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Your small change can make a BIG difference!

SCEC Serves, Inc.

SCEC Serves, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that administers the funds from St. Croix Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up program. The SCEC Serves, Inc. Board of Directors meets quarterly in March, June, September and December.

 

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Your small change can make a BIG Difference! 

 This philanthropic program supports local not-for-profit entities and others in need in our community. Operation Round Up works by rounding up members' bills to the nearest dollar amount each month. For example, if your energy bill is $83.75, it will automatically be rounded up to $84, with the additional 25 cents going to fund those in need through the Operation Round Up fund.   

In 2023, SCEC Serves, Inc. awarded 22 Operation Round Up Grants totaling $41,250. 

Applying for a grant


Organizations that wish to apply for a SCEC Serves, Inc. grant are invited to submit an application (pdf) and email to grants@scecnet.net, or fill out the online application form.  

Applications are reviewed quarterly by the SCEC Serves, Inc. board of directors. First quarter 2025 applications must be submitted by Monday, March 3, 2025.

  • First quarter 2025 application deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025
  • Second quarter 2025 application deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025
  • Third quarter 2025 application deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
  • Fourth quarter 2025 application deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025

Looking for the final grant report form?  Download this document.

Who can apply?

Applicants may apply for and be awarded grant amounts up to:

  • Individuals - $3,000
  • Family Units - $5,000
  • Organizations - $10,000 (please note: you do not need to be a 501c3 organization to apply) Organizations should benefit individuals and families within the communities served by St. Croix Electric Cooperative. 

Grant awards will not exceed the above amounts annually for any one individual, family unit or organization.

Contributions will generally not be made for lobbying, political and religious organizations.

Questions? Contact Amy at 715-796-5613, or by using the Contact Us button below.

SCEC Serves Board of Directors 2024

SCEC Serves Board of Directors:

  • District 1: Kyle Kopczyk (President)
  • District 2: Michelle Jensen
  • District 3: Susan Davis (Secretary/Treasurer)
  • District 4: Laura Thompson
  • District 5: Tania Krager
  • District 6: Christine Mason
  • District 7: Mike Stevens (Vice President)
  • District 8: Carla Greiber
  • District 9: Cale Dahm
  • SCEC Staff Rep: Amy Weber
  • SCEC Board Rep: Al Wilkie
  • SCEC Board Rep: Larry Hall

 

Operation Round Up Grant Application

Applicant Information
Please fill out the following information for the primary contact for this grant application.
Classification
If organization is non-profit, are you a 501c3? (if no, you may still apply)
Mailing Information
Does your check need to be made out to another organization or sent to a different address than listed above? If yes, please fill out the information in this section. If no, please skip to the Project Description section.
Project Description
Applicants may apply for and be awarded grant amounts up to:
  • Individuals - $3,000
  • Family Units - $5,000
  • Organizations - $10,000
Grant awards will not exceed the above amounts annually for any one individual, family unit or organization.

Contributions will generally not be made for lobbying, political and religious organizations.
Type of Request
Have you requested funds from any other sources?
Organizations Only - Required Attachments
Please attach a copy of the following documents to your application:
  1. IRS Tax Determination Letter
  2. Organizational Budget (current fiscal year)
  3. Copy of Tax Form 990
If you have any issues attaching documentation, please contact us at grants@scecnet.net.
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Personal Applicants Only - Required Attachments
Please include a copy of the following document with your application:
  • Copy of the project estimate
If you have any issues attaching documentation, please contact us at grants@scecnet.net.
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