Small change Makes a Big Difference

Operation Round Up donations make a big local impact

What is Operation Round Up?

Since 2006, Central members have opted to round their bill to the next whole dollar to help local nonpro ts, groups and individuals.

HOw can I participate in Operation Round Up? Most members have automatically opted into the program! If you don’t see it on your monthly bill, sign up at mycentral.foundation or call Central’s of ce at 405-372-2884.

How much am I contributing Each month?

Donations are rounded up to the nearest dollar, so no more than 99 cents per month! Each month the donation will vary based on your electric bill. Donations are less than $12 a year.

Who decides who receives the funds?

Central Community Foundation board members, who are also Central members, meet every other month to review and approve grant applications.

How do you apply for a grant? Apply and learn more on the Central Community Foundation website at mycentral.foundation

Want to learn more? Learn more about Operation Round Up and the foundation by scanning the QR code or by visiting mycentral.foundation.

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Central Community Foundation 2022 Breakdown

Operation Round Up funds are distributed through the Central Community Foundation, which has distributed more than a million dollars throughout Central’s service area.

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89,216 given to nonpro ts, groups and individuals in need.

GRANTS DOLLARS raised through Operation Round Up and given to support communities within Central’s seven county service area.

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Making An Impact In Targeted Areas

The foundation provides grants in the following areas:

EDUCATION

COMMUNITY PURPOSE PERSONAL NEEDS DISASTER RELIEF

HEALTH CARE

Health Care - provides aid for ambulance services, hospice programs and other health care needs.

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2022 Grants provided in each category

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EDUCATION - helps fund school programs, projects, equipment and construction.

Community purpose - provides bene ts to an entire community such as playground equipment.

Disaster relief - helps homes or properties destroyed or damaged by natural disasters.

Personal Needs - assists individuals with necessities such as clothing and food.

Fire departments respond to an average of 46,700 home fires each year caused by electrical failure or malfunction.

A cco rding to the National Fire Protection A ssociation (NFPA): Over a recent 4-year period...

More about the Foundation

Grants are due on the 15th of every other month and are approved at the following foundation meeting.

Learn more about the Foundation by scanning the QR code