Columbus Electric Scholarship Inc
Historical FunderDeming, New Mexico · EIN 85-0373471 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COLUMBUS ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIP INC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 631, DEMING NM 88031 |
| Phone | 5755468838 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO COLUMBUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., 900 N. GOLD AVENUE, DEMING, NEW MEXICO. THE APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.COLUMBUSCO-OP.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ATTESTING TO THE CHARACTER AND CAPABILITY OF THE APPLICANT FROM GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, PRINCIPALS, SUPERINTENDENTS, TEACHERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, EMPLOYERS OR OTHERS, AND A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S CURRENT TRANSCRIPT. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 4, 2026 |
| Restrictions | THE GRANT SHALL BE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 PER YEAR ($1,000.00 PER STUDENT PER SEMESTER). THE NUMBER OF GRANTS ISSUED EACH YEAR WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES. RECIPIENT MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OR OF THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF COLUMBUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS, CHARACTER AND NEED WILL BE THE DETERMINING FACTORS IN SELECTING THE PERSONS TO RECEIVE THESE EDUCATION GRANTS. UPON RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF GOOD STANDING WITH GPA OF AT LEAST 2.5 AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER, THE GRANT WILL BE ISSUED TO THE STUDENT. THE MAXIMUM ANY STUDENT CAN RECEIVE IS FOUR GRANTS FOR EIGHT SEMESTERS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County Nm | Lordsburg, NM | Sponsor the county fair | $7,000 |
The return also lists 43 grants to individuals ($62,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $34,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0373471
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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