Lea County Electric Education Foundation
Historical FunderLovington, New Mexico · EIN 85-0351147 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,806 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC EDUCATION FOUND |
|---|---|
| Address | PO DRAWER 1447, LOVINGTON NM 88260 |
| Phone | 5753963631 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL TO THE LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OFFICE AT P.O. BOX 1447, LOVINGTON, NM 88260, OR SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO ANY LCEC OFFICE. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED AND SIGNED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT, ACT OR SAT SCORE VERIFICATION, A LIST OF ALL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVIES, A CURRENT PHOTO, AND A 250-WORD TYPED ESSAY ON WHO THE APPLICANT IS AND WHAT THE APPLICANT'S PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS ARE. |
| Deadlines | THIRD FRIDAY IN JANUARY. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO AN ACTIVE MEMBER OR DEPENDENT OF A AN ACTIVE MEMBER RESIDING WITHIN A COUNTY SERVED BY LCEC; A GRADUATING SENIOR IN THE CURRENT YEAR FROM AN ACCREDITED PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, HOMESCHOOLED, OR HAVE OBTAINED A NEW MEXICO/TEXAS GED OR EQUIVALENT WITHIN A COUNTY SERVED BY LCEC; ENTERING THE MILITARY WITHIN FOUR (4) MONTHS OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION; AND 19 YEARS OF AGE OR LESS. RECIPIENTS OF THE ONE-TIME SCHOLARSHIP MAY USE THE $8,000 AWARD TO ATTEND ANY ACCREDITED UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL INCLUDING ON-LINE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TOWARDS AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE. APPLICANTS MUST ENROLL AS FULL-TIME STUDENTS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llano Elementary School | Lovington, NM | Teacher grant | $2,000 |
| Lea Elementary School | Lovington, NM | Teacher grant | $1,806 |
The return also lists 50 grants to individuals ($400,375). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $404,181 | 52 |
| 2024 | $378,304 | 53 |
| 2023 | $249,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641429349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0351147
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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