Cooper Union

How to Make a Gift

The future of The Cooper Union's exceptional academic programs depends on the generosity of alumni, parents and friends. All forms of giving are vital to the overall strength of the college, and we welcome contributions of every kind.

Make a Gift OnlineMake a gift today using our secure online platform.
Mail or Fax a DonationUse this form to send in your gift via mail or fax.
Donate SecuritiesGifts of securities and stock are advantageous ways to support Cooper Union.
Matching GiftsMatching gifts from your employer can double or even triple the impact of your generous donation.
Donate PropertyThe Cooper Union accepts gifts-in-kind, including art, scientific equipment, books, and real estate.
Volunteer Your LeadershipVolunteers play a crucial role in ensuring the strength of the Cooper community.

Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
“My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”
From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.
Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.