Continental Divide Electric Education Foundation
Historical FunderGrants, New Mexico · EIN 85-0365720 · Private foundation · Website
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ELECTRIC EDUCATI |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1087, GRANTS NM 87020 |
| Phone | 5052856656 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ELECTRIC CO-OP'S GRANTS OFFICE, 1821 CLIF LEAR AVE, GRANTS, NEW MEXICO. THE APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE HTTPS://CDEC.COOP/SCHOLARSHIPS. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED AND SIGNED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT STATING YOUR CURENT GRADE POINT AVERAGE, OR A COPY OF GED CERTIFICATE, AND TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS OR SUPERINTENDENT FROM THE SCHOOLS ATTENDED. APPLICATION INCLUDES AN ESSAY OF APPROXIMATELY 200 WORDS. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31, 2026 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE CO-OP OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF CO-OP MEMBERS. AN ACTIVE MEMBER IS SOMEONE WHO CURRENTLY RECEIVES CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE. RECIPIENTS MUST USE THE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY TO PURSUE AN ESTABLISHED BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEW MEXICO. STUDENTS MUST CARRY AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT LEAST 12 CREDIT HOURS (FULL-TIME), PER SEMESTER. GRANTS OF UP TO $4,000 ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR. THE NUMBER OF GRANTS AND AMOUNT DEPEND ON FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT A STUDENT CAN RECEIVE FROM THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS $16,000 FOR FOUR YEARS AT THE CURRENT AWARD. RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A 2.5 G.P.A. AND EARN 12 CREDIT HOURS, PER SEMESTER, FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP TO BE RENEWED EACH SEMESTER. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 95 grants to individuals ($262,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,000 | 95 |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 95 |
| 2023 | $254,000 | 87 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349103004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0365720
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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