Operation Round Up is an ongoing charitable fundraising program to benefit worthwhile community projects. TCEC members who round up their electric bill to an even dollar amount donate those funds. Many rural electric cooperatives across the country have implemented the program which was originated by Palmetto Electric Cooperative in South Carolina.

One of the cooperative principles is Concern for Community. We feel a strong responsibility to the people in our service territory that goes beyond simply providing reliable, affordable power.

One of the most rewarding aspects of Operation Round Up® is that it is an extension of the concept of neighbor helping neighbor that built our electric cooperative. Just as our forefathers joined together to build their own electric systems when private power companies refused to serve rural areas, Operation Round Up® helps co-op members reach out to worthy causes in their communities and work together to help others.

When the program launched in January 2021, TCEC members were automatically opted-in. Automatic opt-in Operation Round Up programs are more successful with an approximately 80% retention rate. This approach saved marketing dollars over time as well and helped give more back to the communities we serve. 

If you have multiple accounts, all of them will be rounded up unless you let us know otherwise. You can opt to have only one account participate or even opt-out completely.

We realize that not everyone is willing or able to participate in the program. You may opt out of the voluntary program. However, if you do not notify us of your decision to opt out, then you will automatically be in the program. You may opt-out at any time in the future if your situation changes or you may opt-back in, as well.

Anyone can withdraw from Operation Round Up® at any time by contacting the TCEC office. Members may receive a refund for up to one year’s contributions.

The TCEC Foundation mission states that funds will be disbursed to community-based organizations for charitable purposes, educational purposes, or emergency services in TCEC’s service area. Disbursements may be made to nonprofit, community-based organizations, fire departments and other emergency services, and schools. Funds shall not be used to pay utility bills or go toward political campaigns.

A list of the funds given out will be featured periodically in the member newsletter and there will be an annual report for the fund. Until the funds are distributed, they will be placed in a fund with the TCEC Foundation.

Since January 2021, the Operation Round Up program has donated $135,380 to 79 local projects.

Updated October 2022.

October 2022

The TCEC Foundation Board of Directors met on October 12 and approved $16,430 for these 10 local organizations that applied for funds in the 3rd quarter of 2022.

• $500 to Ervin and Kathy Brune for donated Christmas meals
• $2,500 to Dunaway Manor to update appliances
• $430 to Goodwell Elementary PE Program to purchase scooters
• $3,500 to Texas County Sherriff's Office for Cops for Kids
• $1,000 to Guymon High School to purchase yearbook cameras
• $3,000 to Hooker 3rd-4th grade robotics program to purchase supplies
• $1,300 to Cimarron Heritage Center to purchase a computer monitor
• $1,000 to Beaver School Mentoring for 1st-6th grade mentoring
• $1,200 to Panhandle Services for Children for promotional products
• $2,000 to Wheeless-Mexhoma Firefighter's Association for hand tools

July 2022

The TCEC Foundation Board of Directors met on July 13 and approved $22,900 for these 17 local organizations that applied for funds in the 2nd quarter of 2022. 

• $800 to Elkhart Senior Citizen Center to purchase an AED
• $800 to Hardesty Public Schools for school supplies
• $1,000 to Elkhart High School STUCO Mental Health Day & USD 218 MAD 
• $2,000 to Beaver Volunteer Fire Department for pump replacement and repairs
• $1,800 to Texas County Extension Services/4-H for concession stand updates
• $1,500 to Straight Elementary School for AR reading program and new fountain 
• $1,800 to Cimarron Heritage Center of Boise City for digital microfilm reader
• $1,800 to Hardesty FFA for shop supplies
• $2,000 to Guymon Loaves & Fishes for ongoing mission
• $2,000 to Hooker Fights Hunger Inc for summer food programs
• $500 to Boise City Rotary Peewee Baseball for Scoreboard Controller
• $1,000 to Beaver Public School Library for makerspace activities/library rewards
• $1,000 to DIY 4-H Club of Elkhart for Citizenship & Livestock Projects
• $2,000 to Guymon Fire Department for portable radios
• $800 to Soutar Memorial Library of Boise City for Lego education
• $800 to Boise City High School Robotics Team for robotics club
• $1,300 to Turpin ELA Program for Educational Experience

April 2022

The independent TCEC Foundation Board of Directors met on April 13 and disbursed $16,350 to seven local organizations that applied for funds in the first quarter of 2022. The board also elected to donate an extra $10,000 to fire departments in Beaver County due to the grass fire in early April that burned over 20,000 acres.

