Operation Round Up®

For less than $1 per month, you can make a difference in your community.

“Small change that changes lives” is the foundation on which the Operation Round Up® program was built. Members who agree to participate allow Union Power Cooperative to “round up” their monthly electric bill to the next highest dollar. For example, a bill of $95.75 would be rounded up to $96.00, with the additional $0.25 going to the Operation Round Up® fund.

All Operation Round Up® funds are held in trust and distributed through the Union Power Charitable Foundation (UPCF) and stay right here in our local communities. Guidelines for awarding this money address needs such as social/community services, medical/police/fire and rescue, education and youth, child and family services, and transportation services.

How much can I expect to contribute each year?

The amount “rounded up” on each participating member’s bill averages out to only $6 per year. The maximum amount anyone will contribute is $11.88 in a year (99¢ × 12 months). The monthly billing statement shows how much is being donated each month, along with a year-end statement. The amount contributed to the Union Power Charitable Foundation through Operation Round Up® is tax-deductible as tax laws permit.

Operation Round Up® funds are placed with the Union Power Charitable Foundation (UPCF), which is governed by a volunteer board of directors that reviews grant requests. The UPCF Board meets four times a year.
 

Member Participation

Operation Round Up® is an opt-in program and is completely voluntary. Members can opt-in to participate by simply contacting our customer service department at 704-289-3145, or through our member portal on our website or our app.