High Tech High Heels North Texas
The organizations exempt purpose is to close the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It achieves this mission by making grants to educational institutions and non-profit organizations that offer proven programs for educators and students that increase the number of Texas girls graduating from high school and entering college-level degree programs in STEM. The organization supports a variety of programs ranging from equity training and STEM career workshops for educators to physics camps for high school girls. It connects volunteer speakers from STEM focused companies and organizations with opportunities to engage with and inspire students at schools and events.
High Tech High Heels North Texas at a glance
In short: High Tech High Heels North Texas gave $225K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $904,519
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who High Tech High Heels North Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Design Connect Create ($40K). Together the top 9 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 49 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How High Tech High Heels North Texas gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2025) to $332K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Design Connect Create Grand Prairie, TX | Cirriculum Development/STEM Camp | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Inspiration San Antonio, TX | STEM Program | $40,000 |
| National Alliance for Partner Parkesburg, PA | STEM Equity Academy | $34,881 |
| After School All-Stars N TX Dallas, TX | STEM Program | $30,000 |
| Girls Inc of Metro Dallas Dallas, TX | Eureka STEM Program | $30,000 |
| Preflight Aviation Camp Commerce City, CO | Aviation/STEM Camp | $16,587 |
| Friends of Solar Prep Dallas, TX | STEM Professional Development | $16,032 |
| Girlstart Austin, TX | STEM Afterschool Programs | $10,000 |
| Women in Aviation Internation Commerce, CO | Aviation Day | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $904,519 | $278,567 | $342,860 | $225,000 | 9 | $70,168 |
| 2024 | $968,812 | $325,704 | $399,240 | $275,000 | 8 | $61,410 |
| 2023 | $1,155,055 | $319,125 | $434,154 | $332,000 | 7 | $10,951 |
| 2022 | $1,210,247 | $381,100 | $432,826 | $311,635 | 12 | — |
| 2021 | $1,490,182 | $469,712 | $349,230 | $300,000 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $1,239,637 | $297,468 | $303,906 | $255,577 | 9 | — |
About High Tech High Heels North Texas
Based on IRS filings
High Tech High Heels North Texas is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $905K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
High Tech High Heels North Texas is led by Jessica Kelton, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Kelton
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Smith
Chair & Noms
Director → Chair & Noms, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Hall
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demetria Alford
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Tavana
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Bassam
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Gregory
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Proctor
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcela Mach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Porras
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bradshaw
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Nall
Int Afs Com Led
Director → Int Afs Com Led, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Gockel
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Mitchell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Britney Keepes (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Julie Knecht (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Sherri Thomas (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Adriana Ocampo (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kristin Young (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Cecilia Smith (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Krista Stepney (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Ashley Moore (2024) — Director
- Former: Kandi Clancey (2024) — Director
- Former: Marcy Mach (2024) — Director
- Former: Fern Yoon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Juanita Deloach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexa Nguyen (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bora Laci (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brandi Parker (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Carissa Rouse (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Bergman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Crystal Velasquez (2023) — Director
- Former: Allison Shelton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Scheurer (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Ayesha Mayhugh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Primdahl (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Diana Aguirre (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeryn Laengrich (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dawn Bradney (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tori Salido (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Isabelle Guillen (2022) — Director
- Former: Becky Hudson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kacie Phillips (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melanie Sinclair (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Hahn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pamela Dukes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robin Bray (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Tracy Hamilton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Zeman (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Christine Witzsche (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Diehl (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Kelly (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about High Tech High Heels North Texas
How much does High Tech High Heels North Texas give each year?
High Tech High Heels North Texas gave $225K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $275K across 8 grants.
What is High Tech High Heels North Texas's typical grant size?
High Tech High Heels North Texas's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does High Tech High Heels North Texas give grants?
High Tech High Heels North Texas gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does High Tech High Heels North Texas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on High Tech High Heels North Texas's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are High Tech High Heels North Texas's largest grantees?
High Tech High Heels North Texas's largest 2025 grantees include Design Connect Create ($40,000), Foundation for Inspiration ($40,000) and National Alliance for Partner ($34,881), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is High Tech High Heels North Texas?
High Tech High Heels North Texas reported $905K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $279K.
What is High Tech High Heels North Texas?
High Tech High Heels North Texas is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $905K in total assets as of 2025.
What is High Tech High Heels North Texas's EIN?
High Tech High Heels North Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2575056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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