The ENMR Education Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 and located in Clovis, New Mexico. It operates as a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with ENMR Telephone Cooperative Inc. The foundation supports educational initiatives, agricultural development, public safety, and community programs primarily serving the ENMR Telephone Cooperative service area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$193K
+26.7% YoY
Grant Count
92
-9.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+40.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program areas include:
College Scholarships: Providing college scholarships to active members of ENMR Telephone Cooperative Inc. and their immediate family members. The foundation also supports selected students attending the Foundation of Rural Service Youth Tour.
School Technology & Public Safety Grants: Providing grants to local schools, municipalities, and non-profit organizations to upgrade technological equipment and support public safety initiatives. In 2024, grants were distributed to local school districts, local governments, and other non-profit organizations within the ENMR Telephone Cooperative service area.
Agricultural Education & Youth Programs: Supporting junior livestock shows, county fairs, and youth agricultural education programs including 4-H and FFA members. The foundation emphasizes agricultural development, horticulture, and the breeding of domestic animals and livestock.
Educational Innovation: Advancing education through support of school innovations, online learning platforms, and enhanced learning environments such as Zoom classrooms for institutions like Clovis Community College.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amounts vary by program (ranging from approximately $1,160–$3,799)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations within the ENMR Telephone Cooperative service area, with a focus on New Mexico, Texas, and Florida. Primary activity centers on Curry County and surrounding areas in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,006,402
- Total Revenue: $403,427
- Total Expenses: $223,135
- Total Giving: $192,950–$207,316
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,006,402 | $3,609,680 | $3,322,396 |
| Revenue | $403,427 | $327,488 | $260,117 |
| Expenses | $223,135 | $173,557 | $177,978 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $207,316 | $164,383 | $167,623 |
| Net Investment Income | $119,700 | $56,092 | $28,379 |
| Distributable Amount | $185,311 | $168,744 | $158,344 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a board of directors:
- Frank Garnett – President
- Jerry Sours – Vice President
- Powhatan Carter III – Secretary/Treasurer
- Ismael Aragon – Director
- Shirley Carter – Director
- James Cordova – Director
- Melecia Flores – Director
- Leland Harral – Director
- James Lyssy – Director
- Michael Montoya – Director
All board members serve approximately 1 hour per week.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK GARNETT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRY SOURS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| POWHATAN CARTER III | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ISMAEL ARAGON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES CORDOVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELECIA FLORES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LELAND HARRAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES LYSSY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MONTOYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN SCREWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAROD WILHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY WALLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 1947, Clovis, NM 88102
Phone: (575) 389-5100
Website: plateautel.com/company/scholarships
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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