Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWillcox, Arizona · EIN 86-0488826 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$2,310
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $912 and $11,789.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KRISTIN GRAY SSVEC FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 E WILCOX DRIVE, SIERRA VISTA AZ 85635 |
| Phone | 5205153475 |
| SSVECYOUTHPROGRAM@SSVEC.COM | |
| Form and materials | STUDENTS SUBMIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS VIA THE INTERACTIVE ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WIZARD ACCESSED AT WEB ADDRESS: WWW.SSVECYOUTHPROGRAMS.ORG/SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM/. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS WAS MARCH 4TH, 2025. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION AWARDS ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. TO QUALIFY THE STUDENT MUST BE CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT ON THE MEMBER'S TAXES AND HAVE PLANS TO BE A FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR OTHER POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DEFINED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 151 (4). STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED AND COMPLETE 12 HOURS OF COURSE WORK PER SEMESTER (OR THE EQUIVALENT) TO BE CONSIDERED FULL-TIME STUDENTS. APPLICANTS MUST RANK ACADEMICALLY IN THE TOP TEN STUDENTS OF THEIR CLASS OR BE IN THE UPPER TWENTY PERCENT WHICHEVER NUMBER IS GREATER. |
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 Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St David K-12 | St David, AZ | To support education | $35,000 |
| Willcox Elementary | Willcox, AZ | To support education | $34,109 |
| 4-Hffa Youth | Huachuca City, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Arizona Arts Academy | Hereford, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Benson Cte | Benson, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Benson Elementary | Benson, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Elgin Elementary | Elgin, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Pomerene K-8 | Pomerene, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Veritas Christian Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Christian Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $19,213 |
| Benson Digital Learning Center | Benson, AZ | To support education | $19,000 |
| San Simon Elementary | San Simon, AZ | To support education | $17,600 |
| Patagonia Regional Aquatics Center | Patagonia, AZ | To support education | $15,889 |
| Cochise College | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $15,000 |
| University of Arizona South | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $15,000 |
| Willcox Theater & Arts | Willcox, AZ | To support education | $12,620 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $11,789 |
| Elfrida K-12 Valley Union Hs | Elfrida, AZ | To support education | $8,480 |
| Huachuca City School | Huachuca City, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $8,456 |
| Az Young Birders Camp | Tucson, AZ | To support education | $7,500 |
| American Leadership Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $7,203 |
| Bowie Elementary | Bowie, AZ | To support education | $6,800 |
| Pomerene Elementary School | Benson, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $6,643 |
| Benson Primary School | Benson, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $5,875 |
| Center for Academic Success | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $4,950 |
| Willcox Middle School | Willcox, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $4,300 |
| Benson Middle School | Benson, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $3,861 |
| Pearce Elementary School | Pearce, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $3,400 |
| Willcox Elementary School | Willcox, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $3,005 |
| San Simon School | San Simon, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,940 |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,598 |
| Coronado Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,500 |
| Veritas Christian Community School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,310 |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,096 |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,000 |
| Skills Private Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,963 |
| Willcox High School | Willcox, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,953 |
| Bella Vista Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,907 |
| St David High School | St David, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,840 |
| St David Elementary School | St David, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,759 |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,634 |
| First Baptist Christian Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,625 |
| Cochise Chess | Bisbee, AZ | To support education | $1,000 |
| Elgin Elementary School | Sonoita, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,000 |
| St David Unified School District | St David, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,000 |
| Village Christian Preschool | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,000 |
| Buena High School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $960 |
| Mcneal Elementary School | Mcneal, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $935 |
| General Myer Elementary | Fort Huachuca, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $912 |
| Valley Union High School | Elfrida, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $820 |
| Arizona Arts Academy | Hereford, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Bowie Schools | Bowie, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Double Adobe Elementary School | Mcneal, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Elfrida Elementary School | Elfrida, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| First Baptist Christain Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support the science fair | $500 |
| Patagonia High School | Patagonia, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Patagonia Montessori Elementary School | Patagonia, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Valley View Elementary School | Hereford, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Veritas Christain Community School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support the science fair | $500 |
| Wilcox Middle School | Willcox, AZ | To support the science fair | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 40 grants to individuals ($162,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Schools Superintendents Office | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $39,993 |
| Willcox Hs | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $21,835 |
| Bella Vista Elementary | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Benson Hs | Benson, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Benson Primary | Benson, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Bowie Elementary | Bowie, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Cochise College Foundation | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Christian Academy | Sonoita, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Christian Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Mcneal Elementary | Mcneal, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Valley Union Hs - Elfrida | Elfrida, AZ | To support education | $20,000 |
| Patagonia Regional Aquatics Center | Patagonia, AZ | To support education | $19,889 |
| Sierra Vista Dream Center | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $19,782 |
| Elfrida Jr High | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $19,637 |
| Benson Middle School | Benson, AZ | To support education | $18,400 |
| Buena Hs Robotics Club | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $18,118 |
| San Simon School | San Simon, AZ | To support education | $17,598 |
| Double Adobe School | Mcneal, AZ | To support education | $10,300 |
| Cochise Chess | Bisbee, AZ | To support education | $7,846 |
| Tombstone Hs | Tombstone, AZ | To support education | $7,720 |
| Arizona Arts Academy | Hereford, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $5,931 |
| Cochise College | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $4,194 |
| First Baptist Christian Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $4,149 |
| Carmichael Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $3,758 |
| Buena Hs | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $3,500 |
| Center for Academic Success | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $2,075 |
| Cochise Chess School | Bisbee, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,920 |
| Huachuca City School | Huachuca City, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,730 |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,483 |
| Pomerene Elementary School | Benson, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,477 |
| Tombstone High School | Tombstone, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,454 |
| Bella Vista Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,357 |
| Sierra Vista Symphony | Sierra Vista, AZ | To support education | $1,337 |
| Patagonia Montessori Elementary School | Patagonia, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,250 |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $1,173 |
| Benson Primary School | Benson, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $930 |
| Mcneal Elementary School | Mcneal, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $911 |
| Double Adobe Elementary School | Mcneal, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $773 |
| Coronado Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $711 |
| General Myer Elementary | Fort Huachuca, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Veritas Christian Community School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Willcox High School | Willcox, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Willcox Middle School | Willcox, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $500 |
| Valley Union High School | Elfrida, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $495 |
| Buena High School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $491 |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $490 |
| Skills Private Academy | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $489 |
| Ash Creek Elementary | Pearce, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $400 |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Sierra Vista, AZ | To provide teacher microgrants | $169 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $609,990 | 242 |
| 2023 | $164,150 | 106 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0488826
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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