PTA Texas Congress
To provide student support, enrichment and education.
PTA Texas Congress at a glance
In short: PTA Texas Congress gave $439K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $55K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $439,114
- -35.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $54,889
- -43.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $415,343
- +13.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who PTA Texas Congress funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lakewood Elementary School ($181K). Together the top 8 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 32 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PTA Texas Congress gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2021) to $677K (2025). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Elementary School Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $181,114 |
| JL Long Middle School PTA Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $105,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson High School PTA Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $90,000 |
| Woodrow Community Peace Pantry Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $15,000 |
| Mount Auburn STEAM Academy Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $12,000 |
| Geneva Heights Elementary PTA Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $12,000 |
| Lipscomb Elementary PTA Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $12,000 |
| Oran M Roberts Elementary PTA Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $415,343 | $833,463 | $785,332 | $439,114 | 8 | $10,558 |
| 2025 | $367,011 | $686,302 | $928,689 | $676,755 | 7 | $19,501 |
| 2024 | $626,301 | $514,671 | $475,755 | $434,316 | 7 | $24,446 |
| 2023 | $587,386 | $446,199 | $418,452 | $384,590 | 6 | $230 |
| 2022 | $558,330 | $294,171 | $370,077 | $320,872 | 4 | $24 |
| 2021 | $634,772 | $543,128 | $224,844 | $189,338 | 4 | $24 |
| 2020 | $315,445 | $360,063 | $254,831 | $229,387 | 3 | $24 |
About PTA Texas Congress
Based on IRS filings
PTA Texas Congress is a public charity, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $415K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $439K. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PTA Texas Congress is led by Jessica Edwards, President since 2026 (on filings since 2025); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jessica Edwards
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacki Pavlick
Parliamentarian
Vice President → President, 2025
President → Parliamentarian, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Melder
Vice President
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
Treasurer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chapman
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Dolson
Vice President
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Walker
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Quimby
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Verity
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Brett
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Emily Perry (2022–2025) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Kathleen Munoz (2025) — Vice President
- Former: Shannon Stuart (2025) — Secretary
- Former: Whitney Huffman (2025) — Vice President
- Former: Chelsea Smith (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Stephanie Bowen Wright (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Adrienne Saunders (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Amy Graham (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Christine Lipscomb (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kiley White (2023–2024) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Caitlin Maddox (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Emily Hildebrand (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Emily Johns (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Evonne Thigpen (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly White (2022) — President
- Former: Shannon McKie (2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Jill Meyer (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Julie Eisenberg (2020–2021) — Historian
- Former: Skyler Champion (2020–2021) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Susan Powell (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Cara Lentz (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kate Corff (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Ana Whitcomb (2020) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Courtenay Fowler (2020) — Historian
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 PTA Texas Congress
How much does PTA Texas Congress give each year?
PTA Texas Congress gave $439K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $677K across 7 grants.
What is PTA Texas Congress's typical grant size?
PTA Texas Congress's median grant in 2026 was $13,500, and its average grant was $54,889, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does PTA Texas Congress give grants?
PTA Texas Congress gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants).
Does PTA Texas Congress give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on PTA Texas Congress's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (8 grants).
Who are PTA Texas Congress's largest grantees?
PTA Texas Congress's largest 2026 grantees include Lakewood Elementary School ($181,114), JL Long Middle School PTA ($105,000) and Woodrow Wilson High School PTA ($90,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is PTA Texas Congress?
PTA Texas Congress reported $415K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $833K.
What is PTA Texas Congress's EIN?
PTA Texas Congress's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6062028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
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