Operation Round Up

Operation Round Up is an effort of Logan County Electric Cooperative's members whose monthly donations are used to benefit organizations serving our local community.

Based on the current members participation, donations are approximately $2,000/Mo & $24,000/Yr. Our hope is each member participates, because the more members who donate, the more grants can be given to the community.

All questions can be directed to Ashley Oakley, staff liaison to Operation Round-Up, 937-651-6987 or aoakley@logancounty.coop

Online Application

$ 275800 +

Total Awarded in Grants

$0. 50

Average Contribution per Bill

3000 +

Members Contribute

FAQ

Members round up their monthly electric bill to the next dollar. The extra charge, averaging about $0.50 a month, is accumulated and then put to work by the Operation Round Up board, helping organizations and individuals right here in Logan County.

Here is how it works: Say a member's monthly bill comes to $124.66. The co-op rounds it up to $125.00. The extra $0.34 goes directly to the Operation Round Up Fund.

Each month, your bill will show the amount you donated to Operation Round Up and your bill will show an even dollar amount. We hope every Logan County Cooperative member will participate in Operation Round Up. When more members contribute, more help can be given.

You are automatically a part of Operation Round Up unless you let us know otherwise. If for any reason you choose not to participate, simply let us know. You may opt out of or into the program at any time by simply calling us at (937) 592-4781.

Purpose

The Logan County Community Connection Fund consists of voluntary Operation Round Up® (ORU) contributions from members of the Logan County Electric Cooperative on their electric bill. Operation Round Up® grants are awarded to organizations functioning within the Logan County Electric Cooperative service area, for projects that focus on:

Community Service which assists in meeting basic human needs
Education and Youth
Disaster Relief
Public Safety
Fire and Rescue

Grant availability is promoted to area communities and organizations. The OPRU Board reviews and distributes funds quarterly on the first Monday in March, June, September and December.

Application deadline is the second Friday of the month preceding each quarterly board meeting.

Eligibility

There needs to be a clear need for the project (aligned with the purposes of the ORU program)
The project effectively addresses an established need, with clear outcomes specified and how the success of the project will be measured
The organization has (or will have) adequate personnel and administrative support to facilitate the project
The president, administrative officer and/or board of directors for the official organization must provide a signature of endorsement for each specific project application
The organization is legally established with the IRS as a 501(a), 501(c), government entity, school, or non-profit foundation.
Applicant or organizational representative must be available to attend an interview at the quarterly OPRU board meeting.
If an organization has received funding for a project within the previous 12 months, a report regarding the prior project needs to accompany the new application.

Evaluation Factors

The following factors will be considered in the evaluation of all funding requests:

Preference is given to those organizations who primarily serve Logan County citizens
Potential benefit to area residents and the entire community
Level of community support for the program, project or the organization requesting the funds
Administrative capability of the organization to deliver a quality service or program
Results are achievable and can be evaluated

It is the responsibility of ORU board to evaluate funding requests and allocate contributions accomplish the purposes and intent of these guidelines.

Application Requirements

Complete the online form.
Attach
1. Your organization’s most current financial statement, as well as the financial statement for the previous year. If a financial statement is not available, attach a statement detailing revenue, sources of revenue, program expenditures, administrative expenses and cash/assets on hand.
2. Your organization's by-laws.
3. An IRS tax-exempt letter, if applicable.
4. Provide a detailed project budget demonstrating:
  - How grant funds will be spent on this project or program
  - Sources and uses of existing program funds

FAQ

How did ORU get started?

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How much money is raised by members for ORU?

What if I don't want my bill rounded up to the next whole dollar?