Electric members of McLeod Cooperative Power Association may choose to round up their electric bill to the nearest dollar each month and have that change donated to the MCPA Operation Round Up Trust. The trust donates funds annually to worthwhile charitable organizations that provide services in McLeod, Renville, Carver and Sibley Counties of Minnesota. The trust is a non-profit corporation that is governed by a volunteer board of directors who are listed below:
Board Of Directors
- Virgil Stender – Chairman (Norwood Young America)
- Elizabeth Schwarze - Secretary (Lester Prairie)
- Cheryl Beilke (Hutchinson)
- Curt Burns (Stewart)
- Mike Ruskamp (Hector)
Contributions will generally be made to projects in the following categories:
- Community Service
- Education and youth
- Emergency assistance
- Environment
- Disaster Relief
Contributions are generally not made for:
- Lobbying, political or religious organizations
- Veteran, fraternal, and labor organizations
- Fundraising dinners, raffles, events
- National fund drives
MCPA electric members may contact the Cooperative if they wish to donate to the fund or round up their electric bill each month. Charitable organizations may contact the Cooperative for an application for funds. Funding is usually dispersed each March or April, with applications due to the Co-op office by March 1.