Tartan Endowment Funds

TARTAN
ENDOWMENT

Investors in the future

FUNDS

Faculty Fund

Support district-wide

faculty needs

Over 80% of HPISD's budget is spent on human capital. Our Faculty Fund provides important support for the district to recruit and retain the best and brightest educators and administrators for our students. One of the key ways our Faculty Fund helps is by granting funds for bottom-line budget salary support, without which the district would face budget cuts. Please consider donating to one of our existing funds! Minimum to establish a named fund is $25,000.

Sustaining Fund

Support our greatest needs

The Sustaining Fund is our most critical endowment fund that helps meet the greatest needs of the Education Foundation and Highland Park ISD. Due to the uncertainty of state funding from year to year and the variability in annual fundraising efforts, the Sustaining Fund is the key to achieving long term, financial independence for our great district.

Program Fund

Support specific programmatic needs

The Program Fund is composed of donor-designated funds that meet various programmatic needs and interests of HPISD. From mental health to the arts to an endowed Distinguished Chair program, the Education Foundation works closely with the District to align donor interest with educational needs to ensure our Program Fund is making a helpful impact on our student body. Please consider donating to one of our existing funds! Minimum to establish a named fund is $50,000.

Scholarship Fund

Establish a higher-ed scholarship for HPHS seniors

The Education Foundation grants more than $100,000 in scholarships to graduating HPHS seniors each year. Minimum to establish a named scholarship fund is $50,000.

To learn more about our scholarship program and view a listing of scholarships, visit our scholarship page.

Learn more about our Scholarships

Legacy Fund

To learn more about our Lead for Tomorrow Campaign and Legacy Funds, visit our campaign website - leadfortomorrow.org.

Lead for Tomorrow website

To make a donation to any of our programs, select DONATE above.

Funds by Category

FACULTY FUNDS

William P. Clements, Jr. Fund

Established in 2019 by the Clements Foundation to support the ongoing, greatest needs of HPISD faculty

Judy and Jim Gibbs Fund

Established by Judy and Jim Gibbs to support district-wide teacher and staff salaries

Eileen and John Howie Fund
Established in loving memory of Eileen and John Howie to support HPISD teachers and staff with the annual Howie Award and senior scholarships.

PROGRAM FUNDS

Armstrong PTA

Supports special needs and projects at Armstrong Elementary as identified by the Armstrong PTA

Armstrong Dad's Club

Supports special needs and projects at Armstrong Elementary as identified by the Armstrong Dad's Club

Connolly Master Teacher Chair
Established in honor of Dr. John Connolly, supports funding for the John Connolly Distinguished Chair for Humanities at Highland Park High School

Highland Belles Angel Fund

Established in 2017 by Suzanne Humann and Janis Wells, this fund supports the financial needs of Highland Belles team members and team managers

HP Centennial Dance Fund

Established in 2013 as a student-driven, parent-guided fundraiser, this fund supports the needs of Highland Park High School, which currently includes three Distinguished Chair positions in STEM (2) and Cultural Studies

Jan P. Whitcomb Arts Fund

Established in memory of Jan Davison Whitcomb, this fund supports HPISD needs in Fine Arts

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas
Supports two Distinguished Chair positions at Highland Park High School: the La Fiesta Distinguished Chair for STEM and the La Fiesta Distinguished Chair for the Arts, in honor of Linda Raya

Lee Michaels Student Wellness Fund
Supports HPISD's ongoing efforts to support and promote student health, including mental and physical health, stress management, and substance abuse intervention

Linda Raya Fine Arts Fund
Supports the Fine Arts program at Highland Park High School

Louis Powers Technology Fund
Supports the technology needs of Hyer Elementary

Lynda Carter Literacy Fund

Established in memory of Dr. Carter, supports the ongoing needs of the University Park Elementary library

Palmer Science Fund
Supports the greatest needs of the Science Department at Highland Park High School

Preservation Park Cities
Supports the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Distinguished Chair for History at Highland Park High School

Student Needs Fund
Established in 2020, the Student Needs Fund supports the critical needs of students currently attending HPISD schools, such as support for extracurricular activities and supplies.

2007 Inspired by Tradition Scholarship

Alumni Association Scholarship

Ben Wiseman Scholarship

Barbara Hitzelberger Women in Leadership Scholarship

Callie Curnes Scholar Award

Curley Family Scholarship

Darla Hollingshead Scholarship

Ford Lacy Latin Prize

Fred Vehon Biggest Heart Scholarship

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Highland Belles Scholarship

Jason Mahvi Duck Memorial Scholarship

JJ Kent Scholarship

John and Eileen Howie Community Service Scholarship

Martha Mary Stewart Scholarship

Mary Dillard Scholarship

Mary Margaret Malloy Scholarship

Marshall Memorial Scholarship

Matt Shamburger Scholarship

Matthew Roberts Memorial Band Scholarship

Michael Mauldin Boone Scholarship

Preservation Park Cities

Susan Candy Luterman and Jerry Candy Scholarship

Suzy Rhodes Scholarship

Tracy Wills Memorial Scholarship

Warren Hutcheson Scholar