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Highland Park High School PTA

Public charity · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 75-0871728 Website

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.

Key facts about Highland Park High School PTA

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.

EIN
75-0871728
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,352,503
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$676,252
Median grant
$676,252
Total assets
$2,439,502
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+22.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

-22.9% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$676K

-22.9% YoY

How Highland Park High School PTA gives

  • Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Dallas

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Highland Park ISD: $1.3MHighland Park ISD$1.3MHP Education Foundation: $30KHP Education Foundation$30K

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

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M5$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Highland Park ISD Dallas, TXSupport/Equipment$1,322,503
HP Education Foundation Dallas, TXSupport$30,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,439,502$1,993,125$1,837,444
Revenue$3,968,996$3,952,504$3,767,826
Expenses$3,438,231$3,799,125$3,974,011
Net Investment Income$78,380$79,683$14,440

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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.

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