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The Operation Roundup® program has helped thousands of people and organizations in need all across the nation and now it is helping members in our communities!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Operation Roundup®?
A program that automatically rounds up a members bill to the nearest dollar. For example, a bill for $17.89 would round up to $18.00 and the .11 would go to Operation Roundup® (MEA's Charitable Foundation), who then distributes the money back into "our communities." 

When does it automatically start for everyone?
Operation Roundup® starts in August, 2011 for all MEA members. At the 2011 Annual Meeting and Election MEA members voted by a 2-1 majority via mail and in-person voting to establish a round up program to permit our members to automatically round up their bills to the nearest dollar.

What if I choose not to participate?
To opt-out, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call customer service at (907) 761-9300 or visit us in person at any one of our three district offices.

Who decides where donated funds are distributed?
There is a Charitable Foundation Board of Directors that consists of outstanding members of our communities. This board will meet once a month to review applications.

How do I know how much of my bill is going to Operation Roundup®?
Your monthly billing statement will have a line listing Operation Roundup® and the amount that rounds up your bill to the next dollar.

How much money will be raised each year?  
Based  on an average of .25 cents per month from participating MEA members, about $168,000 could be raised annually.

How do I or my organization apply for a grant?
To apply for a grant please download the appropriate application below and submit the completed application via the instructions on the last page of the application. 

Individual/Family Application

Organization/Agency Application

I’d like to give more than a dollar each month, can I?
Absolutely! You can designate any additional amount you would like to donate using the form to the right.

Are my donations tax deductible?
While MEA can’t offer tax advice, your donations can generally be considered tax deductible, charitable contributions.

The best part about this program is that all funds go directly to our members in each district!

If you would like to give an additional one time or monthly donation please fill in the following form.   First Name   Last Name   Phone Number   Email Address   MEA Account # (Located on Bill)   Service Address   City   State------------------------------Alaska   Zipcode   Additional monthly donation amount (optional)   Apply this additional amount to all accounts, or just your main account? All accounts Just my main account   Additional one-time donation amount (optional)   Additional Information   Spam verification: Type only the letters in bold black.