Question 1

What does LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE fund?

Accepted Answer

LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE has funded 7 organizations with 31 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE awarded $4,500 in grants. The foundation holds $36,120 in total assets. Grant data is available for 5 years, from 2021 to 2025. There are 31 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE?

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LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE is led by REGINA WATSON (ASST SECRETARY/TREAS), JOEL KLEIN (SECRETARY/TREASURER), LEON HEMANN (VICE PRESIDENT), and 1 other. This information is from their 2025 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE located?

Accepted Answer

LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE is located in HOBBS, NM. Their EIN is 85-6120669. Their website is HTTPS://LEACO.NET/SCHOLARSHIP.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. LEACO RURAL TELEPHONE accepts unsolicited proposals. THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO THE LEACO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: 1) APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED. NO HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 2) APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT, A PARENT/GUARDIAN, AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. 3) APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT THROUGH THE 7TH SEMESTER SHOWING ACT AND/OR SAT SCORES. 4) APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE; ONE FROM A TEACHER, COUNSELOR, OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, AND THE SECOND FROM SOMEONE NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE APPLICANT'S HIGH SCHOOL. LETTERS MUST HAVE A LEGAL SIGNATURE AND BE DATED. 5) APPLICATION PACKETS MUST ARRIVE TO THE ADDRESS OR EMAIL BELOW BY 5:00 PM MSDT ON APRIL 4TH. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION, SIGNATURE, SCHOOL ATTENDING, CURRENT GPA, TRANSCRIPT, SAT OR ACT SCORES, 2 LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND ANY ADDITIONAL REASONS LEACO SHOULD INVEST IN YOUR EDUCATION. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2025	$4,000	7	$571
2024	$3,500	6	$583
2023	$2,000	4	$500
2022	$4,000	6	$667
2021	$5,000	8	$625

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