Operation RoundUp

How Operation RoundUp Works

Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative members have participated in the Operation RoundUp® program since September 1998. Cooperative members allow their electric bills to be rounded up to the next dollar each month with the odd cents going to help fund community projects and charities. Our member-owners have responded with open minds and hearts to the Operation RoundUp® program.

The Operation RoundUp® funds are controlled through the Lyon-Lincoln Electric Trust, Inc., a nonprofit corporation governed by a nine-person Board of Trustees that is selected from the cooperative’s member-owners. The trustees meet quarterly to review and approve qualifying grant applications.

The generosity and community spirit of Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative member-owners rounding up their bill each month makes this program work. For an average of 50 cents a month, or $6.00 a year, participants are part of a very large community-wide program.

On behalf of the Operation RoundUp Board and the numerous grant recipients, thank you to the membership for their continued support of this program.

Total Distribution of ORU Grants Since 2000