Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation
Accepts applications
Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation is a private foundation in Espanola, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,000 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $76,000 | 31 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation PO Box 128, Espanola, NM 87532 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (505) 367-1151 |
| What to submit | 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 applicant's character, official transcript from the school applicant attends, a short summary of his/her plans as they relate to his/her educational and career objectives and long-term goals, and an essay entitled "the price of electricity at the generation and transmission level continues to rise due to a variety of factors, which are they?". |
| 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 hours in college, university, or technical school. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 31 | $76,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Espanola Valley High School | To support evhs student council | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Trujillo
- Danny Velarde
- Henry Roybal
- Manuel N Bustos
- Dennis Gallegos
- Dolores McCoy 125-725
- Marcelina Martinez 125-725
- John Ramon Vigil 125-725
- Lucas Cordova Jr
- Elias Coriz
- Marissa Maestas-Muller
- Julian Sanchez 825-1225
- Kenny Barrego 825-1225
- Miguel Vigil Jr 825-1225
Questions people ask
Does Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 23, 2026.
How much does Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation give?
$76,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis Trujillo (President), Danny Velarde (Vice President), Henry Roybal (Treasurer) and Manuel N Bustos (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Jemez Mountains Electric Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.