Funding Amount

Variable (distributed per pupil)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • PTSA organization at Signal Mountain Middle/High School

Other requirements

  • PTA organizations at Nolan Elementary and Thrasher Elementary

Overview

Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School)

Award Type: Discretionary grant to PTA/PTSA organizations

Amount: Variable, distributed per pupil based on annual contributions

Overview:
Third component of MEF's 3-part grant funding structure. These discretionary grants are distributed directly to PTA and PTSA organizations to support initiatives identified by parent organizations in collaboration with school leadership. This shared decision-making process ensures MEF funding reflects the values and goals of the broader school community, including parents and donors.

Eligible Recipients:

  • PTA organizations at Nolan Elementary and Thrasher Elementary
  • PTSA organization at Signal Mountain Middle/High School

Use of Funds:
Support initiatives identified by parent organizations in collaboration with school principals, which may include programs and resources to benefit students beyond public funding.

Decision-Making Process:
Shared decision-making between parent organizations and school leadership ensures funding reflects community values and goals. Each school's parent organization determines priorities for utilization.

What Mountain Education Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
3
Total given
$618K
Median grant
$168K
Range
$125K–$324K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Signal Mountain, TN.

Example grants

  • HCDE Signal Mountain Middle High School · Signal Mountain, TN

    Education

    $324K

  • HCDE Nolan Elementary School · Signal Mountain, TN

    Education

    $168K

  • HCDE Thrasher Elementary School · Signal Mountain, TN

    Education

    $125K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • K-12 schools
  • Pto
  • Foundation

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