Private foundation · EIN 23-7022094 · Espanola, New Mexico

Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New Mexico. The foundation accepts applications (MARCH 23, 2026) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $76K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico. Stated 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.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$76K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
MARCH 23, 2026
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

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 a… Contact: Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation, Po Box 128, Espanola, Nm, 5053671151 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…

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 1 of 31 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Espanola Valley High SchoolEspanola, NMTo support evhs student council$1,000

About this foundation

Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Espanola, New Mexico, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. o. Box 128 espanola, nm 87532. org. org/content/scholarship-program. Deadlines: MARCH 23, 2026.

How much does Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $76K across 31 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation give?

New Mexico (31 grants), per its latest filing.

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