Webster Electric Foundation
- What is Webster Electric Foundation?
- Where does the money come from?
- What is the money used for?
- How can I help?
- Grant application
- Sign Up for Operation Round Up
What is Webster Electric Foundation?
The Webster Electric Foundation is a not for profit charitable organization set up to provide funding for community-minded projects. It is governed by a Board of Directors and has obtained IRS code section 501 (c) (3) status. All operating expenses of the Foundation are being donated by Webster Electric Cooperative, therefore 100% of funds donated, will be given back to the communities in the form of grants.
Where does the money come from?
The money comes from a variety of sources, but the majority of the funds come from "Operation Round Up." Operation Round Up is a program through Webster Electric Cooperative in which members round-up their utility bill to the nearest dollar each month.
What is the money used for?
The Board of Directors of the Webster Electric Foundation chooses grant recipients quarterly from a pool of applicants. Applicants must be non-profit organizations in WEC's service territory with a detailed project for community betterment.
From March 1999 through April 2004, $377,329 has been donated to the following area groups:
| Boy Scouts |
Hidden Waters Nature Park |
Rotary Club of Marshfield |
| Camp Fire Boys & Girls |
Inman Literacy Council |
Seymour Chamber of Commerce |
| City of Fordland |
Logan Rogersville Fire Department |
So. Webster County Fire Prot. Dist. |
| City of Rogersville Park |
Marshfield Football League |
TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) |
| City of Niangua |
Marshfield Community Housing |
TEACH Victims' Advocacy |
| Conway Volunteer Rescue Unit |
Marshfield Rural Fire Department |
University of Missouri Extension Center |
| Conway Fire Department |
Marshfield Cemetery Fund |
Webster County Library |
| Curtain Call |
Marshfield Activities Center |
Webster County Historical Society |
| Dogwood Trails Girl Scout Council |
Marshfield Community Housing |
Webster County Public Health Dept. |
| Elkland Volunteer Fire Department |
Marshfield Schools Foundation |
Webster County Food Pantry |
| Elkland Lions Club |
Newborns in Need |
Webster County Victims' Assistance Prg. |
| Elkland Community Days |
Niangua Volunteer Fire District |
Webster County Fair Board |
| Fordland Athletic Boosters |
Niangua Friends of the Library |
Webster County Recycling Center |
| Fordland City Park Association |
North Park Adopt-a-Park Committee |
Webster County Rangers |
| Fordland Saddle Club |
OACAC |
Webster County DARE |
| Fordland Senior Citizens |
Ozarks Child Welfare Advisory Cmte. |
Webster County Animal Rescue (WeCARe) |
| Friends of the Secret Garden |
(Rogersville) Reading is Fundamental |
Webster County |
| Greenwood Community Center |
Rogersville Senior Citizen Housing |
(Marshfield) Junior Achievement |
| Help Give Hope |
Rogersville Chamber of Commerce |
(grants thru 2nd quarter 2004) |
How Can I help?
You can help make the Foundation successful by providing "change for change." Your participation in Operation Round Up will cost you an average of 50ยข per month, or $6 per year, and is completely tax deductible.
Because of the broad-based benefit of this program, we assume that all new members will want to be involved. New members will automatically be signed up when you enroll for service. Then, when you figure your bill each month, use the charts provided by the co-op to help you determine the total amount owed.
If you have questions or would like to sign up for Operation Round Up, please call member service at 859-2216 or email Bobbi Ragsdale.
How does my group apply for a grant?
To request a grant application for your local non-profit organization, just ask a Webster Electric member service representative. Funds are granted by the Foundation Board of Directors at their quarterly meeting.
Download a printable application below, contact our office by telephone at 417-859-2216, or stop by and one of our represenatives will be happy to assist you.
Webster Electric Foundation Grant Application Adobe PDF (84 Kb)