Socorro Electric Foundation

EIN 237044964 Private Foundation

Lubbock, TX 79423 |(575) 835-0560

https://WWW.SOCORROELECTRIC.COM/YOUTH
Total Given 2020–2023
$256K
174 grants · $64K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
70%
deep partner · 51/73 multi-year
repeat
$518K
Assets (2023)
73
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Phone (575) 835-0560
Deadlines THE FIRST MONDAY OF APRIL EACH YEAR.
How to Apply 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.
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.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $53K $597K $260K 32
2021 $73K $537K $14K 41
2022 $66K $431K $11K 43
2023 $64K $518K $147K 58

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 174 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$4K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (174 total)

Purpose
Erik J Armijo Socorro, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2021
Kaylene N Baca Socorro, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2021
Erik J Armijo Socorro, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2022
James Wyatt Kelly Stillwater, NM $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2022
Carlton County Reserve, NM $2,500 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE FAIR ASSOCIATION 2023
Kid'S Science Cafe Magdalena, NM $2,500 TO SUPPORT THE KID'S SCIENCE CAFE IN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. 2023
Socorro County Fair and Rodeo Association Socorro, NM $2,500 TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND LOCAL 4H AND FFA PROGRAMS 2023
Alejandro S Portillo Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Alexandria L Aragon Veguita, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Andre R Gonzales Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Ashley M Lucero Veguita, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Aubry N Anaya Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Caleb M Sager Lemitar, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Cameron L Cases Bingham, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Carl T Lewis Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Darrian a Greenwood San Antonio, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Emily M Chavez Lemitar, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Kaleb L Romero Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Kaylene N Baca Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Kenneth C Atwood Datil, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Loretta E Chavira La Joya, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Mateo E Tapia Veguita, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Melique D Vinyard Magdalena, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Melissa L Gabaldon La Joya, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Michael-Kirk B Oxford Socorro, NM $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020

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