Operation Round-Up: Helping our members help others

Through the Operation Round-Up Program, the NineStar Community Trust accumulates and distributes charitable funds to groups and organizations within our electric, communications, and water/wastewater service areas. The source of these funds is NineStar’s members who generously volunteer for their bills to be rounded up to the next highest dollar amount so they can donate the difference. Donations are accumulated by the co-op and transferred to NineStar Community Trust. Any group, organization, or charity with a primary mission that benefits a significant portion of NineStar’s membership is eligible for funds. The maximum amount available is $10,000 per annual request.

To apply:

• Download an Operation Round-Up application here, pick one up at either of the NineStar campuses, or contact us at 317-323-3087 and we will mail one to your organization.
• Mail the completed application to NineStar Connect, Attn: Operation Round-Up, 2243 East Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140.
• Questions? Email us at OperationRoundUp@NineStarConnect.com or call at 317-323-3087.
• Applications will be reviewed by a 15- member Board of Trustees, which meets at least quarterly. This year’s application deadlines are January 5, April 5, July 5 and October 4, 2024. Applications must arrive (by in person, mail or email) at the NineStar office by 5pm on the date specified to be considered for funding at the next meeting date.
• Applicants will be notified of the Board’s decision within 30 days following Board action on each application.   The 2024 meeting dates are February 1, May 2, August 1 and November 14.   
• A note: Requests for political contributions or utility bill payments are not considered.

The list of 2023 Operation Round-Up Recipients includes:

• Blue Angel Connect
• Boy Scouts of America, Troop 293, Lions Club
• Camp Invention, JB Stephens Elementary
• Camp Invention, Mt. Comfort Elementary
• Crossroads of America Council
• Glen Cove Heritage Foundation
• Greenfield Central School Foundation
• GYBA Booster Club
• Hancock4Kids, Inc.
• Hancock County Food Pantry
• Hancock County, Friends of CASA, Inc.
• Hope Center Indy Food Pantry
• Hope House
• Indiana Women in Need (IWIN)
• Markleville Park Board
• McCordsville United Methodist Church Food Pantry
• Meals on Wheels of Hancock County
• Middletown, Fall Creek Township “Honey Creek Trail”
• More than Conquerors
• Morristown Community Development Partnership
• Mt. Vernon Community Service Club
• New Palestine High School Robotics Team
• New Palestine Intermediate Robotics Team
• Shelter from the Storm, Inc.