How to apply
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. Contact: Lea County Electric Education Found, Po Drawer 1447, Lovington, Nm, 5753963631 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 h…
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 2 of 52 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Llano Elementary SchoolLovington, NM | Teacher grant | $2,000 |
| Lea Elementary SchoolLovington, NM | Teacher grant | $1,806 |
By state: New Mexico 42 · Texas 10
About this foundation
Lea County Electric Education Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lovington, New Mexico, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lea County Electric Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. o. Box 1447, lovington, nm 88260, or submitted in person to any lcec office. Deadlines: Third friday in january..
How much does Lea County Electric Education Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $404K across 52 grants, a median of $8,000.
Where does Lea County Electric Education Foundation give?
New Mexico (42 grants), Texas (10 grants), per its latest filing.
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