Socorro Electric Foundation
Historical FunderSocorro, New Mexico · EIN 23-7044964 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX H, SOCORRO NM 878010278 |
| Phone | 5758350560 |
| Form and materials | A 2 PAGE APPLICATION ASKING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. THE APPLICATION ASKS FOR THE STUDENTS ACADEMIC HONORS, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PLANNING TO ATTEND, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS, HOBBIES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WORK EXPERIENCE AND A 250 WORD ESSAY. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION: 1. TYPE OR LEGIBLY PRINT ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FORM. 2. WRITE OR TYPE A 250 WORD ESSAY BASED ON 1 OF 4 TOPICS PROVIDED. 3. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FROM THE SCHOOL THE APPLICANT HAS MOST RECENTLY ATTENDED. 4. SAT/ACT SCORES (REQUIRED FROM ALL APPLICANTS). 5. QUALIFYING SEC MEMBER NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. 6. DEMONSTRATE A WILLINGNESS TO PURSUE A COURSE OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH A COHERENT DEGREE PLAN. |
| Deadlines | THE FIRST MONDAY OF APRIL EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE SOCORRO ELECTRIC FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) SCHOLARSHIPS, WILL BE AWARDED PER SEMESTER IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF THE FOUNDATION TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: A RECIPIENT MUST: 1. HAVE PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) WHO: HAVE BEEN MEMBERS OF SEC FOR A MINIMUM OF 180 DAYS FROM DATE OF APPLICATION; HAVE A RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT (BUSINESS OR YARD LIGHT ONLY ACCOUNTS DO NOT QUALIFY); CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE SERVICE AREA; AND ARE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING THAT IS MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ANY OUTSTANDING BALANCE ON EITHER ACTIVE OR INACTIVE ACCOUNTS BY THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE. 2.HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING; BEING A COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL ACCREDITED BY THE STATE OR OTHER QUALIFIED AGENCY. 3. HAVE A GRADE POINT AVERAGE EQUIVALENT OF 2.50 ON A 4.00 SCALE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catron County Fair Association | Reserve, NM | To provide funds for the fair association | $3,500 |
| Socorro Junior Livestock Sale | Socorro, NM | To support the annual county fair and local 4H and ffa programs | $3,500 |
| Valencia Fair Management Co Inc | Belen, NM | To support the management of county fairs and livestock shows. | $2,000 |
| Kids Science Cafe | Magdalena, NM | To support the kid's science cafe in learning opportunities. | $500 |
The return also lists 38 grants to individuals ($62,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,500 | 42 |
| 2024 | $67,375 | 41 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630509349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7044964
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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