Gift of Nearly $1 Million Creates Dedicated Fund for Faculty Compensation

Theo and James Baustert Faculty Excellence Fund

Saint John’s Preparatory School is excited to announce the establishment of the Theo and James Baustert Faculty Excellence Fund, a significant milestone in its ongoing Prep Forward – Our Time is Now campaign. Made possible by a gift of nearly $1 million from the JTB Foundation, this endowed fund will directly support and sustain competitive compensation for the school’s exceptional faculty.

The JTB Foundation was founded by James and Theo Baustert, lifelong advocates for the power of education and the dedicated educators who shape future generations. James and Theo’s son, Tim Baustert, a Prep School alumnus, offered, “This fund honors our parents’ legacy and commitment to academic excellence, reflecting their belief that great teachers are the foundation of transformative learning.” The Theo and James Baustert Faculty Excellence Fund will ensure that the institution remains a beacon of academic excellence by investing in the people who make it possible—its world-class educators.

Prep Forward – Our Time is Now Campaign
The announcement comes as the school’s Prep Forward – Our Time is Now campaign has surpassed its $10 million goal, raising more than $12.5 million to date. The campaign has energized the school’s community around strategic priorities that will strengthen Saint John’s Prep for decades to come.

This gift follows the April 2025 announcement of the largest gift commitment in its 168-year history, made by alumna Ann Marie Stock ’78 and her husband David Campagna. Also in April of 2025, Saint John’s Prep announced the establishment of the Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Endowed Chair in Theatre, a milestone in its commitment to the performing arts. Both gifts are also part of the Prep Forward- Our Time is Now campaign.

Our Faculty
Saint John’s Prep is home to a committed and caring faculty team. Our teachers are highly skilled and dedicated to maintaining our tradition of strong academics and thought provoking classes. More than 80% of our academic team members have earned a master’s degree or higher.