Highland Park High School PTA
This corporation is formed for the benevolent purpose of furthering the education of children in the highland park independent school district ("hpisd") with an emphasis on children enrolled at highland park high school ("school") and supporting and accomplishing the educational purposes of the hpisd and the school.
Highland Park High School PTA at a glance
In short: Highland Park High School PTA gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $676K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,352,503
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $676,252
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $676,252
- Total assets
- $2,439,502
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Highland Park High School PTA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highland Park ISD ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Highland Park High School PTA gives
- Giving fell 24% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park ISD Dallas, TX | Support/Equipment | $1,322,503 |
| HP Education Foundation Dallas, TX | Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $2,439,502 | $3,968,996 | $3,438,231 | $1,352,503 | 2 | $78,380 |
| 2024 | $1,993,125 | $3,952,504 | $3,799,125 | $1,754,333 | 2 | $79,683 |
| 2023 | $1,837,444 | $3,767,826 | $3,974,011 | $1,935,724 | 2 | $14,440 |
| 2022 | $1,961,762 | $3,820,303 | $3,647,891 | $1,778,779 | 2 | $452 |
| 2021 | $1,840,474 | $1,414,706 | $2,039,693 | $1,019,292 | 2 | $479 |
About Highland Park High School PTA
Based on IRS filings
Highland Park High School PTA is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Highland Park High School PTA is led by Jean Signor, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean Signor
President
President - Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Gina Grove
Bssu Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Katherine Lewis
Member-At-Large Chair
President - Elect → President, 2024
President → Member-At-Large Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gretel Shipley
Communications Chair
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Speicher
Vice President Finance
Treasurer Elect → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carrie Cothrum
Secretary
President → Member-At-Large Chair, 2024
Member-At-Large Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Renne Lokey
Scots Challenge Officer
Historian → Scots Challenge Chair - El, 2024
Scots Challenge Chair - El → Scots Challenge Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jewell Neely Thrash
President - Elect
Treasurer → Vice President Finance, 2024
Vice President Finance → President - Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kyle Huckaby
Treasurer
Supply Shop Treasurer → Treasurer Elect, 2024
Treasurer Elect → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ashlie Schooler
Supply Shop Co-Officer
Supply Shop Co-Chair - Elect → Supply Shop Co-Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Claire Baker
Cafeteria Finance Officer
Cafeteria Finance Chair - Elect → Cafeteria Finance Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kristina Whitcomb
Supply Shop Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nicole Brewer
Supply Shop Co-Officer
Supply Shop Co-Chair - Elect → Supply Shop Co-Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Allyn Waid
Treasurer Elect
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ashley Blanchette
Cafeteria Finance Officer - Elect
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Barfoot
Supply Shop Co-Officer - Elect
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lancashire
Scots Challenge Officer - El
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mandy Hemphill
Supply Shop Co-Officer - Elect
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Angie Hudes (2023–2024) — Supply Shiop Co-Chair
- Former: Crystal Pinson (2023–2024) — Supply Shop Co-Chair
- Former: Elizabeth McMillan (2023–2024) — Cafeteria Finance Chair
- Former: Julie Melihercik (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Amy Benson (2024) — Bssu Chair
- Former: Amy McNulty (2024) — Scots Challenge Chair
- Former: Chelsea Duvall (2024) — Communications Chair
- Former: Michelle Pletcher (2021–2023) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Anne Cannon (2022–2023) — Cafeteria Chair
- Former: Caroline Williams (2022–2023) — Communications Chair
- Former: Gina Gregory (2022–2023) — Supply Shop Co-Chair
- Former: Marcy Simmons (2022–2023) — Scots Challenge Chair
- Former: Maryann Denton (2022–2023) — Supply Shiop Co-Chair
- Former: Blythe Koch (2023) — Scots Challenge Chair - El
- Former: Tara Kinder (2023) — Cafeteria Volunteer Chair
- Former: Alisa Sell (2021–2022) — Mad for Plaid Chair
- Former: Debbie Milton (2021–2022) — Supply Room Co-Chair
- Former: Elaina Peterie (2021–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Elizabeth Walton (2021–2022) — Cafeteria Chair
- Former: Linda Vandercook (2021–2022) — Cafeteria Volunteer Chair
- Former: Michelle Hopper (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michelle McArtor (2021–2022) — Supply Room Co-Chair
- Former: Nicole Richter (2021–2022) — Scots Challenge Chair
- Former: Joanna Price (2022) — Bssu Chair
- Former: Michele Vicente (2022) — Supply Shop Treasurer
- Former: Neely Thrash (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Amy Bruns (2021) — Gift Committee Chair
- Former: Chris Palmer (2021) — 2nd Vp-Finance
- Former: Elizabeth Miller (2021) — 1st Vp-On-Line
- Former: Katherine Coker (2021) — Corr. Secretary
- Former: Kay Herring (2021) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Liza Ellis (2021) — Supply Room-Co Chair
- Former: Meg Salter (2021) — Supply Room-Co Chair
- Former: Melissa Rieman (2021) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Shannon Womble (2021) — Cafeteria Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Highland Park High School PTA
How much does Highland Park High School PTA give each year?
Highland Park High School PTA gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 2 grants.
How large is Highland Park High School PTA?
Highland Park High School PTA reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Highland Park High School PTA?
Highland Park High School PTA is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Highland Park High School PTA operate?
Highland Park High School PTA has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Highland Park High School PTA's EIN?
Highland Park High School PTA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0871728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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