Continental Divide Electric Education

EIN 850365720 Private Foundation

Lubbock, TX 79423 |(505) 285-6656

https://www.cdec.coop/EDUCATION
Total Given 2019–2023
$1.3M
482 grants · $258K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$4K
grant size
34%
supporter · 104/306 multi-year
repeat
$5.8M
Assets (2023)
306
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ELECTRIC EDUCATI
Phone (505) 285-6656
Deadlines MARCH 31, 2022
How to Apply SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ELECTRIC CO-OP'S GRANTS OFFICE, 200 E. HIGH STREET, GRANTS, NEW MEXICO. THE APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE HTTPS://CDEC.COOP/SCHOLARSHIPS. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED AND SIGNED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT STATING YOUR CURENT GRADE POINT AVERAGE, OR A COPY OF GED CERTIFICATE, AND THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS OR SUPERINTENDENT FROM THE SCHOOLS ATTENDED. APPLICATION INCLUDES AN ESSAY OF APPROXIMATELY 100 WORDS.
Restrictions APPLICANTS MUST BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE CO-OP OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF CO-OP MEMBERS. AN ACTIVE MEMBER IS SOMEONE WHO CURRENTLY RECEIVES CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE. RECIPIENTS MUST USE THE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY TO PURSUE AN ESTABLISHED BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEW MEXICO. STUDENTS MUST CARRY AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT LEAST 12 CREDIT HOURS (FULL-TIME), PER SEMESTER. GRANTS OF UP TO $4,000 ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR. THE NUMBER OF GRANTS AND AMOUNT DEPEND ON FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT A STUDENT CAN RECEIVE FROM THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS $16,000 FOR FOUR YEARS AT THE CURRENT AWARD. RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A 2.5 G.P.A. AND EARN 12 CREDIT HOURS, PER SEMESTER, FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP TO BE RENEWED EACH SEMESTER.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 $268K $5.6M $218K 134
2020 $266K $5.9M $227K 92
2021 $252K $6.6M $630K 82
2022 $250K $5.3M $322K 87
2023 $254K $5.8M $217K 87

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 482 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$6K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (482 total)

Purpose
VEGA Mariana N Gallup, NM $6,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Aragon Martin J Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Baros Gabrielle a Cubero, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Bratzel KACI M Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Brunson Jacob Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Chavez Ariana R Milan, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Devargas Juan a Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Ford Regina a Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Gabaldon Kristyanna Albuquerque, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Gamboa Elijah I Farmington, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Garcia Makayla a Milan, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Gaultney Teagan R Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Gonzales Delaney R Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Gonzales Pateton H Gallup, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Gonzales Shane J Las Cruces, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Hocker Aliyah J Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Jaramillo Bernabe J Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Long Benson Mentmore, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Lucero KYLE M Peralts, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Marquez Jasmin G Seboyeta, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Martinez Desiree M Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Martinez Lauren R Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Martinez Roman a Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Mattila Justin R Grants, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020
Montoya Ernesto L Milan, NM $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP 2020

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