Funding Amount

Variable (distributed per pupil)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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

MEF PTA/PTSA Grant

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.

    Funder: Mountain Education Foundation Inc (TN, US)
    Contact: info@MEFtoday.org | PO Box 81, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 | 2650 Sam Powell Trail, Signal Mountain, TN 37377

    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-schoolsptofoundation

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