documents are available for review upon request. As such documents are not required to be made publicly available, each request is reviewed and either approved or denied on an individual basis. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Change in value of derivative agreement = $523013