Members who volunteer to participate in Operation Round Up agree to have their electric bill rounded up each month to the next dollar amount. For example, if your bill this month is $81.75, the bill would automatically be rounded up to $82.00, and the extra 25¢ would be donated to the Foundation. Each member’s donation amounts to an average of $6 per year. Those few cents each month are deposited into a separate account. 100% of the funds are given back to the community.

Only local people and nonprofit organizations that benefit our local communities are eligible to receive funds from the Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation. Priority is given to organizations that provide food, shelter, education, healthcare and public safety services. Examples include safety equipment for law enforcement agencies, life-saving equipment for hospitals, youth programs, shelters for victims of domestic violence, and libraries. Individuals in need may also apply for grants to assist with home repairs due to natural disasters or fire, home weatherization, medical expenses or other specific needs.

Grants are available to people and organizations in Butler, Dallas, Lowndes and Wilcox counties. They do not have to be a Pioneer Electric member to receive funding.

Donations to Operation Round Up are distributed by a group of members appointed by, but operating independently of, Pioneer Electric's board of trustees. Grant payment decisions are solely the responsibility of these independent trustees. The Operation Round Up board meets quarterly to review grant applications and select which grants are funded.

Yes. All contributions to the Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation are tax-deductible.

This charitable foundation community service program is 100% voluntary, and you may elect not to participate. To opt out, call us at 1-800-239-3092 and request to be removed from the program.

We appreciate all contributions to the program because that allows us to make an even greater impact on the community. If you’d like to make an additional contribution, please contact us at 1-800-239-3092.