• $3,000 to Hooker meal delivery for an upright freezer and Supplies
• $2,650 to Elkhart Lions Club to recondition and maintain the Scout Hut
• $1,500 to the Texhoma Ministry Alliance for the food pantry
• $2,700 to Seven Days of Broadway summer camps at OPSU in Goodwell
• $1,000 to Sublime Sanctuary for construction and shelter near Goodwell
• $4,500 to the Forgan Fire Department for wildland gear and/or pump
• $1,000 to the Liberal Desk and Derrick Club for programs in Oklahoma Panhandle Schools
• $1,059 to the Balko Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire
• $1,706 to the Beaver Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire
• $1,471 to the Elmwood Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire
• $1,000 to the  Forgan Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire
• $1,764 to the Gate Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire
• $1,647 to the Slapout Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire
• $1,353 to the Turpin Fire Department for Beaver County grass fire

January 2022

The independent TCEC Foundation Board of Directors met on January 12 and disbursed $23,300 to 12 local organizations that applied for funds in the fourth quarter of 2021. The organizations and programs funded are listed below.

• $1,800 to Goodwell HillToppers to replace the carpet in their facility
• $1,250 to the Hardesty Fire Department for automated defibrillators
• $2,000 to Crossroads for their mentoring program
• $3,000 to Cimarron County Food Pantry to replace deep freeze and refrigerator
• $1,800 to Turpin Senior Citizens to repair floors
• $2,800 to the Boise City Volunteer Firefighters for equipment upgrades
• $1,000 to Cimarron County EMS to upgrade EMS office/storage
• $500 to the Hooker Animal Shelter for facility renovations
• $3,150 to the Balko Fire Department for a new set of FireFlex bunker gear
• $2,000 to Guymon Public Schools for their “Full STEAM Ahead!” robotics kit
• $1,500 to Learn and Play for new equipment
• $2,500 to Goodwell Public Schools for greenhouse supplies

October 2021

The TCEC Foundation is pleased to announce the donations to the following programs as approved at the October 2021 board meeting. 

• $1,500 to Hooker Fights Hunger for the Hooker food pantry 
• $3,000 to Artist Incubation to support the Fall Youth Art Camp 
• $1,600 to Hands for Hope for freezer and bags 
• $2,100 to Elkhart Senior Citizens Dances 
• $2,200 to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains for a camping trailer 
• $2,500 to Guymon Rotary Club for the third-grade dictionaries project 
• $2,100 to Morton County Library for outdoor renovations 

July 2021

The TCEC Foundation approved donations to the following programs at its July board meeting.

• $2,500 to the Guymon Firefighters Club Stop the Bleed program
• $500 to the Beaver County Pioneer Library reading program
• $1,400 to the Texas County Stock Show cattle scales project
• $2,500 to the Beaver FFA Greenhouse project
• $2,500 to the Dr. W.F. & Mada Dunaway Manor of Guymon new chiller project
• $1,000 to the Texas County Oklahoma Home and Education Group tote bags for foster kids project
• $2,100 to the No Man’s Land Museum windows replacement
• $1,000 to the Tyrone Senior Citizens meal program
• $1,000 to the Texhoma Rotary Club baseball field renovations

April 2021 

The TCEC Foundation approved donations to the following programs at its April 2021 board meeting.

• $500 to the Beaver Duster Mentoring Program
• $2,500 to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• $1,000 to the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains
• $1,400 to the Guymon Lions Club
• $1,000 to the Hands for Hope Food Pantry
• $2,500 to the Hardesty Fire Department
• $1,000 to the Hooker Fights Hunger Food Pantry
• $1,000 to the Hooker Senior Citizens
• $1,000 to the Oaks of Mamre
• $2,000 to the Boy Scouts of America
• $1,000 to the Boy Scouts Troop 163
• $1,000 to the Boy Scouts Troop 3163
• $1,000 to the Boy Scouts Troop 4163

The TCEC Foundation is a nonprofit organization operated for charitable purposes and funded by the Operation Round Up® program. Please consult the IRS or your tax professional to determine if your donation is deductible.

The member's December billing will include that month's contribution and their total contributions for the year.

This nine-person volunteer board of directors from the TCEC service area reviews the applications and determines the disbursement of funds. Separate from the TCEC board of trustees, this non-paid board evaluates applications made to the program and makes recommendations for issuing of funds. The board operates according to the TCEC Foundation Bylaws.

If your organization has received funding in the past and needs to submit a report of funds used, click here to complete the online reporting form.

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Each month, an Operation Round Up recipient is chosen to be featured on our website and social media. View the feature articles and videos below!