Sierra Electric Cooperative Education Foundation
Historical FunderElephant Butte, New Mexico · EIN 85-0352648 · Private foundation · Website
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SIERRA ELECTRIC EDUCATION FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 290, ELEPHANT BUTTE NM 87935 |
| Phone | 5757445231 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS A 2 PAGE APPLICATION FORM THAT MUST BE COMPLETED TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. THE APPLICATION FORM ASKS FOR INFORMATION SUCH AS ACADEMIC HONORS, SCHOOL CLUBS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, WORK EXPERIENCE, HOUSEHOLD INCOME, SCHOOL PLANNING TO ATTEND, HAVE YOU RECEIVED OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS, ESTIMATED SCHOOL EXPENSES AND A 100 WORD ESSAY EXPLAINING WHY YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THIS SCHOLARSHIP. AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT SHOWING GPA AND 3 REFERENCE LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED. STUDENTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED AN SEC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP MAY REQUEST RECONSIDERATION FOR RENEWAL BY SUBMITTING A LETTER IN LIEU OF THE APPLICATION AND CHARACTER REFERENCE LETTERS. |
| Deadlines | EACH YEAR IN EARLY APRIL. |
| Restrictions | THE SIERRA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND MAY AWARD A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENTS WHO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA LISTED BELOW: 1. STUDENT MUST BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A. AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF SIERRA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.; B. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF AN ACTIVE MEMBER OR AN EMPLOYEE OF SIERRA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.; C. A PERSON WHO RESIDES IN OUR SERVICE AREA AND UTILIZES OUR ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE. 2. ATTEND AN ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRADE SCHOOLS. 3. BE CONSIDERED TO BE A FULL-TIME STUDENT. 4. MAINTAIN A 2.5 OR GREATER CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA). |
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 20 grants to individuals ($49,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630359349100233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0352648
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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