OPERATION ROUND UP
Operation Round-Up is an organization through BENCO Electric Cooperative where members’ utility bills are rounded up to the nearest dollar. The “rounded up” amount is added to the BENCO Electric Cooperative Trust that is then allocated to non-profit organizations throughout the year. The non-profit organizations receiving grants are organizations that impact people within the BENCO service territory.
Since the program’s inception in 2002, Operation Round Up has donated over $526,000 to organizations benefitting our region. To date, 47% of BENCO’s membership contribute to Operation Round Up. On average, participating members donate $5.78 annually. Operation Round Up is governed by a nine-person Trust Board and distributes funds semi-annually.
Members who wish to opt-in or opt-out of Operation Round Up should call 507-387-7963 or email contactBENCO@BENCO.org and a Member Service Representative will assist you. New BENCO members are automatically enrolled.
Do you know of a worthy non-profit organization that benefits the members of BENCO Electric Cooperative? If so, please encourage that organization to apply by completing the electronic application below.
