Small Change makes a big difference
Operation Round Up
By itself, your spare change doesn’t make much of a difference. However, when you combine it with thousands of other Tipmont members, it can change our communities for the better. That’s the power of Operation Round Up through Tipmont.
Since 1999, we have made over 650 grants totaling over $1.2 million dollars!
Rounding Up
How It Works
When you choose to sign up for Operation Round Up, your electric bill is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar each month.
For example, a bill of $74.25 would become $75. The $0.75 difference is placed into the Operation Round Up trust fund. The average total contribution each year is about $6 and is tax-deductible.
It seems pretty small, but what a difference all the contributions add up to!
Investing in the Community
Where Does The Money Go?
The Operation Round Up program provides financial aid to fund special projects of community and service organizations within the Tipmont service area.
Operation Round Up funds are commonly used for:
- Community service projects
- Economic development
- Food banks
- Health and rescue organizations
- Educational projects
- Youth programs
Apply For a Grant!
Applications are now being accepted for the next grant cycle.
Selection process
How The Money Is Distributed
The donations to Tipmont’s Operation Round Up trust fund are distributed by a board of volunteer Tipmont members. The board meets on a regular basis to review the grant applications and select which grants are funded.
Grant Cycles
Applying For a Grant
Grants are awarded quarterly according to the schedule below.
Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and provide signed documentation as evidence with the submission of the application.
- First Grant Cycle
Deadline for Application is the 1st Monday in January.
Board Action occurs on the 3rd Monday in January.
- Second Grant Cycle
Deadline for Application is the 1st Monday in April.
Board Action occurs on the 3rd Monday in April.
- Third Grant Cycle
Deadline for Application is the 1st Monday in July.
Board Action occurs on the 3rd Monday in July.
- Fourth Grant Cycle
Deadline for Application is the 1st Monday in October.
Board Action occurs on the 3rd Monday in October.
Apply For a Grant!
Applications are now being accepted for the next grant cycle.
Grant Recipients
Operation Round Up Grant History
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Date | Organization | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 658 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 1999 | Linden-Madison Twp. Historical Society | Railroad tracks to display train cars | 1,500.00 |
| 659 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 1999 | Montgomery County Sheriff's Department | Drug Detection Dog | 1,000.00 |
| 660 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | July 1999 | Caregiver Companion | Part time assistant to coordinate workers | 5,000.00 |
| 661 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | July 1999 | Fountain County Sheriff's Department | Drug detection and tracking dog | 3,000.00 |
| 662 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | July 1999 | Romney Harvest Festival | Portable community stage & dance area | 2,500.00 |
| 663 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 1999 | Animal Welfare League of Montgomery Co. | New well for new animal shelter | 4,260.00 |
| 664 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 1999 | Crisis Pregnancy Assistance | Baby needs & parent education | 3,000.00 |
| 665 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 1999 | Lafayette Urban Ministry, Inc. | Christmas gifts & food for needy | 5,000.00 |
| 666 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | January 2000 | Food Finders Food Bank | Security system for refrigeration units | 4,970.00 |
| 667 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | January 2000 | Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette | Additional office space for construction | 3,217.00 |
| 668 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | CHAPS | Therapeutic horseback riding - handicap | 2,735.00 |
| 669 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | Clarks Hill Volunteer Fire Department | New Bunker gear for firefighter safety | 4,800.00 |
| 670 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | Madison Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. - Mulberry | New portable radios for communication | 1,600.00 |
| 671 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society | Sidewalks & handicap ramps for access | 1,500.00 |
| 672 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | New Richmond Park Board | Playground equipment for area children | 1,000.00 |
| 673 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | Randolph Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. - Romney | New turnout gear for firefighter safety | 4,825.00 |
| 674 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | April 2000 | Tippecanoe County 4-H Exhibit Association | Dog obedience training equipment | 2,000.00 |
| 675 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | July 2000 | Fountain Co. 4-H Fairgrounds | Handicap accessible walk & ramps | 3,500.00 |
| 676 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | July 2000 | Mintonye Elementary School PTO | New playground equipment | 3,000.00 |
| 677 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | July 2000 | Women's Resource Center | Client needs & program material | 2,000.00 |
| 678 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 2000 | Fountain/Warren Police Lodge | Shop-with-a-cop program - Christmas | 3,000.00 |
| 679 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 2000 | Friends of Columbian Park Zoo | Environmental/edZoocation | 1,000.00 |
| 680 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 2000 | Hillsboro Police Department | New computer system | 2,500.00 |
| 681 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 2000 | Madison Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. - Linden | Breathing apparatus for firefighters | 5,000.00 |
| 682 | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | rford@tipmont.org | 12/20/2024 06:55 PM | October 2000 | Mellott Flagtown Field of Dreams Park | Tractor for mowing park grounds | 2,000.00 |
| Date | Organization | Project | Amount |
