Giving Opportunities

The Cooper Institute is a chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between living habits and health. Established in 1970, the Institute has been housed in its own building at the north end of the Cooper Aerobics Center campus in Dallas since 1983. An Institute satellite center located at the Hampton Medical Clinic in the Oak Cliff community of Dallas opened in May, 2002. Because of the growing success of this site, a Dallas donor stepped forward and provided funds for the center's expansion. In 2004, the Oak Cliff Center moved to a nearby 4400 square foot facility to accommodate increasing numbers of study participants and to facilitate the Center's growing number of community-based initiatives.

The Institute is administratively and financially independent from any of the for-profit corporations bearing the Cooper name. Accordingly, in addition to grants from federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other foundations, we must rely heavily on the steadfast generosity of our donors, our honored "Circle of Friends," who over the years have made so much possible.

Make a Donation
Your general contributions to The Cooper Institute provide the funding nucleus for: maintenance of the support staff, work environment/facilities; update of equipment, and to maintain a strong infrastructure that allows for implementation of pilot studies and community outreach initiatives.

2008 Preventive Medicine and Wellness Lecture Series
The Cooper Institute started its Preventive Medicine Lecture Series both as a fundraiser and as a means to better engage the surrounding community with highly-regarded scientists and health professionals. Speakers with the latest information in their field and guests have the opportunity to interact with in a social atmosphere. The dinner and lectures are held four times a year in the homes of Dallas residents.

Help The Cooper Institute Raise Funds Through The Tom Thumb Reward Card Program

The next time you’re at Tom Thumb, pick up a Reward Card application at the courtesy booth to fill out and link your Reward Card to our account. Every time you shop at Tom Thumb a percentage of your purchases will be donated to the The Cooper Institute, so be sure to use your card every time you shop!

The Tom Thumb Reward Card makes it convenient, fast and rewarding to raise funds for Dallas’ non-profit Cooper Institute! By using your Reward Card, you will be supporting our non-profit organization and will also be eligible for exclusive discounts, giveaways, enter-to-wins, direct mail rewards, and air miles.