University Park School Parent-Teacher Association
This corporation is formed for the benevolent purpose of bringing the parents, teachers, and children into closer relationship with each other so that they may cooperate more intelligently in the education of children; and to that end it may sponsor meetings between parents, teachers, and children; sponsor educational enterprises, lectures and entertainments designed to improve the physical, mental, moral and spiritual welfare of children, parents, and teachers.
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association at a glance
In short: University Park School Parent-Teacher Association gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $572K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,144,957
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $572,479
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $572,479
- Total assets
- $2,188,849
- +13.9% 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 University Park School Parent-Teacher Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University Park Elementary ($1.1M). Together the top 2 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University Park School Parent-Teacher Association gives
- Giving grew 62% 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 $705K (2022) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Park Elementary Dallas, TX | PART IV | $1,066,957 |
| Highland Park ISD Dallas, TX | PART IV | $78,000 |
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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 | $2,188,849 | $1,935,126 | $1,718,873 | $1,144,957 | 2 | $108,169 |
| 2024 | $1,921,489 | $1,831,635 | $1,768,412 | $1,114,272 | 2 | $58,689 |
| 2023 | $1,822,491 | $1,768,231 | $1,578,728 | $848,743 | 2 | $18,647 |
| 2022 | $1,557,586 | $1,382,964 | $1,371,679 | $704,627 | 2 | $22,205 |
| 2021 | $1,606,028 | $1,196,795 | $1,277,612 | $879,057 | 2 | $164,779 |
About University Park School Parent-Teacher Association
Based on IRS filings
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association 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 $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association is led by Melinda Smith, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melinda Smith
President
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Manheimer
Ways & Means
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Weinand
Buildings & Grounds
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Bacon
Cafeteria Finance Officer
Cafeteria Finance-Elect → Cafeteria Finance Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Olson
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Hanna
Special Events & Program
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindy Connery
President-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Pennington
Faculty Outreach & Suppo
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Chen
Treasurer-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Underwood
Secretary & Communications
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Whitney Zapfee (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Holly Losey (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Hoffmann (2023–2024) — Secretary & Communications
- Former: Jordan Keene (2023–2024) — Special Events & Program
- Former: Maury Nierling (2023–2024) — Faculty Outreach & Suppo
- Former: Paulette Firestone (2024) — Cafeteria Finance Officer
- Former: Stephanie Wilson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Catherine Baldwin (2022–2023) — Building & Grounds
- Former: Jill Kirian (2023) — Ways & Means
- Former: Katharine Myatt (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Laura Hornbach (2023) — Cafeteria Finance
- Former: Leigh Mundinger (2021–2022) — Ways & Means
- Former: Lindsey Dyer (2021–2022) — Special Events & Programs
- Former: Melissa Allen (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rochelle Mayfield (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Amy McMahan (2022) — Faculty Outreach & Support
- Former: Hilary Lynch (2022) — Secretary & Communications
- Former: Kate Simons (2022) — Cafeteria Finance
- Former: Katie Myatt (2022) — Treasurer-Elect
- Former: Amanda Cejka (2021) — Cafeteria Finance Chair
- Former: Amy Barker (2021) — Secretary & Communications
- Former: Julie Melihercik (2021) — President
- Former: Katie Corder (2021) — Treasurer Elect
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 University Park School Parent-Teacher Association
How much does University Park School Parent-Teacher Association give each year?
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 2 grants.
How large is University Park School Parent-Teacher Association?
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is University Park School Parent-Teacher Association?
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University Park School Parent-Teacher Association operate?
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association has awarded grants in Texas.
What is University Park School Parent-Teacher Association's EIN?
University Park School Parent-Teacher Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0855637. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 5, 2022)
- 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 February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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