Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation
Historical FunderEspanola, New Mexico · EIN 23-7022094 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ELECTRIC FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 128, ESPANOLA NM 87532 |
| Phone | 5053671151 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED BY MAIL OR DROP OFF AT ESPANOLA, CUBA OR JEMEZ SPRINGS OFFICES; JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ELECTRIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION P.O. BOX 128 ESPANOLA, NM 87532. OR EMAIL WITH "FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" IN SUBJECT LINE TO SCHOLARSHIPS@JEMEZCOOP.ORG. THE APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.JEMEZCOOP.ORG/CONTENT/SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED AND SIGNED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A TEACHER OR COUNSELOR OR SOMEONE WHO CAN ATTEST TO THE APPLICANT'S CHARACTER, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FROM THE SCHOOL APPLICANT ATTENDS, A SHORT SUMMARY OF HIS/HER PLANS AS THEY RELATE TO HIS/HER EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OBJECTIVES AND LONG-TERM GOALS, AND AN ESSAY ENTITLED "THE PRICE OF ELECTRICITY AT THE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION LEVEL CONTINUES TO RISE DUE TO A VARIETY OF FACTORS, WHICH ARE THEY?". |
| Deadlines | MARCH 23, 2026 |
| Restrictions | IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP, THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET: THE APPLICANT MUST ANTICIPATE GRADUATING FROM A HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SERVICE AREA. THE APPLICANT OR THE APPLICANT'S PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST BE MEMBERS OR PATRONS OF JMEC AND MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE AREA SERVED BY JMEC FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. APPLICANTS MUST CURRENTLY BE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SET TO GRADUATE IN 2026 AND MUST MAINTAIN A GPA OF 2.5 AND ABOVE AND MUST HAVE NO F'S. EACH APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ENROLL FULL-TIME AND CARRY A MINIMUM OF 12 CREDIT HOURS IN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley High School | Espanola, NM | To support evhs student council | $1,000 |
The return also lists 30 grants to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612229349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7022094
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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