Tartan Endowment
Funds
Establish a legacy with the Tartan Endowment
The Tartan Endowment provides permanent financial stability for future generations of Scots.
Learn more about our greatest needs, the different funds,
and how to donate below.​
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To view the generous donors to all our Tartan Endowment Funds, visit the Tartan Donors list.
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Sustaining fund
Athletic 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.
Support the academic and active needs of district-wide athletics
Thanks to a collaborative partnership among the Foundation, HPISD Athletics Department, and Sports Club, the Athletic Fund offers a unique way to support the athletic and educational needs of our students. Gifts to this fund are split, with 65% of the fund assisting the operational needs of Athletics, which are often at risk with budget cuts, and 35% of the fund assisting the general endowment and the district's greatest needs. The Athletic Fund recognizes that every athlete is a student, and every coach is a teacher.
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.
Donors supporting district-wide faculty needs
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 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.
Donors supporting specific programmatic needs
Armstrong PTA
Supports special needs and projects at Armstrong Elementary as identified by the Armstrong PTA
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Armstrong Dad's Club
Supports special needs and projects at Armstrong Elementary as identified by the Armstrong Dad's Club
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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
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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
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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
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Jan P. Whitcomb Arts Fund
Established in memory of Jan Davison Whitcomb, this fund supports HPISD needs in Fine Arts
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Janelle and Adam Hickey Fund for Special Education
Established to meet the greatest unmet academic needs of students and teachers, across all grade levels of Special Education, while always promoting the inclusion and wellbeing of Special Education students
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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
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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
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Linda Raya Fine Arts Fund
Supports the Fine Arts program at Highland Park High School
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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
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Palmer Science Fund
Supports the greatest needs of the Science Department at Highland Park High School
Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society
Supports the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Distinguished Chair for History at Highland Park High School
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Susan Rhoads HPHS Library Fund
Established in memory of Susan Rhoads, who served as HPHS head librarian for 28 years. Supports the needs of Highland Park High School's library.
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.
To learn more about our scholarship program and view a listing of scholarships, visit our scholarship page here.
Minimum to establish a named scholarship fund is $50,000.
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Donors supporting higher-ed goals of HPHS seniors
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
Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society
Susan Candy Luterman and Jerry Candy Scholarship
Suzy Rhodes Scholarship
Tracy Wills Memorial Scholarship
Warren Hutcheson Scholar
Student Needs fund
Support the needs of current HPISD students
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. Each year, the gifts that comprise this pooled fund are read at Honors Day. Any gift to this pooled fund makes a difference! Minimum donation for published donor recognition is $10,000.
Donors supporting the needs of current HPISD students
Bradley Family Fund
Lauren Christine Huddleston Memorial Fund
William R. Janowski, Class of 1952 Fund
